Re: I bought a new lens today
about time we finally get a Tpdml again going. --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, Brendan, > > Maybe I'll let you put my lens on your body at the > next topdml (which I > think should be next weekend, btw)... > > -frank > > Brendan wrote: > > > no fair!!! my widest is still 28mm :-( > > > > -- > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all > possible worlds. The > pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert > Oppenheimer > > __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
Re: I bought a new lens today
I'm supposed to move a piece of furniture Oct 26 but i could move that date to the 27th. Dave > Hi, Brendan, > > Maybe I'll let you put my lens on your body at the next topdml (which I > think should be next weekend, btw)... > > -frank >
Re: I bought a new lens today
Hi, Brendan, Maybe I'll let you put my lens on your body at the next topdml (which I think should be next weekend, btw)... -frank Brendan wrote: > no fair!!! my widest is still 28mm :-( > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
Re: I bought a new lens today
no fair!!! my widest is still 28mm :-( --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From Dave Chang-Sang, who changes systems about as > often as most people > change their underwear . > > Got a Vivitar 3.8 19mm. Not the sexiest wide angle > to be sure, but I've > seen some shots that Dave's taken with it, and it > seems it will be a > capable performer. > > Up to now, the widest I have is the 24-48 Series 1, > and I'm still > learning how to use that. This should be fun! > > I love new toys! > > regards, > frank > > -- > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all > possible worlds. The > pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert > Oppenheimer > > __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
Re: I bought a new lens today
You get something,I break something.There is no justice Hope you enjoy it. Dave> > Got a Vivitar 3.8 19mm. Not the sexiest wide angle to be sure, but I've > seen some shots that Dave's taken with it, and it seems it will be a > capable performer. > regards, > frank > > -- > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The > pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert > Oppenheimer > >
Re: I bought a new lens today
Hi Gary, Thanks for the tips. I figure flare is something to watch out for on most wide angles, with that big (for a prime) front element. And, now that you mention it, I went to check the front of the lens. It wasn't loose, but it unscrewed rather easily. I'll keep my eye on that in the future. thanks again, frank Gary J Sibio wrote: > I've had one for a while and, as long as you watch out for flare, it > produces some very nice results. Be careful of on thing: the front of the > lens tends to unscrew a bit on mine. I just make a point of checking it > from time to time and tightening it up as needed. > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
Re: I bought a new lens today
I've had one for a while and, as long as you watch out for flare, it produces some very nice results. Be careful of on thing: the front of the lens tends to unscrew a bit on mine. I just make a point of checking it from time to time and tightening it up as needed. At 04:42 PM 10/17/2002 -0400, you wrote: From Dave Chang-Sang, who changes systems about as often as most people change their underwear . Got a Vivitar 3.8 19mm. Not the sexiest wide angle to be sure, but I've seen some shots that Dave's taken with it, and it seems it will be a capable performer. Gary J Sibio [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~garysibio/ What if squirrels are really the first line in an attack by extraterrestrials and our dogs are trying to warn us???
Re: I bought a new lens today
YEAH!! -frank Jeff wrote: > Hey Frank, > We should gang up on Dave with both our W/A lenses. > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
Re: I bought a new lens today
Hi, Dave, I believe that "evil laughter" would be written: "BWAA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!" Or something like that, anyway. Just in case you ever want to do that again. Anyways, I'd never be mean to you. Where would I get "new" gear if I pissed you off? cheers, frank David Chang-Sang wrote: > You guys are being mean now :) > > You just wait.. I will return with a WIDE angle lens.. just you wait.. *evil > laughter* > > Cheers, > Dave > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
RE: I bought a new lens today
You guys are being mean now :) You just wait.. I will return with a WIDE angle lens.. just you wait.. *evil laughter* Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: Jeff [mailto:tokom@;sympatico.ca] Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 7:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: I bought a new lens today Hey Frank, We should gang up on Dave with both our W/A lenses. Jeff - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 4:42 PM Subject: I bought a new lens today > From Dave Chang-Sang, who changes systems about as often as most people > change their underwear . > > Got a Vivitar 3.8 19mm. Not the sexiest wide angle to be sure, but I've > seen some shots that Dave's taken with it, and it seems it will be a > capable performer. > > Up to now, the widest I have is the 24-48 Series 1, and I'm still > learning how to use that. This should be fun! > > I love new toys! > > regards, > frank > > -- > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The > pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert > Oppenheimer > > >
Re: I bought a new lens today
Hey Frank, We should gang up on Dave with both our W/A lenses. Jeff - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 4:42 PM Subject: I bought a new lens today > From Dave Chang-Sang, who changes systems about as often as most people > change their underwear . > > Got a Vivitar 3.8 19mm. Not the sexiest wide angle to be sure, but I've > seen some shots that Dave's taken with it, and it seems it will be a > capable performer. > > Up to now, the widest I have is the 24-48 Series 1, and I'm still > learning how to use that. This should be fun! > > I love new toys! > > regards, > frank > > -- > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The > pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert > Oppenheimer > > >
Re: I bought a new lens today
frank theriault wrote: > > Hi, Keith, > > I really got it as a "fun" lens anyway, especially for the price I paid - not > a steal, but not bad either. So, I don't think I'll be overly critical of > it. As with pretty much all of my lenses, the real limitation will be behind > the viewfinder! > > From your comments and experience, I should be satisfied with what I got. > > Have fun in Hawaii!! I guarantee it! In addition to my MG, I'm taking a brand new Leica C1 (it's maiden voyage, to see if IT goes on eBay or not) and my trusty Seiko-Epson PC750Z digital! What a menangerie! keith > cheers, > frank > > Keith Whaley wrote: > > > I have that very one. I've used it in my MG. On the one hand, I am not > > overly impressed, yet not sufficiently disappointed in it to write it > > up on eBay! > > Reason is, with all the shots I took, none were overly contrasty, nor > > were they quite washed out looking, either. > > Most everything was sort of 'snapshotty.' > > Oddly enough, not too much distortion, as I had expected. I was > > careful to not tilt the lens axis upward too much, but still I > > expected a lot more distortion than I got... > > Yes, I know, the rather insipid photos were probably due to my choice > > of subjects, and I ought to take a lot more before making up my mind. > > I will when I go to Hawaii in a week. > > I'll report back! > > > > -- > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist > fears it is true." -J. Robert > Oppenheimer