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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Whiston, Merseyside, UK
Posts: 571
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New Camera! at last!!! Fuji S5 pro
well I've done it at last, after 2 false starts I bought myself the Fuji S5 Pro. I can't wait for it to arrive! and I'll post some pics as soon as I have it in my grubby little hands! now looking at the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 and fingers crossed D700 early next year! wife permitting that is!
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Kit 1 Fuji xpro1 35mm f1.4 18m f2 |
Kit 2 fuji s5 pro Nikon 50mm f1.8 AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G AF-S NIKKOR 55-200mm 1:4-5.6 G |
Other Kit View my profile to see my other kit! |
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Leicestershire, UK
Posts: 2,133
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S5 Pro is a great camera for dynamic range. My friend has one for wedding photography and most people consider it great for weddings and portraits etc. Most of the Nikon accessories fit too. Ideal.
I am (I think) just about to sell my Sigma 24-70 f2.8 (non HSM) which I consider to be a very good lens. It's a good copy, unmarked optically, vgc. case and box. if you think you may be interested send me a PM. i'm yet to price it up. I am off to work now but will likely be on later.
Even if you don't get mine I would recommend it. The only reason i am changing is because i really wanted a Nikon 24-70 but due to economies have settled with the older 28-70. The Nikons have better performance wide open and at f4, but once past there, the Sigma improves rapidly and i did most of my shooting at around f5.6. On a crop format you can hardly see this, but on a D700 it does make a difference if you look. If most of your shots are f5.6 or smaller the Sigma makes a lot of sense for a numerous reasons, size, weight, value, quality etc. I am almost tempted to keep it for a lighter kit bag. The D700, and an obligation for quality lenses has taken the size and weight of my bag up considerably.
Would be good to see some shots of that S5.
I am (I think) just about to sell my Sigma 24-70 f2.8 (non HSM) which I consider to be a very good lens. It's a good copy, unmarked optically, vgc. case and box. if you think you may be interested send me a PM. i'm yet to price it up. I am off to work now but will likely be on later.
Even if you don't get mine I would recommend it. The only reason i am changing is because i really wanted a Nikon 24-70 but due to economies have settled with the older 28-70. The Nikons have better performance wide open and at f4, but once past there, the Sigma improves rapidly and i did most of my shooting at around f5.6. On a crop format you can hardly see this, but on a D700 it does make a difference if you look. If most of your shots are f5.6 or smaller the Sigma makes a lot of sense for a numerous reasons, size, weight, value, quality etc. I am almost tempted to keep it for a lighter kit bag. The D700, and an obligation for quality lenses has taken the size and weight of my bag up considerably.
Would be good to see some shots of that S5.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: South Wales, UK
Posts: 15,385
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Nice one FB - look forward to seeing your shots with it!
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Kit 1 Nikon D300 Nikon 55-200mm VR |
Kit 2 Nikon D40 Nikon 18-55mm |
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My Compact/P&S: Panasonic Lumix TZ7 |
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: uk/usa
Posts: 10,146
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Nice!!! They are supposed to produce fab skintones, and excellent for portrait /wedding work.
Enjoy, and post picies
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Enjoy, and post picies
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Whiston, Merseyside, UK
Posts: 571
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as soon as it arrives I'll post some pics! I can't wait
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Kit 1 Fuji xpro1 35mm f1.4 18m f2 |
Kit 2 fuji s5 pro Nikon 50mm f1.8 AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G AF-S NIKKOR 55-200mm 1:4-5.6 G |
Other Kit View my profile to see my other kit! |
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Norfolk, UK
Posts: 2,615
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Have fun with your new toy!!!
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Kit 1 Canon 550D Canon 50mm 1.8 Sigma 30mm 1.4 on loan: Tamron 90mm |
Kit 2 Canon 300D (in use by my 10 year old) |
Other Kit View my profile to see my other kit! |
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My Compact/P&S: broken |
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: West Cork, Ireland
Posts: 7,578
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Cool! Look forward to your pics!
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Kit 1 Nikon D800 Nikkor 50mm f1.4 Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 macro Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Nikon 70-300mm AF f/4-5.6G Nikon 50mm f1.8 |
Kit 2 Nikon D700 |
Other Kit View my profile to see my other kit! |
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My Compact/P&S: Fuji finepix bridge |