The Photography Thread

[toofan]

Stuge: again beautiful shots.

Gangsta: Congrats for your FZ35. Now read its manual and happy clicking.

Medico: 1st one is nice.

 

[skeletor]

Hey guys i Finally got my new cam Panasonic Lumix FZ35 its Awsumm!!
it was not easily available i asked at many places but was not in stock finally at 1 panasonic brandshop the guy said he can get it but it took him 12 days to arrange but it was worth waiting
I chose it over canon Sx20 as i did'nt wanted the AA batt. and also i found image stabalization n Focusing speed better in FZ35 n i think i made the right decision...

i came online after so many days as i was very sick n was on bed for last 10 days
will try out the cam now n post sm test shots soon..

n finally thnx all for helping n giving ur suggestions all the tym

Congrats Jaggy.

 

[Stuge]

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[a_medico]

I am posting this query simultaneously here on on JJMPF

I have Canon 500D(Rebel T1i) DSLR with 18-55 Canon EF IS lens.
For macros, I am using a basic closeup kit with +1 +2 +4 and Macro filters.
Now I am thinking of buying a telephoto lens. I have come across following 2 deals which I think are cheap:

Canon 70-300mm Telephoto lens

&

Sigma 70-300mm Macro telephoto Zoom lens


Canon lens doesn't have IS(Image stabilization). The IS telephoto lenses are way too costly. How is this one without IS? Will it be worth? I am aware I might need a tripod.

And how about Sigma lens? The 'Macro' word in the lens is tempting me though I didnot understand its meaning?

My query - Should I go for Canon(non IS) or Sigma lens? Or should I wait for Canon IS lens till I become rich?

Thanks.

 

[toofan]

with non IS a slight shake of hand and low shutter speed will ruin your most of the shots. I think that sigma one is also non IS.
Canon is good optically.
Macro at sigma means that It will give a magnification of 1:2 while a true macro has 1:1.
If will suggest you canon 50-250mm lens. If I remember this is IS and very very capable lens.
For good quality macros use Extention tubes ( 6k) or the reversal adapter (Rs 500). with a prime lens. 50 mm 1.8. Using these need some practice.
Or if you want to invest some more money then go for Tamron 90mm. for 17k. Best macro lens you can get. IQ is similar to nikon 105 mm.

closeup kit degarde the IQ.

 

[Cool G5]

@medico - Wait till you collect funds for Canon IS. I have tested the 75-300 & have found it incapable to held steadily at higher focal lengths in low light. Better get the IS version.

 

[a_medico]

Ah....guess I should wait then. People on JJMPF suggest me Sigma over Canon, but I guess it makes sense to wait for Canon IS. 50-250 suggested by toofan also seems good, but I'll have to check the costs.

Thanks guys.

 

[Stuge]

thanks bogon

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[sujoyp]

Ah....guess I should wait then. People on JJMPF suggest me Sigma over Canon, but I guess it makes sense to wait for Canon IS. 50-250 suggested by toofan also seems good, but I'll have to check the costs.

Thanks guys.

I think there is no macro in that..canon 55-250IS just a telephoto lens..Sigma have an additional advantage of Macro in 200-300mm

 

[jagg89]

@Toofan,gagan,rishab Thnx !!

@Stuge AWSUM SHOTS man!!!

here r sm initial test shots... i've cropped sm pics n added the borders no other editing was done..

this is the 1st shot i took @full optical zoom taken from my window
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^this last 1 was also taken from window @full zoom

IS is gr8 at full zoom... hav to try lot of things n features of dis cam..

 

[toofan]

Gangsta: It seems you are a inborn photographer. 1 and last are a bit distraction. Rest are very good shots. Specially the 4th one is a good composition.

Stuge: Wonderful as ever.

 

[toofan]

Medico: it costs 11.5 k. I think.

 

[jagg89]

Thnx a lot toofan glad u liked it
i hav not really experimented much wid the cam yet der is alot of stuff n features to try.. it'll take tym to learn n apply them properly..

 

[Krow]

Stuge is awesome as ever! Nice 4th shot jagg89!

 

[a_medico]

Well Canon 75-300 is out of question now. Will have to decide between Canon 55-250 IS and Sigma 75-300 Macro.

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[sujoyp]

@medico...I have noticed that u take more of macro pics then y do u have that confusion about lens
U wont get macro mode in canon 55-250 lens and u get one on sigma one..

U need to have a macro lens to take good quality macro images isnt it.

 

[rishitells]

Hii guys....at last purchased the Canon Powershot SX130 IS, will buy dSLR after some experience.
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[Faun]

^^Last pic is aesthetically pleasing

Guys, a request, please use ggpht.com as every other image host is blocked :/

 

[Stuge]

Well Canon 75-300 is out of question now. Will have to decide between Canon 55-250 IS and Sigma 75-300 Macro.

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get canon 55-250is .Sigma sucks bad at AF .

 

[jagg89]

Thnx Krow..

@Rishab Congrats!!

My 1st moon shot attempt handheld

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