November 2006 - Photo Jottings

November 21 2006

11/21/06

Here’s a fancy studio shot of the new Nikon D40.  I’m more than likely going to review this camera if I can get one soon.  Hopefully, Nikon is better about release dates than Sony, (read below) so it should be the first part of December, then a couple weeks for the full review to appear, which will naturally include …

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November 19 2006

11/19/06

Check out my in-depth review of the Minolta AF 28mm F/2.8 lens.  I appears to be the same as the re-badged Sony, selling for $249, though the Minolta sells on ebay for around the $50 mark.  This lens may not be the most useful, but it won’t hurt you to have a look:)…

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November 16 2006

11/16/06

Nikon announces the new D40, a downgrade to the D50, but I think consumers will benefit in the long run, meaning excellent image quality and noise reduction, even at high ISOs for a good price.  It’s nice to see a company go for quality instead of quantity in this day and age.  Check the quick specs below or go…

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November 12 2006

11/12/06

Before you is yet another lens I’ll be reviewing soon.  My limited use so far has revealed a pretty decent lens, but we won’t judge it until the full review.  I’d like to get my hands on the new Carl Zeiss 16-80mm but there seems to be a problem getting it to market.  Sony’s website said they would take …

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November 11 2006

11/11/06

Here’s a new lens from Tamron, due out in 2007; I assume early in the year. No pricing yet but most likely $500 – $600.  Focal length equivalent on an aps-c size sensor approximately 27mm-375mm.

  • Tamron SP AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro
  • Compatible Mount: Canon, pentax, Samsung, Sony/maxxum and Nikon.
  • Maximum Mag ratio:1:3.5
  • Weight: 430g (15.2oz)
  • Filter

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