Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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