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70-180 Test Shots (Spongebob Micropants)

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by Donzo98, Apr 27, 2007.

  1. Donzo98

    Donzo98

    3,403
    Nov 10, 2005
    Merrick, NY
    This is the reason I wanted this lens... the ability to crop in camera. All these images are shot wide open (except the scale shot which was shot at F10 for added DOF). No cropping at all (except for the scale shot) in post processing. D2XS, autofocus, ISO 400, tripod. Camera position unchanged.

    For the scale pic...Spongebob is standing in front of a 62mm lens cap just to get a idea of how small he is.

    Scale

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    70mm

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    105mm

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    135mm

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    180mm

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    Donzo98, Apr 27, 2007
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  2. Dayo

    Dayo

    1,600
    May 1, 2006
    Bahrain
    Wow. I lusted after this lens, managed to track one down but got thwarted at the last hurdle.

    Maybe I should reactivate my search.
     
    Dayo, Apr 27, 2007
    #2
  3. Donzo98

    Donzo98

    3,403
    Nov 10, 2005
    Merrick, NY
    I know there are lots of you swear by primes only... but after getting the 200-400 and 70-180 count me in as a HUGE fans of zooms. :biggrin:
     
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    Donzo98, Apr 27, 2007
    #3
  4. CrystallP

    CrystallP

    3,925
    May 3, 2005
    Owings Mills, MD
    Excellent series Don. This lens is definitely a keeper.

    Good luck in finding a copy Dayo. A few have appeared for sale on the Cafe.
     
    CrystallP, Apr 27, 2007
    #4
  5. CrystallP

    CrystallP

    3,925
    May 3, 2005
    Owings Mills, MD
    Totally agree with you. I have the 12-24, 17-35, 28-70, 70-200VR and 70-180 micro zoom lenses. I use them for landscapes, florals, sports and a candids. I recently purchased the 85 1.4 for my first foray into serious portraiture, but I keep my zooms (and various micros) handy!! :biggrin:
     
    CrystallP, Apr 27, 2007
    #5
  6. Dayo

    Dayo

    1,600
    May 1, 2006
    Bahrain
    I'll need it given my location since it seems all the remaining ones are in the USA lol.
     
    Dayo, Apr 27, 2007
    #6
  7. CrystallP

    CrystallP

    3,925
    May 3, 2005
    Owings Mills, MD
    Ouch!!
     
    CrystallP, Apr 27, 2007
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  8. andreasb

    andreasb Subscribing Member

    7,594
    Feb 2, 2005
    Maple Bay, Duncan, BC, Canada
    Andreas Berglund
    :smile:

    I just love mine, it is such a sweet lens!!!

    Nice shots!
     
    andreasb, Apr 27, 2007
    #8
  9. Harry S.

    Harry S.

    3,624
    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    Very sharp lens. I already have too many lenses (is that possible?), but it is one of those on my long term wish list.

    Cheers
     
    Harry S., Apr 27, 2007
    #9
  10. Nuteshack

    Nuteshack Guest

    very nice ...what's a lens like this going for ($) these days?
     
    Nuteshack, Apr 27, 2007
    #10
  11. Donzo98

    Donzo98

    3,403
    Nov 10, 2005
    Merrick, NY
    Around 1100 give or take...
     
    Donzo98, Apr 27, 2007
    #11
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