ChapelThrill23

I agree with you. I used to use a 70-210/4 and now use a 80-200 2.8. I don't find the 2.8 has an overwhelming advantage in subject. I am not a Ken Rockwell fan at all but in his review on the ...

I've never experienced either issue in the field.

1). I do not really have any good advice on this. 2). Yes. Battery life is only just okay. I think you are making a good choice. I also have a Sony NEX system which I bought to have something more ...

I love the RX100 III. The IQ is stunning for a camera that fits in a pocket. It makes a great complement for my FX Nikon. A DSLR can really be a burden at times but the RX can go everywhere. Mine ...

I do not know the retailer but I have always had good luck with used lenses. I have probably bought between 15 and 20 over the years from Ebay, BH, KEH, and message boards and have yet to get a ...

For me it is the Nikon 28 1.8G. It is light, sharp, fast, has great colors, and does a good job of rendering out of focus areas when used close to its minimum focusing distance.   I probably take ...

I never liked how Nikon crippled their low end bodies by taking out the motor. The reason is that the cheapest way to get decent lenses is to get used ones or D type lenses and Nikon's cheapest ...

That is really excellent work. You are very talented.

I agree with the last post. The 58 is a lens that is known for its excellent rendering and bokeh and at f/8-f/11 you won't be enjoying those qualities much. If your really want an upgrade and plan ...

While I generally shoot primes, I prefer zooms for landscape work. They are just much more flexable and most landscape work is done at smaller aperatures where a good modern zoom is excellent. I ...

The weight appeals to me. How did you find the build? I had a Tamron 18-200 years ago and was not impressed with the build but a Tamron 70-300VC today that is very well made. I find its build to ...

I am mostly a prime shooter and plan on continuing to be but I would like a fast zoom for situations where I do not know what focal length I will need and want something flexable. I think I would ...

I've bought several lenses and accessories from EBay and have always had a positive experience.

I cannot comment on the D but the G is fantastic at all aperatures. It is a brilliant lens in all respects. It is sharp from wide open corner to corner and does a great job with out of focus areas.

I may just use their sister site. That is a good suggestion. I am considering the Tamron 24-70. I am a prime shooter mostly but I like the idea of a high quality lens for situations where I don't ...

I've had lenses I was not impressed with at first blush that I came to really appreciate and value once I got to know their strengths and how to use them too.

The 50 1.8 is a well regarded lens that is very sharp and capable. For most shots a 50 1.4 would not make a difference. If yours is consistently soft you could try fine tuning the autofocus. The ...

You must have had a much better copy than mine. I had this lens years ago on a much less demanding body and found it to be poor in most respects. I didn't expect much given the price but even so ...

Has anyone used Lensrentals.com's keeper program? It looks tempting. Decent (though no better than other sites) prices combined with the ability to try the lens first. If you like it they credit ...

I have the 50 1.4G and 85 1.8G. Both are excellent in all respects with the 85mm 1.8G being especially good. The 85 is a better portrait lens but the 50mm focal length is a very useful one. Were I ...