Sar, these are incredible captures! Very well done!
I am seriously considering getting the 200mm f2 and would like to use it not only for outdoor portraits, but for this type of shooting as well. It's nice to see how capable this lens is. I'd be using it on my Df so hoping that the combo will work well together.
I like the idea of this, looks comfortable and ergonomic, but just curious and thinking out loud here....
If this apparatus is connected at the base of the camera body, wouldn't the weight of the 200mm f/2 chubby, hanging unsupported, cause damage to the camera mount
I like the idea of this, looks comfortable and ergonomic, but just curious and thinking out loud here....
If this apparatus is connected at the base of the camera body, wouldn't the weight of the 200mm f/2 chubby, hanging unsupported, cause damage to the camera mount
Wrong. I'm stupid but I'm not THAT stupid to mount it on a camera body
When I use other small lenses, I mount it on the body which has a spider plate hooked up as you can see below.
The BlackRapid strap ALWAYS stays on the chubby when I unmount it from the camera.
It was a strap I bought specifically for the chub.
Elijah wrote:
Wrong. I'm stupid but I'm not THAT stupid to mount it on a camera body
When I use other small lenses, I mount it on the body which has a spider plate hooked up as you can see below.
The BlackRapid strap ALWAYS stays on the chubby when I unmount it from the camera.
It was a strap I bought specifically for the chub.
I'm sorry Elijah. Please forgive me. I didn't mean for my reply to imply in any way that you were "stupid". My reply was not intended to be directed towards you. When watching the animation in the link that was provided, it shows clearly that it was attached to the camera body and not the lens.... which spurred my question. Viewing the photo which you provided, I can see you have the lens supported, which satisfies my suspicion that your method would be the correct way to go. Thank you for clarifying this for me!. My longest and heaviest lens at the moment is the Zeiss 135 APO f/2, but am considering getting the Chub. Hence my interest in various straps/carrying methods
I lust after this lens so hard. Every time I save up enough money to get this lens something happens in my life that requires a large chunk of cash. I went to Dodd camera in Cleveland, she put the lens in my hands, I pulled out my wallet and was ready to pay but got cold feet on such a massive purchase. The very next day my sister called and had an emergency need of some cash due to a housing situation she was in. Family before photos but man, I'm really sad I don't own a chubby.
xgrewellx wrote:
I lust after this lens so hard. Every time I save up enough money to get this lens something happens in my life that requires a large chunk of cash. I went to Dodd camera in Cleveland, she put the lens in my hands, I pulled out my wallet and was ready to pay but got cold feet on such a massive purchase. The very next day my sister called and had an emergency need of some cash due to a housing situation she was in. Family before photos but man, I'm really sad I don't own a chubby.
Oh, so true. There have been many times throughout my life that I have experienced the same. It takes so long to save up for something extravagant, such as this lens, only to have "life happen". I was beginning to wonder if this only happened to me, lol. I'm glad to see I'm not alone
While it's important to be fiscally responsible, most of us only get once chance at playing this "game of life".... and unfortunately, there are no mulligans in this game So as best as I can, I try to live with "No Regrets"
A few months ago there was a 200 2.0 VRI in very good condition on ebay here in germany. The Auction started with 1 € and that Lens was sold for about 1700 € in the end. I am still shocked!
Price for that Lens is definitely falling here in germany.
Photography is a hobby for me, i am doing it for fun and not for money.
So it took me a few years(!) of dreaming and saving money for that lens.
If you are really after that lens you will get one in the end also.
From all the lenses that did come and go in the past, i am absolutely sure the 58 1.4 and the 200 2.0 will never leave.
Tanari wrote:
Photography is a hobby for me, i am doing it for fun and not for money.
So it took me a few years(!) of dreaming and saving money for that lens.
If you are really after that lens you will get one in the end also.
So true. One of the nice things about not being reliant on photography for your income is that you can go for the fun items sometimes rather than the items that'll give you the best return on investment. And if you want it, if you really want it, given a little time you'll find a way to get the equipment you want. Things have a tendency to work out over time.
So like most of you I always dreamed of this lens....found a great deal on a vr1 and finally pulled the trigger last weekend....Thanks to all of you for the inspiration.....
Unfortunately the Texas weather didn't cooperate this weekend so I had to improvise in the back yard....
No Regrets wrote:
I'm sorry Elijah. Please forgive me. I didn't mean for my reply to imply in any way that you were "stupid". My reply was not intended to be directed towards you. When watching the animation in the link that was provided, it shows clearly that it was attached to the camera body and not the lens.... which spurred my question. Viewing the photo which you provided, I can see you have the lens supported, which satisfies my suspicion that your method would be the correct way to go. Thank you for clarifying this for me!. My longest and heaviest lens at the moment is the Zeiss 135 APO f/2, but am considering getting the Chub. Hence my interest in various straps/carrying methods
Elijah wrote:
The BlackRapid strap ALWAYS stays on the chubby when I unmount it from the camera.
It was a strap I bought specifically for the chub.
Seeing that photo of you holding it really shows how awkward it is to hold. It just has odd ergonomics. I use a Hejnar AS foot on my 200 f/2 and it completely changes it. I highly recommend it.
Next39 wrote:
Seeing that photo of you holding it really shows how awkward it is to hold. It just has odd ergonomics. I use a Hejnar AS foot on my 200 f/2 and it completely changes it. I highly recommend it.
