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gaeger
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 Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:08 am Post subject: Nikon's lowliest kit lens on the coast of Tanzania |
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gaeger wrote:
I took a couple of manual focus lenses, but also a D5100 and the kit 18-55mm to Tanzania last spring, and it did great -- it even survived being splashed with saltwater when a dry bag failed while bringing a kayak in through the surf.
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JJB
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Location: USA
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JJB wrote:
Beautiful image - it has a nice vintage feel!
I have that kit lens and it has always made very capable images for me.
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Konica Hexanon: 28/3.5, 50/1.7 (EE), 55/3.5 macro, 135/3.2 28-135/4-4.5, 80-200/4
Mamiya Sekor SX 28/2.8, 50/2, 55/1.4, 135/2.8
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Olympus Zuiko: 28/3.5, 50/1.8, 85/2
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AstroZon
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Location: Colorado Springs
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AstroZon wrote:
Great photo with excellent DOF! I too sometimes prefer AF lenses.
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MartinCrabtree
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MartinCrabtree wrote:
Very nice photo.
I was going to sell mine. That was before I used it. Even as cheapo as it looks and feels it's a very capable carry around. Too bad it's a DX I'd love to use it on my F5. |
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philslizzy
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Location: Cheshire, England
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philslizzy wrote:
Not the lowliest kit lens but the latest in lens technology. Much better than many of the manual lenses we use and always sharp because of AF. Never dismiss AF and its advantages. It doesn't take pics as excellent as this to show how good a kit lens it.
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MartinCrabtree
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MartinCrabtree wrote:
poof
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skida
Joined: 02 Mar 2012
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Location: North East England
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skida wrote:
Great photos showing what is possible with talent. I think camera and lens manufacturers have realised that putting a poor quality lens in the kit makes the camera and brand look bad.
I love the Sony 18-55 that came with the Alpha A3000, and the Canon EFS 18-55 is quite capable too.
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