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18-55mm Kit Lens
May 3, 2013
6:18 pm
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Bought an 18-55mm VR kit lens today to see what it could do.
Got the lens, Hoya filter and hood for about $250 Canadian tax in.
Could have saved 50 bucks buying used but, to me the 5 year warranty is
worth the extra money spent. The light conditions were harsh
with bright sun and hard shadows. I think the lens did pretty well. I have
7 days now to beat it to death and return it for full refund, or, enjoy it and keep it lol!DSC_3182-2.jpgDSC_3142.jpgDSC_3129.jpgDSC_3184.jpgDSC_3212.jpg

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May 4, 2013
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Hey….. good for you Dale!
As you know, I also use the 18-55 and am very happy with it.
It will add much versatility to your 7000.

These are a great example of what it can do.
Apparently, one thing it can’t do is make that bird pretty.

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May 4, 2013
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I like the first and the last shot…
And i use the only Kit lens i possess, to explore more and more…
But have to get one prime and zoom lens ASAP..
I do like the kit lens a lot, because its the first lens you ll shoot with and it enhances skills to some extent…
Great shots although Dale…Smile

May 4, 2013
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Mandrake/Sam
The 18-55 is really a steal for the money (like the 35mm prime!)
I am impressed by this little lens because it doesn’t break the bank
and the thing is sharp, sharp, sharp!
I was out earlier this morning taking some more pics to get a better
idea of what I can expect from the lens.
My next purchase is almost guaranteed to be the 70-300 and then I
should be done.
Will be on later to do a few posts from this morning. Have to go to the
mother-in-laws as Ann (my wife) kindly offered our help to weed her gardens
today. My day off and I’m going to be knee deep in damned weeds!!!
Dale.Frown

May 4, 2013
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Mandrake
That heron aint gonna win any beauty contests soon!!!
They’re ugly but in a weird way interesting.

May 4, 2013
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nikonguy said
My next purchase is almost guaranteed to be the 70-300 and then I should be done.
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Interesting. Why the 70-300 and not the 55-300?
I know the AF is a bit faster and that the 70-300 can be used on both FX and DX cameras.
Any other special reason you want this considerably heavier and more expensive lens?

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May 5, 2013
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Looks like an awesome lens. I have Canon and the only lens ive bought is the 50mm. The kit lens sucked….but its older. I look forward to learning what different lenses can do!!

May 5, 2013
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Mandrake
The reason I’m considering the 70-300 is because I do
have the 70-300 on my Canon Rebel and it has really
worked well for telephoto shots. When the time comes I will
try a few out on my camera and see what works best for me.
Melissa – I have an old Canon Rebel and I do have the 18-55 kit
lens, and bought a 50mm prime and the 70-300 telephoto.
Whenever I take take pics with the Canon I always use the telephoto.
I have some old posts using that lens that I took pics of nesting herons etc.
Take a look at some of them one day and see what you think.
Dale.Smile

May 7, 2013
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Congratulation on a new lens! Ii see spring finally come to Canada! We are looking forward to a lot of pictures!

May 7, 2013
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easyexposure said

Congratulation on a new lens! Ii see spring finally come to Canada! We are looking forward to a lot of pictures!

Yes, spring is finally here… Don’t know why, there’s a lot more flowers pics than a few months behind ;)

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