Past it's prime

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  • 05-13-2004, 12:54 PM
    Old Timer
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    Past it's prime
    I know this Iris is past it's prime, but I was so excited when the UPS guy stopped today I just couldn't contain myself. This is the first image with the new Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8. This has been my dream lens for more years than I can count. I finally own one of my very own. Thanks to my wife and the $100 rebate. Can't wait to get to a sports field with this baby the autofocus is sooo fast and with the f2.8 I finally have a little DOF control with digital. Just had to post something with it, after all I have owned it for nearly and hour.

    This image is a longway from perfect, but it was the first with the lens.
  • 05-13-2004, 01:11 PM
    Liz
    Congratulations!
    I'm very happy for you - don't forget to tell your wonderful wife how much you love her! ;)

    The colors are awesome here. Great camera.......and great lens. Enjoy and keep posting.

    Liz

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Old Timer
    I know this Iris is past it's prime, but I was so excited when the UPS guy stopped today I just couldn't contain myself. This is the first image with the new Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8. This has been my dream lens for more years than I can count. I finally own one of my very own. Thanks to my wife and the $100 rebate. Can't wait to get to a sports field with this baby the autofocus is sooo fast and with the f2.8 I finally have a little DOF control with digital. Just had to post something with it, after all I have owned it for nearly and hour.

    This image is a longway from perfect, but it was the first with the lens.
  • 05-13-2004, 01:13 PM
    Speed
    Whew! What A Relief!
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Old Timer
    I know this Iris is past it's prime, but I was so excited when the UPS guy stopped today I just couldn't contain myself. This is the first image with the new Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8. This has been my dream lens for more years than I can count. I finally own one of my very own. Thanks to my wife and the $100 rebate. Can't wait to get to a sports field with this baby the autofocus is sooo fast and with the f2.8 I finally have a little DOF control with digital. Just had to post something with it, after all I have owned it for nearly and hour.

    This image is a longway from perfect, but it was the first with the lens.

    I was afraid you were talking about me for a second there! ;-)

    Congratulations on your new lens! I want that lens soooo bad. And I will have one, one day!

    You are a VERY intelligent man listening to your wife like that!

    BTW, hang on to her!!!!
  • 05-13-2004, 01:17 PM
    Sebastian
    The burning question on my mind is WHICH ONE???

    AF-S? AF-D? VR?

    You said it's new, so it must be either the VR or the AF-D, as the AF-S isn't being sold anymore. I had the AF-D and I loved the thing, incredible optics and speed.
  • 05-13-2004, 01:23 PM
    Old Timer
    Coundn't find the AF-S new at B&H or any number of other dealers. So I settled for the AF-D price was really right.
  • 05-13-2004, 01:25 PM
    Speed
    I Think They Discontinued The AF-S
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sebastian
    The burning question on my mind is WHICH ONE???

    AF-S? AF-D? VR?

    You said it's new, so it must be either the VR or the AF-D, as the AF-S isn't being sold anymore. I had the AF-D and I loved the thing, incredible optics and speed.

    Version when they came out with the VR version.
  • 05-13-2004, 01:56 PM
    another view
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Speed
    I was afraid you were talking about me for a second there! ;-)
    I thought that too (yeah, about me, not Speed).

    I've got that lens too - bought mine used a couple years ago. Great lens, very sharp. You'll love it - and handholding it is good exercise too!
  • 05-13-2004, 08:07 PM
    Lionheart
    Congratulations
    That's Nikon's version of my 70-200 f2.8L, and it is one SWEET lens. Man, are you gonna have fun with that baby. Now to go find another baseball game to shoot ;)
  • 05-13-2004, 08:25 PM
    Old Timer
    Wouldn't you know it...
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lionheart
    Now to go find another baseball game to shoot ;)
    Wouldn't you know it poured down here this evening raining out every ballgame in the area. But it was probably a lucky break for me. I got to spent the night lifting weights so I will be able to tote that big glass around.