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Probably because many are switching to you new 70-300?So why are there so many used 55-200mm lenses available? Wex and LCE each have a dozen, MPB has thirty! I know it's been around since the early days of the X system but so has the 27mm and there are virtually none of those available s/h.
Cheers George, appreciate your commentsVery nice landscape style Fujigraph Stuart, well composed with good colour and a nice sky.
Great bike photography Trevor, is that bottom photo a Honda 750 Phil Read Replica by chance..?I love my motorbikes.
Proceeded in camera via X Raw Studio
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Sunbeam at Newlands April 2021-2.jpg by Trevor, on Flickr
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H-D at Newlands April 2021-2.jpg by Trevor, on Flickr
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Pre Unit Trumpet at Newlands April 2021-2.jpg by Trevor, on Flickr
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Racing Honda 5 at Newlands April 2021-2.jpg by Trevor, on Flickr
Great bike photography Trevor, is that bottom photo a Honda 750 Phil Read Replica by chance..?
Keep the bike photography coming bro...!! Loving it.
Cheers;
Peter
Anybody managed to get their hands on an 18mm 1.4 as yet?
Probably because many are switching to you new 70-300?
Probably because many are switching to you new 70-300?
Yep, I'm thinking of doing exactly this. But with the floodgates opened, not sure I'll actually be able to sell the 55-200 for enough to make it worth it.
I'm new to the X-E2 so I thought my first photos might turn out to be rubbish.
A Load of Rubbish by Garry Knight, on Flickr
I'm new to the X-E2 so I thought my first photos might turn out to be rubbish.
A Load of Rubbish by Garry Knight, on Flickr
Is it much better? I've only read one or two reviews and so far it doesn't seem like a black and white thing..Probably because many are switching to you new 70-300?
First time since last year I actually took the X100V out today, while having my glasses fixed I went and had a pint in a lovely big beer garden then picked up my glasses and had a mooch. So over the moon that I kicked my self up the back side thanks to the members advice on TP.
Dont be So Yellow by Rohan, on Flickr
Big Red by Rohan, on Flickr
I can only compare it to the 50-140, and it is not really a fair comparison. Fast f/2.8 versus f/4-5.6, internal zoom versus extending barrel...Is it much better? I've only read one or two reviews and so far it doesn't seem like a black and white thing..
I've got the 100-400 and the 40-150 and am thinking of trading one of them in but for me it seems that the 55-200 is likely to be the one I go for.
Another two from today X100V, then crazy edits in Nik Collection, on the Dome I added a bit of noise to help make it look older.
Clock Tower by Rohan, on Flickr
Brighton Dome by Rohan, on Flickr
Two very nice architectural style Fujigraphs Dave, particularly liking #1.
Thanks Pete, the hose also had a little hole in it hence the spray coming up too.wOw Donna, really love the effect on this fabulous capture, that Viltrox 23mm renders beautifully. Wonderful capture/processing!
Regards;
Pete
Thanks for that - like you, ultra sharpness is not a necessity for me, but something a bit lighter than the 50-140 (got that wrong last time didn't I !) would be nice for walks and holidays. I may just see what MPB have in stock..I can only compare it to the 50-140, and it is not really a fair comparison. Fast f/2.8 versus f/4-5.6, internal zoom versus extending barrel...
I can honestly say it is not as sharp as the 50-140, but that is an exceptionally sharp lens. However, having said that, I am more than happy with the results it gives, as for my style of photography, ultra-sharpness is not a necessity.
Is it much better? I've only read one or two reviews and so far it doesn't seem like a black and white thing..
I've got the 100-400 and the 40-150 and am thinking of trading one of them in but for me it seems that the 55-200 is likely to be the one I go for.
THe 70-300 is half the weight of the 50-140, and I can tell you, that makes a real noticeable difference to your bag weight!Thanks for that - like you, ultra sharpness is not a necessity for me, but something a bit lighter than the 50-140 (got that wrong last time didn't I !) would be nice for walks and holidays. I may just see what MPB have in stock..
Awesome Trevor, love that MV......!Bit more bike stuff.
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X-75 4 at Newlands April 2021 by Trevor, on Flickr
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Triumph Trident at Newlands April 2021 by Trevor, on Flickr
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MV F4 2 at Newlands April 2021 by Trevor, on Flickr
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Lightweight Triumph 250 at Newlands April 2021 by Trevor, on Flickr
Again, all jpegs via X Raw Studio
Loving the light painting stuff. I really should give this a go. Never tried it.Not work boots this time, but I do like Timberland
More play with light painting ...
H1 16-55
Timberland Earthkeepers by Paulie-W, on Flickr
Not work boots this time, but I do like Timberland
More play with light painting ...
H1 16-55
Timberland Earthkeepers by Paulie-W, on Flickr
The 70-300 is/will be a bit of a jack of all trades. The 50-140 is brilliant at what it does, although it could do with being able to focus a little closer. The 100-400 has the longest reach, and if you like shooting birds, then this is your only real option. Even if the subject is a long way off, the 100-400 allows me to make a better observation/identification when I get home. I thought I was looking at a Curlew on the beach at Burnham on Sea the other day, but the images confirmed it was, in fact, a Whimbrel. Quite a rare sight down south, only seen while passing through.
Also, the 100-400 and 1.4TC give great results if the light is OK. I upgraded the T3 firmware and even the 100-400 focuses quite quickly now.
I imagine the 55-200 is a bit of a jack of all trades too, but weight is a big issue as I rarely take out the 50-140, and the 100-400 comes out on proper shoots, ie when I'm going to a race meeting, birding etc. I like the idea of the faster aperture of the 55-200 over the 75-300 and then there is the money side of it....THe 70-300 is half the weight of the 50-140, and I can tell you, that makes a real noticeable difference to your bag weight!