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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Some people make better decisions, after explaining the situation, and putting some thought into it.

Although its rhetorical. Lending an ear doesn't hurt anybody.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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My friend who's a photographer says if going off-brand..."Sigma or Tokina, Tamrons are crap."
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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yeah tamron FTL. Sigma is as far as i'd go off brand. But I am LOYAL to Canon cause I know they have SUPERB lenses.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RnB180
Originally Posted by DonNguyen
if thats what you think, then why are you asking?
id like to hear what others thoughts, are on the lens. My opinion is not fact

however I was wondering if some might have personal experience with the tamron and if so how it compares with other lenses.
apparently you think the IQ difference between the lenses are marginal and can be fixed with post processing...so what's the brand matter? why buy the more expensive lens?
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kiss_kiss_kill
My friend who's a photographer says if going off-brand..."Sigma or Tokina, Tamrons are crap."
Really? I have been using Sigma's since I got my D2 and I have only had one problem with them and that was after dropping the lens out of the back of a moving vehicle on accident.

I like these lenses a lot more than any of the Nikon lenses that I own
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Scionarra
did anyone get a hold of the new nikkor 35mm f1.8?

i ordered one but theyre on backorder so i was wondering if anyone has it
i got one from BH when they first had them available.. sweet lens.. great for low light.. sharp pictures when wide open.. i read that the bokeh is lacking but i dont know to much about that to being with..

heres a sample i put up earlier..



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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Roja, i know u got more than just that one shot with ur new lens......

Looking good tho. Come wash my car please.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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haha I just spent like 4 hours vacuuming and washing it this morning. So fresh n clean now.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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dude i need to wash mine badly. it is the dirtiest it has EVER been.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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This goes out to you, RobbyJ.

uneditted, cuz I'm at work.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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i think the cup should've been in focus too..
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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Should've but I only posted the pic to taunt RobbyJ cuz we've been talking about craving bobas for the past hour & I ditched work for 10 mins to go get one & he can't even get one till tomorrow, lol.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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DAMN now i want one. I live right around the corner from a bubble tea shop. STRAWBERRY FTW!!!!
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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For me? Why thank you.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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HA, you can pay me back for this one, since we already agreed you'd be buying me one on a daily basis for ~*insert ridiculous number here* of years.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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damn u Tina. Now I am craving one of these!!!!!
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Elijahtc
DAMN now i want one. I live right around the corner from a bubble tea shop. STRAWBERRY FTW!!!!
I always just get thai tea. I've tried pineapple, too, it's pretty good, but I'm partial to just plain ole' thai tea.This place has like, every flavor imaginable.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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boba reminds me of high school.. good times..
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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yeah same here. Even stuff like asparagus and green bean.

I always get Strawberry, Mango, or a mix of the two. Chocolate was NASTY but i don't really like chocolate in the first place.

oh and here is a link to what i am pretty sure is some shots of Beale Street which is in Memphis. As u can see from the photos the buildings have a LOT of character but it's just sooooo dangerous down there.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/750407



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