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Re: Another Newbie

d...@nz (D.R.) — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 06:42:45 UT

Hi Rob
* Your Sigma 70-300 Macro II is sharpest when set at F8 according the a review I
read. I have the same lens, and yes its better at F8.
* Use as higher shutter speed as you can with telephoto lenses like the Sigma to
avoid shake/blur. Tripod is extremely handy, but bulky.
* A circular polarizer would help cut glare from water and allow you to see into

Re: Another Newbie

stewa...@noearthlinkspam.net (Dwight Stewart) — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 04:52:17 UT

What you have is just fine (see below). If you don't know how to use it
effectively, you can leave the tripod behind. Use an ISO 100 print film for
bright daylight shots and a faster ISO 200 through ISO 800 print film for
lower light shots (evening or flash). The faster films will allow better

Re: Another Newbie

thesa...@hotmail.com (Saint Chris) — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 03:42:11 UT

Much appreciated!!!! I am sure photography will be my second focus on my
honeymoon. Thank you for your quick response and I will definetly put your
advise to work. Hope to be able to share my best pic with the groups.
Thanks
Rob
misses.
want
all
help
capture

Re: Another Newbie

nos...@yahoo.com (columbotrek) — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 02:30:15 UT

You are missing a fast lens. Could be some nice opportunities for
available light photography. Look at a Canon 50mm f/1.8 as they are
fast, sharp and inexpensive. Make a point of comparing its results to
either of your zooms ;) For fish underwater a polarizing filter is a
must. Serves double duty as it helps with landscapes. Improves

Another Newbie

thesa...@hotmail.com (Saint Chris) — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 01:47:06 UT

Hello All...I have copied a bunch of Photography Newsgroups in on this only
because of my limited time and lack of knowledge with not only Newsgroups
but also Photography.
Here is my scoop. I just got married yesterday (thank you) and we are
preparing for our trip to Bora Bora ([link]). I do not want

Re: Projector Bulb "DLH"

hiv...@bresnan.net (Warren Weber) — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 02:04:53 UT

Light Sources, Inc 1-800-882-8834
Top bulb 1-800-867-2852
Warren

Re: Which Lens?

nos...@hotmail.com (Alex) — Mon, 06 Sep 2004 02:16:22 UT

Interesting stats... another website added to my favourites!
I'm considering a lens such as the Canon or Sigma discussed here myself, how
do they compare on focus speed?
Alex

Re: Which Lens?

andre...@littlepinkcloud.invalid — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 13:23:38 UT

The Canon is slightly sharper and has lower distortion, buth there's
very little in it:
Sigma AF 70-200/2,8 APO EX HSM
Photodo test result: 3,9
Effective focal length: 72 - 193 mm
Weighted MTF for 70 mm: f2,8 0,73, f4 0,76, f8 0,75
Weighted MTF for 135 mm: f2,8 0,76, f4 0,84, f8 0,87
Weighted MTF for 200 mm: f2,8 0,78, f4 0,81, f8 0,81

Re: Which Lens?

j...@no.komm — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 12:41:44 UT

In message <19GdndAnxvEHOKTcRVn...@comcas t.com>,
It is a good lens, optically, according to all the reports and tests,
but the Canon is even better. The Canon 70-200 zooms are their sharpest
zooms, allegedly.

Re: Which Lens?

mbohntras...@comcast.net (Mark B.) — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 11:22:07 UT

and
I can't speak for the Canon, but I have the Sigma and I can tell you it's a
teriffic lens. Ignore the naysayers. The 70-200 f/2.8 EX is one of their
best lenses.
Mark

Re: Which Lens?

shadowcatc...@cox.net (Skip M) — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 04:22:38 UT

in
decide
lenses
severly
I would hardly say that an increase of 0.1" in length and diameter,
(7.6"x3.3" vs. 7.7"x3.4") and an increase of 6 and a half ounces (2.8 lbs.
vs. 3.2 lbs.)as a tremendous amount of extra weight and size. That's
somewhat in the realm of complaining about the pea under the stack of

Re: Which Lens?

mcsa...@com.btinternet (Martin Francis) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 19:33:38 UT

and
There is one stop difference, and the Canon makes up for it by being easier
to handhold. A colleague of mine swapped a Sigma 70-200 EX for the Canon
70-200 f4L and couldn't be happier.
Of course, if you already have a <35mm->70mm zoom you could try the Canon
200mm f2.8 prime...

Re: Which Lens?

da...@nospam.demon.co.uk (David Littlewood) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 14:15:10 UT

In article <41385f09$0$29719$afc38...@new s.easynet.co.uk>, Dimitris
<dimitri_74_nospam@nospam_hotm ail.com> writes
(1) I bought my daughter a Canon 70-200 f/4 last year; it is a superb
lens and she is very pleased with it.
(2) I have never used the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 EX; however, I have bought
3 Sigma lenses in the past and concluded I will never buy another one. I

Re: Which Lens?

swtra...@tampabay.rr.com (Rick) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 14:40:43 UT

and
I have not used the Sigma but I own the Canon 70-200 f4L and love it. If
you look around you can find it used for $500 or less.

Re: Which Lens?

nos...@pleaseno.more (Jimmy Smith) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 14:19:22 UT

"Roger N. Clark (change username to rnclark)" <usern...@qwest.net> wrote in
message news:413863CD.2090505@qwest.net...
expensive),
couple
and
I disagree. The tremendous amount of extra weight and size and cost severly
detracts from the usability of this lens.
Jimmy

Re: Which Lens?

nos...@pleaseno.more (Jimmy Smith) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 14:18:30 UT

I have the Canon 70-200mm f/4L. It is so good and so crisp (and fast) that
all I can say is that is super great and definitely worth the price. When
you encounter a lens of this capability and you have any afinity for good
glass at all............ you actually cry a little when you hold it. I
dare anybody else here who owns this lens to tell me I'm wrong.

Re: Which Lens?

tspad...@ncmaps.rr.com (Tony Spadaro) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 13:56:53 UT

Money spent on Sigma is money thrown down a hole.

Re: Which Lens?

drazenrem...@stojcic.com (Drazen Stojcic / BUNTOVNIK) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 13:09:24 UT

Yeah, but he could get both of those lenses for the price of the IS version.
For me it's just way too expensive. I opted for the 70-200 2.8L version and
couldn't be happier.

Re: Which Lens?

wcrocker...@comcast.net (Bill Crocker) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 13:12:08 UT

There is no comparison. Go with the Canon "L" series!
Bill Crocker

Re: Which Lens?

r...@nospam.techline.com (Randall Ainsworth) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 12:48:27 UT

In article <41385f09$0$29719$afc38...@new s.easynet.co.uk>, Dimitris
There's a reason why the Sigma costs less.

Re: Which Lens?

usern...@qwest.net (Roger N. Clark (change username to rnclark)) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 12:30:05 UT

It would be worth saving for the IS version (70-200 f/2.8 L IS).
Roger

Which Lens?

dimitri_74_nos...@nospam_hotmail.com (Dimitris) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 12:09:34 UT

Hello NG,
I'm looking for a relatively fast zoom lens for my 10D, trying to decide
between the Canon EF 70-200 f4L and the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX.
I've found both lenses at similar prices (Canon slightly more expensive),
and on paper it seems the Sigma is the way to go (as it gives you a couple
of f-stops more) but wanted to hear from people who've used these lenses and

75-300: Canon EF-S III USM or Tamron LD Macro?

and...@invalid.com (Andrea) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 09:56:53 UT

Hello!
Please help me making a choice:
What should I buy for my EOS 300D?
A) Canon EF-S 75-300 III USM
or
2) Tamron AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro Autofocus
?
Pro/Cons?
Moreover, I'd like to add either an EF-12 or an EF-25,
what difference is there between the two? Maybe they are
discountinued, since I cannot find their specifications.

FA: Bogen Tripod & Head

tomc7...@spamcomcast.net (Tom C.) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 01:54:10 UT

For Auction - Near Mint with Low Reserve:
Bogen Manfrotto 3221WN Wilderness Black Tripod & 3030 Pan/Tilt Head
[link]
Thanks for looking.

need heat absorbing filter info

jb...@cfw.com (Jim) — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 09:56:20 UT

Can someone help me with some specific information I need concerning the
heat absorbing filter used in Kodak slide projectors, or failing that, the
heat absorbing filters used in enlargers?
I need to know the infrared cutoff wavelength of these. I suspect that
these are basicly a "low pass" filter for all UV and visual wavelengths, but

Identify pl filter

dudleydori...@yahoo.com (John McGraw) — Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:38:08 UT

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Please take a look at this auction and give us your opinion

rw54...@cox.net (BW) — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 17:50:06 UT

[link]
If you would like to vote in the poll which is described in the addition to
the auction description,
please send an email to me at rwood54...@yahoo.com and put either YES or NO
in
the email subject header. YES means "stop the auction". NO means "let the

Re: Second/additional lenses (and general advice) for digital rebel

mitchal...@aol.com (Mitch Alsup) — Thu, 12 Aug 2004 15:04:16 UT

Since you already have the 18-55mm range covered, you might want to
cover the 70-200 mm range with 70-200 F/4 L USM or go with its big
brother 70-200 F/2.8 L USM. to extend the capabilities of the camera
and photographer first, and then back fill with a 16-35 F/2.8 for
more low light performance and smaller Depth of Fields, and finally

Re: Second/additional lenses (and general advice) for digital rebel

da...@nospam.demon.co.uk (David Littlewood) — Tue, 10 Aug 2004 17:19:12 UT

In article <24db3d1e.0408100556.69b7e...@ posting.google.com>, Peter Wang
<misterw...@gmail.com> writes
I find this surprising - many people find true macro work much more
difficult. Maybe you have not got close enough yet to realise how hard
it gets!
I have a 10D, so very similar in needs to your 300D, and have a similar

Second/additional lenses (and general advice) for digital rebel

misterw...@gmail.com (Peter Wang) — Tue, 10 Aug 2004 13:56:22 UT

Hi everyone,
I'm getting a digital rebel 300D and I'm shopping around for a second
lens. I've done some light 35mm SLR work in the past, and mostly have
been working on improving my framing and composition with a digital
Elph S230 over the past few years
([link]). I like landscape,

Re: Saddam Hussein Found hanging in Jail Cell

springstspamt...@diespammer.net (Woodard R. Springstube) — Tue, 10 Aug 2004 02:17:56 UT

"Arthur Small" <asma...@nycap.rr.com> wrote in news:haLRc.101040
$yd5.32...@twister.nyroc.rr.co m:
Trojan Horse. There have been other posts, including one using
Arnold Schwartzenegger's name. All of them are designed to put
some pretty nasty code on your computer.

Re: Saddam Hussein Found hanging in Jail Cell

rphun...@charter.net (Ron Hunter) — Mon, 09 Aug 2004 16:57:05 UT

Yes, and most often, they are right.
Sigh.

Re: Saddam Hussein Found hanging in Jail Cell

u...@example.net (Dave Cohen) — Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:29:41 UT

I haven't bothered to look at the attachment. It's no doubt malicious in
some way, why do people bother, do they assume ng readers are stupid.
Dave Cohen

Re: Saddam Hussein Found hanging in Jail Cell

fr...@fshe2fs.com (Frank ess) — Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:24:32 UT

Re: Saddam Hussein Found hanging in Jail Cell

asma...@nycap.rr.com (Arthur Small) — Mon, 09 Aug 2004 13:41:33 UT

Only you have the story. Not CNN or the wire services.

Re: Light meter - i am a new user , please suggest the light meter suitable for me

larboar...@hotmail.com (Ted Azito) — Thu, 05 Aug 2004 22:07:16 UT

The old Gossen Luna Pro was the standard for a long while and Gossens
are well thought of. But a spot meter is really a more specialized
animal and is used pretty heavily by Ansel Adams/Fred Picknose
purists. I'd start with a less expensive one and keep it as a backup
when you get more advanced.

Braun 370BVC

bobbyremoves...@wolfgrafx.com (Bobby) — Wed, 04 Aug 2004 19:02:25 UT

I am looking for a copy of the user manual for the Braun 370BVC strobe. If
any one has a line on this item I would appreciate hearing from you.
delete the removeSpam
bobbyremoveS...@wolfgrafx.com

Re: Arnold Schwarzenegger Commits Suicide

shutter...@houston.rr.com (Shutterbug) — Wed, 04 Aug 2004 02:37:35 UT

Warning! This a link to a virus program

Macro Zoom for Nikon FE

m_d_beger_1...@yahoo.com (Mike - EMAIL IGNORED) — Sun, 01 Aug 2004 21:33:27 UT

Can someone recommend a good Macro Zoom Lens for Nikon FE?
Thanks,
Mike.

Re: Shutter Jam.. thinks it is waiting for pic to be taken

neil.rasmus...@btopenworld.com (Neil Rasmussen) — Sun, 01 Aug 2004 19:40:29 UT

MEs are brilliant cameras ,first,check the batteries.If the mirror is locked
up,the batteries would be flat very quickly.If that doesnt solve it,Im
sure a decent photo dealer could sort it out quickly.

Wanted: Person with experience building a studio in Southern California

jamesfa...@gmail.com (James Fabin) — Thu, 29 Jul 2004 05:55:18 UT

If you have experience in building a photo studio, and are located in
the Southern California area, please contact me.
James Fabin

Help building a photo studio

jamesfa...@gmail.com (James Fabin) — Thu, 29 Jul 2004 05:53:40 UT

I'm located in Southern California and am looking to build a studio
for photographing cars. I'm looking for anyone with experience, or
advice on building such a studio. I'm considering having a 40' x 30'
cyclorama with a 20' ceiling, with proper lighting for vehicles. In
addition, there would be one or two sets built for other use, as well

Christina Aguilera naked

xjkkv...@vijjttuy.com (joe) — Tue, 27 Jul 2004 07:33:54 UT

Cancelled because of virus: Backdoor.Hackarmy.gen

Re: flash for N880

tudorb-aqh...@frelllling.net (Tudor Bosman) — Tue, 27 Jul 2004 02:42:08 UT

Ted wrote:
Get a used SB-25/26/28(DX)/80/800 off Ebay. They'll work in all modes,
including matrix-balanced fill flash with monitor preflash.
-Tudor.

Re: filter/lens protection for Nikon D70 18-70 standard Kit lens

u...@nospam.please (user@nospam.please) — Sun, 25 Jul 2004 14:26:12 UT

Mals wrote:
Just remember that a polariser only really deepens the sky colour at 90
degrees to the sun and with wide angle lenses you can end up with an
uneven sky because the lens is catching more that just the part of the
sky that is at 90 degrees to the sun. And you will loose a stop or more.

Re: Arnold Schwarzenegger Commits Suicide

txcrui...@iwon.com (Bobo Cruz) — Sun, 25 Jul 2004 08:16:40 UT

jason.da...@harvard.edu wrote in news:x4vMc.104251$od7.67832@pd7tw3no:
Re: Arnold Schwarzenegger Commits Suicide
And your sister gives good head (she swallows!) while being fisting your
mother at the same time...

Re: Arnold Schwarzenegger Commits Suicide

(Steve Young) — Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:59:00 UT

don't fall for it 'news.*' reports it as a virus
news:x4vMc.104251$od7.67832@pd7tw3no...
from the large oak tree in his Californian garden. In a suicide note
found at the scene he tells of his sordid sex life and lack of will to
live. A copy of the suicide note which was found by journalists has been

Identify pl filter

(jaimie) — Fri, 23 Jul 2004 21:29:58 UT

I am new to the filter and lens. Hope I can get good advices here.
I went to ebay and got a set of used filters for my digital camera. There
is one Hoya PL lens. I doubt it is linear pl, but not sure. Does that
matter for digital camera if it is not cir-pl? Also, how do I tell it is
standard or double coated lens without the retail package?

Re: Osama Found Hanged

u...@example.net (Dave Cohen) — Thu, 22 Jul 2004 14:26:00 UT

If one takes into account the number of wives and numerous offspring,
one can't help but conclude he is indeed truly well hung.
Dave Cohen

Re: filter/lens protection for Nikon D70 18-70 standard Kit lens

christophercampbellnos...@hotmail.com (C J Campbell) — Tue, 20 Jul 2004 04:33:53 UT

to
Sky color is easily adjusted digitally. In fact, you can do a much better
job than a C/P filter.