Photography Chat and Questions Thread

[.Simon]

Will need to take a look at Ta;k Photography, never heard of it before!

 

[Niall]

Will need to take a look at Ta;k Photography, never heard of it before!

It’s a good forum, the Classifieds section on there is brilliant, in fact most of my gear I have now was bought from the Classifieds on there.

The forum sections themselves are good although there are some on there that can have conflicting tastes so you have to take comments with a pinch of salt sometimes.

 

[v15ben]

I like Talk Photography for getting ideas and learning how to do different techniques as well.
There are some really amazing photographers of all different types on there.
Classifieds are great too and like Niall, I've had quite a lot of equipment from there over the years!

 

[Dan...]

A quick one for the Lens gurus, since getting my Tamron 70-300mm I find my self not wanting to use my kit lens as much because the images are just not as crisp, not even close. This is okay some of the time but when I want to shoot for at example a car show like FCS, CSS etc the 70-300 isn't exactly ideal.

What lens would you buy that would give me the nice crisp, sharpe images I am after but without being too 'zoomed in' (sorry I didn't know how to word it any better)

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

A quick one for the Lens gurus, since getting my Tamron 70-300mm I find my self not wanting to use my kit lens as much because the images are just not as crisp, not even close. This is okay some of the time but when I want to shoot for at example a car show like FCS, CSS etc the 70-300 isn't exactly ideal.

What lens would you buy that would give me the nice crisp, sharpe images I am after but without being too 'zoomed in' (sorry I didn't know how to word it any better)

Post up some examples.. it's probably user error :rasp:

What's your budget ?

30mm Sigma f/1.4 - ~£300 ... or (and I wouldn't TBH) 50mm Canon f/1.8 ~£90. Or a 10-20 Sigma but keep it over f/8.

 

[Šįk]

Canon 50mm f/1.8 Is a great lens for this, I used mine LOADS for this kinda stuff. I have one lying about too which isn't any use to me anymore (sold the rest of my gear).

This was taken with the 50mm and a 1000d body.

Untitled by Piers Hodgson, on Flickr

Check out my Flickr (page 3 onwards) as I have LOADS of pics with this lens to see image quality.

msg me if your interested

 

[welshname]

Nifty 50. I just don't use the kit lense if I can help it now

 

[Brazo]

A quick one for the Lens gurus, since getting my Tamron 70-300mm I find my self not wanting to use my kit lens as much because the images are just not as crisp, not even close. This is okay some of the time but when I want to shoot for at example a car show like FCS, CSS etc the 70-300 isn't exactly ideal.

What lens would you buy that would give me the nice crisp, sharpe images I am after but without being too 'zoomed in' (sorry I didn't know how to word it any better)

Tamron 17-50 2.8

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Tamron 17-50 2.8

If buying second hand, be wary of sticky aperture blades.
Mines stuck, luckily at 2.8 so I can still use it for night shots.
£100 to repair.

 

[Matt_90]

as above try and find a 35mm or a 50mm, I would try and find a 35mm over a 50mm if you are using it on a crop sensor. I assume you are shooting canon?

 

[Dan...]

as above try and find a 35mm or a 50mm, I would try and find a 35mm over a 50mm if you are using it on a crop sensor. I assume you are shooting canon?

No, Nikon (D3000) ...I should have probably mentioned that first - Whhops!

 

[Niall]

Get a Nikon AF-S 35mm F1.8G, fantastic lens for the money, I had one on my Nikon crop body a good while ago. You can pick them up for £100 second hand or around £130-150 new.

 

[Tonys]

No, Nikon (D3000) ...I should have probably mentioned that first - Whhops!

Still the same as what's been mentioned.

35 or 50mm prime.
The Tamron 17-50
Or if your budget is big then the Nikon 17-55mm, fantastic lens.
Or for a more of an all rounder the 18-200mm is pretty good.

 

[Luke.]

Any of you lads and ladies interested in a Canon 1.4x Extender iii??

 

[Niall]

On the topic of teleconverters, I just bought a Canon 2x II Teleconverter on TP; I put a wanted thread up and got a response 10 minutes later, winner!

 

[Brazo]

I've just bought a 1.4!

 

[Luke.]

Do you want another? literally not even used it.. I bought it brand new and I have no use for it..

 

[Lal B3N]

Been offered this for £180 - Good deal or better out there? Will all be in mint condition.

Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera
Nikon DX 18-55mm Lense
Nikon DX 55 - 200mm Lense
Camera Bag
Tripod
Few other bits and pieces
TheEvilGiraffe

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Why am I included in the sale ?

 

[Lal B3N]

Why am I included in the sale ?

lol I meant to tag you at the top after the good deal bit or not.

Although everything has a price right?

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

It seems like an OK deal - i have no idea where a 3000 sits in the Nikon line up .. I think it's a base level thing ?

Either way - £50 a lense, £20 tripod and bag and you've got a bargain IMO.

 

[Niall]

I have these for sale, Canon 430EX Speedlite, and the ST-E2 Transmitter, both in good condition. Inc. original boxes/paperwork, soft pouches, flash foot and flash diffuser.

£105 for the 430EX
£50 for the ST-E2

Canon 430EX and Canon ST-E2 for sale by Niall97, on Flickr

Canon 430EX for sale by Niall97, on Flickr

Canon ST-E2 for sale by Niall97, on Flickr

 

[Luke.]

Anybody interested in a mint Canon 100-400mm F4 L IS USM..

 

[Yanoo]

Will be there photography competition again? When?

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Anybody interested in a mint Canon 100-400mm F4 L IS USM..

How much

 

[ukaskew]

Amazing vid showing where we're at with high ISO, watch till the end...

http://vimeo.com/99893160

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Will be there photography competition again? When?

jenic ?

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

If there is, the theme I suggested when I won was black and white.
Easy theme to get things going again as the last few months the entries have been pretty low.

 

[Mr Burns]

Here's a question...

I've sold my DSLR and I'm now using a Canon SX50 bridge camera. I want to use the 1080p HD recording mode to make a BMX video, and I want to purchase a fisheye or wide angle lens adaptor.

Will all DSLR adaptors on eBay fit or will I need a specific type for my camera?

 

[Niall]

Having a bit of a clear out and I still had these left over from my old Nikon gear, so these are up for grabs.

B+W 52mm 10-Stop ND filter - £20 inc. P&P (Good condition, great for long exposures, fits Nikon kit lens/any other 52mm thread)

52mm B+W 10 Stop ND Filter - For Sale by Niall97, on Flickr

Tiffen 52mm 0.9 ND filter - £10 inc. P&P (The filter itself is in good condition, the box is a little worse for wear. As per the other filter, will fit Nikon kit lens/any 52mm thread)

52mm Tiffen 0.9 ND Filter - For Sale by Niall97, on Flickr


Unbranded 52mm CPL Filter - £3.50 inc. P&P (on it’s own) or free with one/both of the other two. (Good condition, no case supplied when new, great for automotive photography)

Unbranded 52mm CPL Filter - For Sale by Niall97, on Flickr

 

[Niall]

Both ND filters sold on TP.

The CPL is still up for grabs.

 

[Niall]

I have my Canon 2x Extender II for sale. Good condition, missing it’s original box (bought from previous owner this way), but comes with the soft pouch.

Looking for £160 including RMSD.

Canon 2x Extender II - For Sale by Niall97, on Flickr

 

[Niall]

I also have my primes up for sale. Both great lenses and in good condition.

Sigma 50mm F1.4:

Good condition, all the original packaging inc. the soft pouch, box, hood etc. I am the original owner, only bought it new last year. Focus is perfect straight out of the box on my 5D Mark II.

Looking for £225 inc RMSD, no movement as it’s in excellent condition, only a year old.

Sigma 50mm F1.4 - For Sale by Niall97, on Flickr

Sigma 50mm F1.4 - For Sale by Niall97, on Flickr

Sigma 50mm F1.4 - For Sale by Niall97, on Flickr

Canon 85mm F1.8:

Good condition, has the original packaging, sharp and very pleasing results. Certainly a bargain lens for the price.

Looking for £225 inc. RMSD

Canon 85mm F1.8 - For Sale by Niall97, on Flickr

Canon 85mm F1.8 - For Sale by Niall97, on Flickr

Canon 85mm F1.8 - For Sale by Niall97, on Flickr




Cheers.

 

[Niall]

Sigma 50mm F1.4 is sold.

 

[Dunx90]

Im looking to sell my Nikon D90 (body only) for £300posted.

less than 5kshutter count mint condition. Pm me for info

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

How come you are selling your primes Niall? After something else?

 

[v15ben]

I was wondering the same, seems like a lot of lenses going up for sale.
Something new and exciting in the pipeline?

 

[Niall]

I'm getting the ludicrously expensive 50mm F1.2L, I couldn't resist any longer after trying one out in Jessops Aaron.. v15ben

 

[Niall]

Should also have mentioned, the 2x Extender is sold.

 

[Brazo]

I saw your wanted thread on TP Nial!

Looks like 1.4 just ain't cutting it anymore!!!