Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]According to you, you don't have a reason to use one. Chris Williams www.zoeicaimages.net www.rebirthworkshops.com 504-231-6261 On Sep 17, 2010, at 12:18 AM, Mark Rabiner wrote: > Great idea that's what I'll do for my birthday rent some exotic > nikon lens. > Maybe a full frame camera to go with it for the weakened. Never stop > shooting the whole weekend. No sleep. > > -------------------- > Mark William Rabiner > Photography > mark at rabinergroup.com > > >> From: Christopher Williams <zoeica at mac.com> >> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:13:16 -0500 >> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Wow! 200mm f/2G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor >> >> Well I used this lens last year for a NYC bridal shoot in the cold >> and >> can tell you I love the speed and VR. My hands were freezing and the >> sun was going down so the VR was very helpful. The 200mm allows you >> to >> also get up pretty close unlike the 70-200/2.8. The lens is heavy yes >> and does not balance well unless you use a D3 or a D700 w/grip. I >> have >> a few 30x40" prints done with this lens and it easily surpasses the >> quality of my 80-200/2.8. >> >> I was happy, my bride was happy. >> >> Also came in very handy in Grand Central Station as well as being >> able >> to be across the street shooting the bride among cabs on the street. >> >> Do I own it? No I've rented it when I thought I would need it. If I >> knew I could use it every shoot, I'd own it in a heartbeat. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Chris Williams >> www.zoeicaimages.net >> www.rebirthworkshops.com >> 504-231-6261 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information