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 g. 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
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
You get something,I break something.There is no justiceg 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
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 g. 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! vbg 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
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
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
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
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! vbg From your comments and experience, I should be satisfied with what I got. Have fun in Hawaii!! I guarantee it! g 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! g -- 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 g. 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! vbg 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
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 g. 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! vbg 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, 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. VBG 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
YEAH!! g -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
