for potraits, I'd go with 85mm f/1.4
superb lens 

Btw to those who were asking, yeah it's true many would compare the Di866 with the SB-600, I did too, mostly because of the pricing. But u need to understand dat the Di866 was designed as a n alternative to the SB-900, so the specs are higher than the SB-600.

So far from what I've tested, I'm pretty happy with it, the build quality's fine imho, possibly not as good as the SB-900 but u get wat u pay for. the output is really powerful, but I'm still trying to get the hang of it (my mistake for rushing into event dis week wif it).

my suggestion is test both the Di866 and the SB-600 before u decide. if the SB-600 suits your needs, just go for it

guys, 1 thing to ask...is about filter...should i get cheap uv filter or hoya pro1d uv filter?? i am confusing...

so the point is uv filter is just act as a lens protector and no nid to buy expensive 1??

TRUEE BRO~ 
Can u imagine if u have 5 lens and all of the lens is using Pro1d? wahhh,the cost of the filter can buy another lens!:P 

i just went out to kenrockwell site, and just curious bout his opinion about d3000, and still i just dont get it, he still want to compare with his d40...hohoho well, everybody have their own opinion rite... huhu

Need some comment on this lense, its in my target and i m gonna get this real soon
planning to use this in general/event type of shoot

mainly on event because of the large aperture it offering for low light snaps without the use of flash

comment please  :
Tamron SP AF 17-50MM F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] A16NII
(Nikon F Mount with built in motor)

how about the noise while focusing ?
and the auto focus speed faster than kit lens ? i am interest take this as my kit lens replacement

3rd party lenses got built in motor as well? what about its picture quality? i've heard ppl complaining about the picture qulity using 3rd party lenses. as well as noise. i never use a 3rd party lens b4.

maxh3h3: you wana get 17-50 f/2.8 so that you can shoot in low light? what lens are u using? 18-55 or 18-105? my advise is to make full use of ur lens first...
fyi, f/2.8 will not help VERY much in low light. perhaps faster focusing...

f/2.8 allows u to shoot at 1~2 stops faster than ur kitlens (depending on wha aperture u use). the VR in ur lens already allow you to shoot 3-stop slower adi.....if u want 1750 because of the optics then i would say try both, but if u want it just because of the f/2.8, i would say think twice

i used 1750 on canon before, noisy and focusing is pretty slow, the nightmare is the QC of that lens, heard of its back/front focusing problem? mine was ok initially then the problem came after few weeks...very bad back focusing...

No money already, pocket emptied when I buy D3000 Plus I got Windows 7 events to attend next month.

Woot! Will check on the roadshow date. Saw 1 in PJ Ikano. I might come and play2 shoot there hehe. Thanks.

I think General referring to the Nikon class..the reg fees is Rm20 or RM25 i think.

Yeah, this month events are more to introduction to Windows 7 and its features (including other newly released products such as Windows Server 2008 R2 etc). Next month is where the fun begins. HWM October is not out yet, but from what I know, the ads is gonna be on that issue. But I may be wrong (stupid informer lol)

what event in penang ? i want go ~~

No comment on my bokeh attempt? I felt god-like already since no one comments/critics me

4.0? If I get closer, I won't be able to cover all of it. It is dull aight I didn't edit it at all, just snap, upload, resize and upload

general:

hmm, what u said does make sense. i found a book title 'digital photography' says this about depth of field

there are 3 elements that control depth of field. 

1) aperture : changing the size of the lens aperture radically alters the amount of the scene, from foreground to background, which is captured in focus

2) focal length of the lens : the longer the focal length, the narrower the depth of field

3)focusing distance: the closer the subject is to the lens the narrower the depth of field increases

i'm quite confused in 2) and 3). is focal length of the lens meaning zoom in and out where focusing distance is how close the distance between u and the subject? let's say, i have a wide aperture and should i zoom in for more bokeh or should i move closer to the subject? as i know, u can't do both right? err, can anyone help?

Just testing with what General suggested. Same like FarCry3r, im still learning here.
Feels like my blur at the back kinda 'not nice' lol 

actually it is open for ALL CAMERA BRAND  and MODEL
since they newly open

After reading General_Nic guide, I take another bokeh using 55mm f/5.6 (with built-in flash turned on) and here's the result:


Nice? Not nice? I don't know

ok i share one of this shot that i got, a snap shot without permission of course

blur is nice, blur with some light playing behind is much more better.

Always hunt for light source 

critics and comment are welcome 

are u sure its af-S? as i know only 2 prime for basic portrait which is 60mm and 105 mm both f2.8 with af-s
60mm = rm 2,000.00
105 mm = rm 3,000.00
third party lens to be consider



Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Lens with built-in motor for Nikon 
Tamron's 90mm macro lens that is world renowned for its outstanding
optical performance and lightweight and compact design, has been
redesigned to feature "Di" (Digitally Integrated) design.

just came back from nikon show@mid valley.....
all the model for nikon photography contest were
and the new nikon d3s

yup...arrive at 7.35, the stage is crowded already
nasib baik can find space in front of coolpix booth....just shoot there
but still have to held up my camera because i'm to short
need to get taller after this