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Monday, 31 January 2011
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Friday, 28 January 2011
The 18-200mm Canon Lens Does it All
If you own a Canon Digital Rebel or one of the Canon xxD digital SLR Cameras, the 18-200mm Canon Lens deserves a look from you.
Its official name is Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS telephoto lens. Quite a moniker, huh? The EF-S designation means that It is specifically for what are known as "crop sensor" cameras. Also labeled as APS-C sensors. So, if you are shooting with a Canon 7D or one of the full frame models, the 18-200mm Canon lens will not even mount to your camera.
Benefits of Owning a Super-Zoom Lens
The obvious main benefit of owning one of these Super-Zoom lenses is that it can stay on your digital SLR almost constantly. This is an excellent advantage for travel and vacations when you don't want to lug a camera bag or heavy backpack all over the countryside.
It is also great for getting quick shots. You do not have to stop and affix just the right lens to your camera body. Many times the shot is gone by the time you finish setting up to take it.
In fact, having to change lenses is one of the blessings AND the curses of digital SLR owners. We actually buy the cameras so we can change the lens, then we are frustrated when we have to.
Continuing with the benefits, this lens has a few more worth mention.
First, as mentioned is the focal range, which is 11x. Considering the monumental variation in range, the image quality is exceptional.
Also, there is IS (image stabilization) which is supposed to give you an additional 4-stops of aperture without having to use a tripod. This is important because the widest aperture is only f/3.5, and it increases from there to a max of f/5.6. This is typical of the super-zoom lenses, whether Canon or some other manufacturer.
One more benefit is the bokeh that is produced when using a wide aperture. Photographers are always comparing bokeh. Briefly, it is when you try to get the main subject of your photo in sharp focus and have the other areas of the photo in a pleasingly blurred focus. The 18-200 does a pretty good job with this, but it is not considered the best.
The last benefit has to do with a comparison to the "kit lenses" that Canon promotes. Sometimes new buyers purchase the 18-55mm starter lens and an additional 55-250mm lens for the mid-range focal lengths. These two lenses are not bad as far as image quality goes, but they are not high quality construction.
The Canon 18-200mm lens is far better constructed than the kit lenses.
The Down Side
You will find this true of most super-zooms, whether they are Canon, Nikon, Sigma, or Tamron lenses. There is a compromise in image quality in order to get the wide focal range. Most will have barrel distortion at the wide angles and chromatic aberration issues at both the shortest and the longest focal lengths.
This is not to say that the images are bad - the lens produces really good images. The problem areas are quite minimal, and you might not even notice them without someone pointing them out to you. But if you are looking for the pixel-perfect image, you will either need to pay more money or use a more specific focal length lens.
Finally, consider a Canon look-alike.
Third party manufacturers have produced some really good lenses that fit Canon digital SLR cameras. If the benefits and problem areas are identical, why not consider saving some money for one of those? It's a thought.
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Saturday, 22 January 2011
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Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Sigma 300-800mm F/5.6 DG Unboxing; Focusing Speed
This lens has been with me for more than a year, but just for request, I will be sharing with the world how the tribk case looks like etc when you buy this bazooka. I have also recorded the auto focusing speed in this video. I am only lacking hte Polariser filter which I lost it. (I dont even use it anyway as Wildlife photography always has insufficient lighting). From my personal experience with using my most used lens, the focus speed is fast enough for flight shots of big birds like herons, eagles, storks etc. It is also fast enough to track humans running at a 100metre sprint, and taking vehicles moving at F1 speed. Anything faster, Sigma's HSM speed is not fast enough to track much more rapid moving subjects. My wildlife photos taken with this lens @ www.kenniepan.com Questions comments feel free to write in. Sorry about the video Out-of-Focusedness- shaking etc, it is rather difficult to hold a camera steadily while trying to move something.
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Saturday, 15 January 2011
One Day in Paris
Soundtrack - Yann Tiersen: A Secret Place Camera: Nikon D90, Lens: Sigma 10/20mm
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Thursday, 13 January 2011
Surah Al-Kahfi 2/3
by: amateur reciter on Friday Location: U Letiste, Olomouc Camera: Nikon d5000 Lens: Sigma 50-150mm 1:2.8
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Friday, 7 January 2011
Big Question: Nikon, Canon or Sony SLR?
If you are in the market for a new SLR, chances are you are looking at a camera from Canon, Nikon, or Sony. Many of you will already have lenses, flashes, and other accessories that you've purchased which will inevitably force you to stick with the brand you chose. And while this is not very exciting, the companies are so close in quality and features that you really aren't missing much either. However, for those of us looking to start our SLR body and lens collection, the decision can seem daunting - if not impossible. I happen to fit into this group. I have sold all of my SLR gear to fund other photography projects over the last couple years. I used to own an Olympus E-3 and a Sigma SD9. I loved both of these outfits (especially the Olympus lenses) but decided to sell them anyway. Looking back, I have determined that, for me, the 4/3's sensor is better off in the micro line of cameras. While Olympus' lenses are fantastic, the sensor cannot hold up to the quality of the competitors full frame sensors. The Sigma SLR's, I believe still have some of the best image quality you can obtain. However, if you shoot higher that ISO 200 you will not like the results from their cameras. So, how do we choose between the three other major companies?
Nikon
When looking at Nikon, a few details standout above the competition: high ISO performance, build, and usability. Nikon cameras are still the leader in high ISO performance, each camera in their line (the exception maybe being the D3100) has best-in-class performance. The Nikon D3S can shoot images at 12,800 ISO that look as noise-free as ISO 800 with Sony's A900. The disadvantage? Nikon cameras have very low resolution, the lowest of all three companies by a large margin. The D3s for instance, has 12 megapixels. The Canon competitor, the 1D Mark IV, has 16.1 (Sony does not have a direct competitor for this camera). The D700 also only has 12 megapixels, while the offerings from Canon and Sony are over 20. Larger prints are going to be more difficult with Nikon, however unless you're printing mural size prints this likely will not matter to you.
The build quality of Nikon cameras is insane. Most are indestructible bricks that never feel cheap or flimsy. Just hold the D700 and the Canon 5D Mark II together, the build quality isn't even close. Nikon's also are more contoured to human hands and most users agree they are much more comfortable to use than Canon over the long haul. However, Sony is probably equal in comfort to Nikon (and very close in build quality). The disadvantage to this is that Nikon's are usually very heavy. The Canon 5D Mark II is 1.79 lbs, the Sony A850 is 1.875lbs, however the Nikon D700 is 2.19lbs! While the difference doesn't sound like that much, you will definitely notice the difference over a whole day.
Nikon users constantly, and annoyingly, preach about the usability of Nikon's. I'm talking to you Ken Rockwell! As annoying as this can be, the fact is that they are right. Nikon's are faster to use in the field than Canon and Sony. From not having to press play to analyzing the images you just shot, allowing pretty much all functions be accessed with one hand, Nikon's handle very well. But, up until the latest Nikon D7000 they did not have the ability to save ALL camera settings in a quick access custom setting. You have 3 custom store banks in both Canon and Sony professional cameras (the new Nikon D7000 still only has 2).
Canon
Canon's strong points are price, performance/resolution ratio, and a trusted history. Canon's lenses are generally reasonably priced when compared to the competition. While Nikon is insanely expensive, Canon always seems to have the comparable offering at a lower price point. For instance, the Canon 35mm f/1.4 lens is $1,369 at B&H Photo, while Nikon's 35mm f/1.4 lens is $1,799 (I'm not adding Sony's option here because, in my opinion, the Sony version is far inferior. When the Sony Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 is released then that will be a true test).
Canon's bodies are probably the leaders when it comes to the comparison of performance vs resolution. In most cases, the higher the resolution the camera has, the lower the frames per second (FPS) and worse it performs at high ISO's. Canon's 1D Mark IV does a very good job at high ISO's and with FPS however it is still at a pretty high resolution of 16 megapixels. The D3S as mentioned above is only 12. With Canon, you get the best of both worlds.....sort of. If you choose Canon, you are making concessions on both sides (high ISO and resolution) but have decent performance from both. While Nikon will offer better high ISO performance and Sony's resolution and detail is better, Canon is still pretty good at both. So if you find the performance of Canon bodies good enough for your needs in these two factors than they are the way to go.
Canon also has a long trusted history, that is backed by the most professional users. You know Canon will be around, will continue to create new products and strive to create new technologies. With Sony, they are relatively new to the game and you can't be as sure about how they will support their line in the long run.
Sony
Sony is an interesting animal, because they seem to show the most promise but are also the most behind. Sony's benefits are great Zeiss glass, phenomenal resolution, and superior body and viewfinder feel. Sony has a contract with Zeiss, and thus Zeiss creates auto-focus lenses for Sony SLR's that are better than the comparable Nikon and Canon offerings. They are fantastic. However, there are not that many Zeiss lenses at the moment. To date, they have made a 24mm f/2, a 85mm f/1.4, a 135mm f/1.8, a 24-70mm f/2.8, a 16-35mm f/2.8, and a 16-80mm zoom (which is not very good). That may seem like a lot of lenses, but there are too many holes at the moment. Zeiss is known for great primes, and I only shoot primes so I could care less about the zooms. So with the Zeiss prime we only have 24mm, 85mm, and 135mm lens choices. Until 35mm and 50mm f/1.4 lenses are added to the lineup, as well as a macro lens then the lineup is incomplete. Fortunately, Zeiss has had some conferences showing they plan to make many new lenses and I assume these will be part of the roll-out this year. The Sony lenses, including the G-series lenses are mostly not up to par with the best from Canon and Nikon. The only exception is the 300mm f/2.8 prime, which is a fantastic lens. I should also mention that there is no super-telephoto prime as of yet, but the 500mm f/4 prime was announced, which if it is as good as the 30omm will be a great lens for sports and wildlife photographers.
Sony's resolution and detail is higher than the competition, there isn't much to argue against this. The images the Sony bodies produce (with good glass) are amazing. However, at the moment their Pro SLR's get noisy even at ISO 400, which is way too low compared to the competition. So shooting in dim light is tricky on professional Sony cameras. However, their latest consumer offerings including the a-33 and a-55 (as well as the NEX-5) have fantastic high ISO performance. So hopefully this is a sign of Sony learning how to control the noise and their refresh of the a850 and a900 will be much better at high ISO.
Finally, Sony's bodies are very well built, very comfortable, and the viewfinders are the brightest I've seen. They also manage to keep the weight under control (unlike Nikon) which is a nice sign. There really are no negatives to how Sony's handle, other than they are a bit heavier than the Canon competitors.
Conclusion
Well that all depends (I know you hate that). But I'm not going to cop-out and say it's really up to you and not give a definitive choice; I hate when other writers do that. I've broken down the pros and cons of every camera brand, your needs may be different than mine. However, at this point I would choose Sony if you are starting new. With the combination of Zeiss lenses, promising line up of telephoto primes, great handling, and high resolution there aren't many negatives to point out. The main issue with Sony is high ISO performance, which they seem to be correcting in their new camera releases. So, what I would do is buy a Sony a55 and a Zeiss lens. And wait for the a850/a900 to be updated and then buy that as your Pro SLR.
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Tuesday, 4 January 2011
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Saturday, 1 January 2011
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