First photo w/VR lens

cajun angel · Mar 27, 2007

After being on pins and needles all day, the big brown truck finally rolled up to my house just shortly after 6. After getting the kids fed, I took off for a short walk to see what this lens could do. Well, I'm not sure what to expect since this is my first VR, but here's something I got with it. I think I'm happy with it but dunno what some of the buttons are for - I don't have the paperwork on it yet.

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Gale · Mar 27, 2007

Nice shot
You will like the lens Dianne

cajun angel · Mar 27, 2007

Gale said:
Nice shot
You will like the lens Dianne

Thanks Gale! I still had to do some cropping, but the mocking bird seemed to "have patience" with me as I checked my camera settings. The only one I forgot was the WB. Overall I think I'm gonna like it when I get used to it. I've gotten so used to using my tripod, it felt strange not having that support!

Ottrott's Human · Mar 27, 2007

Nice to see my old lens going to a great home and finally being put to great use!! Keep up the great work Dianne! Enjoy......

WildBill · Mar 27, 2007

Your off to a good start Dianne!
Your gonna love it.

Bill

Flew · Mar 27, 2007

The shot looks pretty good. Which VR lens?

cajun angel · Mar 27, 2007

Flew said:
The shot looks pretty good. Which VR lens?

Thanks Flew!
I bought "Ottrot's human's" (Stuart) 18-200mm VR. I forgot to check the WB though when I shot the mocker. :redface: I mostly wanted the lens for motorcycle trips, but think it's gonna be getting a thorough workout!

hangin tree · Mar 27, 2007

How far from the bird were you?

Looks good a clear I look at the eye and point of the beak.

Looks like you got a winner. Lets see what you can do.

You Go Girl!!!!!!

cajun angel · Mar 27, 2007

hangin tree said:
How far from the bird were you?

Looks good a clear I look at the eye and point of the beak.

Looks like you got a winner. Lets see what you can do.

You Go Girl!!!!!!

Thanks Gary! I was several feet away as the bird was above me on a wire. I just had my built in flash on and just tried to get a good one. Guess I did! :biggrin:

Peter G · Mar 27, 2007

Congrats Dianne on the new lens! You're going to love the versatility the 18-200 has to offer. Shoot lots and can't wait to see more of your pics.

cajun angel · Mar 27, 2007

MarieBoyer said:
Nice Dianne! Congrats on the lens.

I shot a concert the other night for a choral society. No flash allowed. Not much physical movement allowed either. I had my 18-200VR, Sigma 70-200, Nikkor 50 f/1.8, and 35 f/2. I was shocked but the 18-200 got the best shots by far (taking into consideration everything -- including composition). great lens!

Thanks! I've been drooling over everyone elses photos with it, and after doing more research, figured it would be great to have on motorcycle trips. I was lucky that Ottrot's human was willing to sell it to me! :biggrin:

Peter G said:
Congrats Dianne on the new lens! You're going to love the versatility the 18-200 has to offer. Shoot lots and can't wait to see more of your pics.

Thanks! I'm already starting to see it's a fun lens to have when a tripod isn't practical! I'm looking forward to getting out more and seeing just what all I can do with this lens!

radz · Mar 27, 2007

Nice shot!with handheld you can shoot more inflight bird shots!

TOLady · Mar 27, 2007

Very nice - congrats on the new baby in the family!! *LOL*

Jim Strathearn · Mar 28, 2007

I think this will be a nice "walk around" lens for you. specifically, a great "has to fit on the motorcycle saddle bag" lens...

How far were you from the bird? Is this a crop?

MrDalgof · Mar 28, 2007

Congratulations, Dianne. There's really nothing like seeing that brown truck roll up to your door, is there? :biggrin:

tojor · Mar 28, 2007

Nice shot Dianne. Congratulations with your new lens.

cajun angel · Mar 28, 2007

Jim Strathearn said:
I think this will be a nice "walk around" lens for you. specifically, a great "has to fit on the motorcycle saddle bag" lens...

How far were you from the bird? Is this a crop?

Thanks Jim! The motorcycle is exactly why I wanted it! I think it had to be several feet away. I got as close to the wire as I could and yes, it was cropped.

MrDalgof said:
Congratulations, Dianne. There's really nothing like seeing that brown truck roll up to your door, is there? :biggrin:

Thanks! LOL, I think I may have scared the driver with my excitement! :redface: I was definitely on pins and needles, scared to do anything more than wait at the door, play at the puter by the door, I even talked Mark into picking the kids up from tutoring and piano lessons. Had I known the truck wouldn't arrive until after 6, I think I would have been a bit more relaxed - relaxed? Well maybe not.

tojor said:
Nice shot Dianne. Congratulations with your new lens.

Thanks Torben! I'm planning on playing as much as I can!