Recent content by eltawater

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamron-17-50mm-f2-8-XR-Di-II-SP-Lens-Nikon-Fit-/321501418667?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item4adafa54ab Get in quick if you don't mind the tiny scratch :)

If it helps clear up the compatibility question, here's my setup :)

Just to close this thread off, a friend was kind enough to lend me his 70-300 AFS VR for the weekend. I found it pretty fast to focus and actually quite sharp at the long end as I was shooting with f8-f11 for most of the day. Lovely lens and a vast improvement on the Tamron 18-270. As you...

Hello, I'm referring to the plain AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 which is circa year 2000 vintage as you have highlighted. No way will SWMBO entertain the AF-S version :) The 70-300 AF-S and the 300 AF f/4 can be had for similar prices on fleabay, whereas the old 70-300 AF is under 100 pounds. I'm a bit...

Hello, I'm looking forward to going to the Waddington Airshow in early July and am currently in a quandry over which lens to buy. I attended the Duxford show last year with my Tamron 18-270 attached to my Nikon D3100 and was a little disappointed with the soft images and dog slow focussing at...

They can be incredibly photogenic when they want to be... DSC_0005 by eltawater, on Flickr

A decent bag and strap will be good. Recommendations for lenses will depend upon the type of photography you want to be doing, be it portrait, landscapes, fast moving nature/sports. I find the 35mm AF-S 1.8G a wonderfully sharp lens for portraits and some landscape shots.

I'm toying with a cheap AF 70-300 nikkor for around 80 pounds, just for the extra length when I need it. Any opinions on whether this is worth attaching to the D7000? Have previously owned a 55-200 on the D3100 and I can't say I was too impressed with the IQ towards the long end.

There's a decent amount of padding on the 55aw but I doubt it's made to stand up to the specific needs that you have (what if it smacks a rock? ;)).

That's going to be a bit of a pain in the bum given the proliferation of split fold seats and ski hatches across modern car ranges. Doesn't that pretty much restrict the cover down to old style saloons with no fold down seats?

If you pop the camera name into the search box on the cex website, you'll find the page which tells you what they sell, buy and offer in-store exchange value for. Bear in mind that these are best prices for best condition/all the accessories, so you'll be offered less if it is tatty with no box...

I have a toploader lowepro 55aw which is currently holding my: D7000 with 16-85 lens attached 35mm 1.8G Jessops AF360 flash front pouch also holds my two yongnuo flash triggers, graduated filters and a credit card sized memory card USB reader. It'll cope with a suprising amount of kit.

I'm happy to have a look at the card for you to see if there's anything that can be retrieved if you want to bung it in the post?

My ebay special has turned up today, and first impressions are that it has a really fast focusing motor. Slightly odd having the focus adjustment ring towards the camera body end, but I'm sure it's something I'll get used to.

My 16-85 VR has turned up today and I have to say that it makes a perfect match for the D7000 in terms of proportions and weight. Really like how it all feels, but might consider swapping the neck strap for an R strap now....