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Archive 2005 · D2x and what lens?

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p.1 #1 · D2x and what lens?

If I buy a $5,000 Nikon D2x, should I save $19 by getting a 3rd party lens for it? Please help me to make this decision.

Scott

Nov 27, 2005 at 04:11 AM

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p.1 #2 · D2x and what lens?

I say you just go find and old glass pepsi bottle (remember those) and stick one of those in front of it. :-)

Andrew

Nov 27, 2005 at 06:04 AM

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p.1 #3 · D2x and what lens?

Fundy wrote:
I say you just go find and old glass pepsi bottle (remember those) and stick one of those in front of it. :-)

Andrew

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Yeah, but what actual yield of savings will that gain me? Anthing above $5 will worth it. My five thousand dollar SLR only deserves the least.

:-)

Scott

Nov 27, 2005 at 06:16 AM

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p.1 #4 · D2x and what lens?

Who needs a lens? Just poke a hole in the body cap.

Nov 27, 2005 at 09:05 AM

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p.1 #5 · D2x and what lens?

I here CZ lens are good

Nov 27, 2005 at 09:19 AM

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p.1 #6 · D2x and what lens?

Scott where is the picture of B&H

different part of NY?

Nov 27, 2005 at 09:24 AM

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p.1 #7 · D2x and what lens?

Fundy wrote:
I say you just go find and old glass pepsi bottle (remember those) and stick one of those in front of it. :-)

Andrew

If you want the best, you need a Coke bottle, not a Pepsi bottle. And make sure it's Coke Classic, not that other stuff.

Nov 27, 2005 at 09:26 AM

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p.1 #8 · D2x and what lens?

Oh but I here Coke Zero has no CA and zero distortion.

Nov 27, 2005 at 09:27 AM

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p.1 #9 · D2x and what lens?

genghis45 wrote:
If I buy a $5,000 Nikon D2x, should I save $19 by getting a 3rd party lens for it? Please help me to make this decision.

Scott

Just make a pin hole in the lens mount cover and save the cost of buying any lens. I heard the DX2 produces excellent pin hole images.
John

Nov 27, 2005 at 09:29 AM

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p.1 #10 · D2x and what lens?

I think you should ditch the opaque cap that comes with the D2 series, and pick up one of those sweet transparent ones that come on the N65. That way you'll get more light in. This will allow you to stay away from the way too noisy ISO400+ on the D2X.

Andrew

Nov 27, 2005 at 10:09 AM

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p.1 #11 · D2x and what lens?

I wouldn't bother with a lens. I'd just borrow a CF card off someone who's actually taken pictures and just look at them on the LCD.

Tim

Nov 27, 2005 at 10:31 AM

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p.1 #12 · D2x and what lens?

Huh? Save $19 bucks!? Uh...yeah sure...go for it!

Nov 27, 2005 at 11:15 AM

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p.1 #13 · D2x and what lens?

Only $19? I saved $21!!!

Nov 27, 2005 at 11:25 AM

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p.1 #14 · D2x and what lens?

the chemist wrote:
Oh but I here Coke Zero has no CA and zero distortion.

Maybe so, but the Classic version will still work with full-frame bodies...

Nov 27, 2005 at 12:04 PM

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p.1 #15 · D2x and what lens?

The trouble with zero is the bottle is made over seas, Something about none union!

Nov 27, 2005 at 12:17 PM

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p.1 #16 · D2x and what lens?

Well thats the last straw then I am selling all my gear and switching companies

Nov 27, 2005 at 01:34 PM

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p.1 #17 · D2x and what lens?

the chemist wrote:
Oh but I here Coke Zero has no CA and zero distortion.

I'm not sure about that? I hear there is some distortion if you keep the Coke in a "Barrel".

p.s. I love my Sigma 100-300.

Nov 27, 2005 at 04:00 PM

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p.1 #18 · D2x and what lens?

you are going to spend $5000.00 on a camera and have no idea what glass to buy DUH. use the coke bottles there plastic lens are the best going
hell the drink is only a $1.00

Gee save the $5000.00 and just buy a Coke

Nov 27, 2005 at 08:37 PM

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p.1 #19 · D2x and what lens?

D2x + cheap glass = you spent too much on a D2x

D2x + good glass + skill/talent/luck = Awesome Pictures!

Buy the best equipment you can afford and work to build you skill with it.

Patrick

Nov 27, 2005 at 09:36 PM

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p.1 #20 · D2x and what lens?

Skeeter Camby wrote:
The trouble with zero is the bottle is made over seas, Something about none union!

Please tell me its not made in Thailand!?!

Nov 27, 2005 at 09:51 PM

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