coreymc.com | knoxville, tn photographer and graphic designer | blog » new lens http://coreymc.com Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:08:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 new equipment [50mm] http://coreymc.com/2009/12/new-equipment-50mm/ http://coreymc.com/2009/12/new-equipment-50mm/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:24:50 +0000 corey m http://coreymc.com/?p=966 When I had my Canon gear, I didn’t really appreciate the awesomeness of my prime lens–the 50mm. It wasn’t until I switched to Nikon and didn’t have a 50mm (or any prime for that matter). I really enjoy using the 50mm f/1.2 when I shoot wedding with Waldorf, but the amazing sharpness and the ability to shoot in low light have ruined me. When we are at a reception where the lighting in less-than-desired, you just can’t beat it.

Unfortunately, there isn’t an updated 50mm for Nikon that has that large of an aperture. This forced me to “settle” with the Sigma 50mm f/1.4. I seriously couldn’t be more stoked!!! I snapped a few shots this evening after I got off work and I can’t wait to use it outside/anywhere with available light. I have seen so many amazing shots online of using this lens, I hope I can make some of my own.

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]]> http://coreymc.com/2009/12/new-equipment-50mm/feed/ 1 finger-bike image_6666 imac-remote mason a new [wide] angle http://coreymc.com/2009/07/a-new-wide-angle/ http://coreymc.com/2009/07/a-new-wide-angle/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:28:31 +0000 corey m http://coreymc.com/?p=806 I have been on the hunt for a new lens. I knew that I wanted either a wide angle or a nice telephoto. I think the telephoto probably topped my list, but they are much more expensive. I came across a few of the Sigma 17-35 f/2.8-4 lenses used (they are discontinued), but they were just a little bit more than I wanted to spend on a older, used lens.

Finally, I found one on eBay, for around $170 and added it to my watch list. Within a few hours of the lens ending, I clicked my way over to make sure the lens was still in my price range, and I just so happen to find another one listed as “Buy It Now” for $130. At first, I was really skeptical. These usually go for $200+ and I thought the one for $170 was a good deal. So, I looked into the seller more. He had over 20,000 sales and close to 99% positive feedback. That’s a pretty good track-record. I bit the bullet and bought it.

So far, I absolutely love the lens. I wish I could have found the newer HSM (hyper-sonic motor for focusing), but I haven’t even seen one for sale. Luckily, having a new camera, it focuses really quickly, and accurate. I think it was well worth the $130. SWEET!

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