You can also look at post #84 in the previous page

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Added on August 26, 2008, 12:05 amWent home late and don't know how to find insects in the dark. So, decide to shoot something else instead.

Behold the mighty dwarf warrior, Thargas Anvilmar!!!!!



This post has been edited by zio: Aug 26 2008, 12:05 AM

Ahh yes, that is me Haha i think ur the first to like the 2nd shot

Anyway, more 105mm goodies!

TMNT!


I do notice that Raphael is not as sharp in the group shots. Maybe I should have gone with an aperture higher than f4. What do you think?

now that it is free, no one rushes there anymore. Last year they charged, and everyone rushed there. Weird eh?

Im biased towards Nikon so.. my answer is biased

But the 1000D does seem to have more bang for the buck compared to the D60. But then the D60 is a Nikon.

Nikon = + 1 point in my books.

Wah i can see foresee a lot of people jumping ship I'll be left alone!

I jumped from D40 to D300 before!

It certainly much more worth it than jumping to D80

Nothing better to do again, so go play with toys

With this series, I just wanted to try something simple. Back and front focus and how it could help create different dynamics. Unfortunately, I couldn't control the lighting properly and the WB seems off as well



This post has been edited by zio: Aug 28 2008, 01:14 AM

D60 with the kit lens I suppose. Is that the Tamron 70-300mm with the Macro capability?

And thanks!

Well, you will get about the same IQ. I have used both. But the 105mm barrel doesn't move when you focus, so thats the advantage of the 105mm over the Tamron. Of course, the VR helps when you are using it for none macro shots.

Thanks! Thought I'll give toys shooting a different style this time around. Usually I just play with lighting

I believe you can ask for it. They usually deduct like RM300 I believe. Hrmm but wouldn't you want the 18-55mm range?

well, the 70-300mm is tele lens so you will have to compose things differently. Dont expect to take group shots or wide shots with the lens. I am sure you know.

It is quite a fine lens I am also considering one

Ahh if you are into macro, stick to the kit lens. Play around with it. Then look at a dedicated macro lens. Yes, the 70-300mm Macro does take some good macro shots but nothing beats a dedicated macro lens if you are into that

But for the D60, your only choice is probably the Nikkor 105mm or the Nikkor 60mm. You can use the Tamron SP90mm but you will have to manual focus for everything. At least with the Nikkor, you can still AF for portraits or other random stuff.

yes? raynox!

Never use on DSLR before but on the G9 ada.

Sample shots (Me no sifu in Raynox):

Raynox MSN-202


Raynox DCR-250


For starters, I suggest going with DCR-250. Its easier to control

lol it was used on the G9

yep yep its not too bad. But the D90 viral ad is getting to me Nice shots Hows the 30mm?

Hehe its a good start to macro by using the Raynox

Ahhh you are probably using the kit lens? Its not a macro lens so you are not going to get as close as your T20's macro mode. Get a Raynox, or get a macro lens to get the job done. Alternatively, you can get lens like the 70-300mm Macro (Tamron?) and get closer than the kit lens.

wooo new toy! 30mm? or 70-200mm? or 105mm?

D60 has dust sensor cleaning mechanism Probably Sony A200 and the Canon 1000D..

I wouldn't recommend Nikon D40 at this current moment. It is already quite old

Either the D60 or the 1000D If you are not too particular about the brand, then the 1000D might have better features than the D60.

fuiyoh 85mm!!! portrait master in da house!

I hope they announce an AF-S 10.5mm wahahaha

At US$700, it is pricey. More than double the price of the current f1.4.

Might as well use the US$700 to secure a 2nd hand D80. More AF points, can use older lenses

If the Sigma is RM1850 then most likely the Nikkor version will burst the RM2k range.

Which means, expensive alert!

On an unrelated note, was shooting Hanoi with the 105mm and wow, shooting with a prime is so much more challenging and satisfying.