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Registered 20 years agoFeel free to ask me any questions about using the DL2. It's basically the same as my DS that I've been using for the last year and a half (I know the ins & outs of the Pentax, even though I've got a Canon 5D too now). -
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Registered 19 years agoreflux wrote:
Excellent, thanks reflux!
Feel free to ask me any questions about using the DL2. It's basically the same as my DS that I've been using for the last year and a half (I know the ins & outs of the Pentax, even though I've got a Canon 5D too now).
1st question - what does APO mean on lenses? There are two lenses I've seen which are identical apart from APO and it's about a 60 quid difference and I've got no idea why
[link=http://www.jessops.com/Store/s26772/0/Lenses/Sigma/70-300mm-f-and-4-56-APO-Macro-DG-(Pentax-AF)/details.aspx?&IsSearch=y&pageindex=1&CatId=143&comp=y">with and -
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Registered 20 years agoGinger wrote:
Not exactly sure what APO is a short for, but basically it means that the lens has higher quality glass elements that minimize colour aberration. They are considered to be worth the difference in price, especially when when it comes to telezooms, like the Sigma 70-300.
1st question - what does APO mean on lenses? There are two lenses I've seen which are identical apart from APO and it's about a 60 quid difference and I've got no idea why
Oh. I found this:
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3.5.1 What does APO mean?
APO is short for apochromatic. This is a series of coatings and special lens material that manufacturers use to ensure that all waveforms of light are focused at the same point. Since different colors of light normally focus at slightly different spots on the film plane (called chromatic abboration), APO lenses typically result in sharper images than non-APO lenses. APO lenses are also more costly.
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Don't forget ebay either. I found this Tamron 70-300 which is considered to be the best in it's class (ie, slightly better than the Sigma APO and better than the older Pentax FA 80-320). I'd bid on that. -
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Registered 19 years agoreflux wrote:
thanks for the heads up - bid placed
Ginger wrote:
Not exactly sure what APO is a short for, but basically it means that the lens has higher quality glass elements that minimize colour aberration. They are considered to be worth the difference in price, especially when when it comes to telezooms, like the Sigma 70-300.
1st question - what does APO mean on lenses? There are two lenses I've seen which are identical apart from APO and it's about a 60 quid difference and I've got no idea why
Oh. I found this:
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3.5.1 What does APO mean?
APO is short for apochromatic. This is a series of coatings and special lens material that manufacturers use to ensure that all waveforms of light are focused at the same point. Since different colors of light normally focus at slightly different spots on the film plane (called chromatic abboration), APO lenses typically result in sharper images than non-APO lenses. APO lenses are also more costly.
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Don't forget ebay either. I found this Tamron 70-300 which is considered to be the best in it's class (ie, slightly better than the Sigma APO and better than the older Pentax FA 80-320). I'd bid on that.
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Registered 16 years agoCouldn't make it into town early enough, looks like I'll have to wait until Tuesday now. -
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Registered 16 years agoHate to disappoint, but I've just bought an entire Canon 300D camera setup (Camera, 3 batteries, 2.2gb memory card, USB reader, the standard 18-55mm lens, a Canon 75-300mm lens, UV filter and bag) for £410 on ebay. Much as I'd like what people are saying is a better camera, I couldn't turn down an entire outfit for that price when I'd have spent as much on the camera and memory card with the DL2.
That article someone linked to yesterday about the equipment mattering less than you'd think obviously had an effect. -
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Registered 16 years agoWell I think there'll be enough there to keep me going for a while 
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Registered 20 years agoRaid wrote:
You ALWAYS think that. But you're wrong. I don't even dare to speculate how much money I've spent after only a year and a half. It's like drugs. Good and expensive drugs. But hey, atleast I've got a hobby now that only PARTLY involves computers (and finally an excuse to buy new hardware too).
Well I think there'll be enough there to keep me going for a while
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Registered 16 years agoHeh, well put it like this; the lack of money will ensure that I have enough there to keep me going for a while
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Registered 20 years agoRaid wrote:
And then you sell everything you own to get "some of the L-glass"
...maybe the odd new memory card....gif)
Ooooh yes sir, before you know it...
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Registered 16 years agoI've picked up that glass means lens from the DPReview forum, but what's l-glass? -
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Registered 20 years agoRaid wrote:
Canons most expensive pro-lenses. Built like tanks, often grey/white and expensive as heck. If you watch the footy you'll notice that almost all photographer have those.
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Registered 16 years agoYeah, I know which ones you're on about, but I can't imagine I'll ever either need or be able to afford one. I'm going to try and do a little motorsport photography (someone on the DPReview forums said the Canons were slightly better at it than other brands), will the 70-300mm lens be sufficient for that? Unfortunately the seller didn't state the aperture ratings, but it's a Canon lens, that might narrow it down a bit.
I've also been reading a bit of the Canon Tips and Tricks page (here), there's some interesting things you can do with it, and so cheaply too (using a cheap mobile phone hands free headset as a remote shutter release for example, apparently you can use any as long as it has a button on it). -
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Registered 16 years agoWhat are the prime lenses good for exactly? -
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