Re: I bought a new lens today

2002-10-18 Thread Brendan
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

Re: I bought a new lens today

2002-10-18 Thread brooksdj
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

2002-10-18 Thread frank theriault
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. Robe

Re: I bought a new lens today

2002-10-18 Thread Brendan
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'

Re: I bought a new lens today

2002-10-18 Thread brooksdj
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

Re: I bought a new lens today

2002-10-18 Thread frank theriault
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 futur

Re: I bought a new lens today

2002-10-18 Thread Gary J Sibio
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,

Re: I bought a new lens today

2002-10-17 Thread frank theriault
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

2002-10-17 Thread frank theriault
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 wrot

RE: I bought a new lens today

2002-10-17 Thread David Chang-Sang
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-

Re: I bought a new lens today

2002-10-17 Thread Jeff
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

Re: I bought a new lens today

2002-10-17 Thread Keith Whaley
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!