and then she snapped: "pockles" in black and white. and a new lens!

"pockles" in black and white. and a new lens!


 

I've been looking for a faster (read wider aperture) lens and today I got a screaming deal (totally stole that phrase from my friend SuLee). I got a Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 and I got it off Craigslist. It's got a decent range, and a maximum aperture of 2.8 whether I'm at 28mm OR I'm at 75mm! I think this will be a great "walking around" lens, (whatever that means). And did I mention I got it for half retail? Seriously, folks, I only paid $250 bucks for this lens. And it is seriously like new. It looks brand new. It works perfectly. I love Craigslist.

What is YOUR "go to" lens? The one that's on your camera most of the time? I'd love to hear, so leave your answer in the comments.

on Wednesday, August 01, 2012
in

6 comments:

  1. monstergirleeAugust 1, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I just bought that exact lens about 2 months ago and love it, you get 2.8 every single time you want it - what a treat!

    One thing is sometimes it doesn't know where to focus (like in a macro situation) so you'll hear the AF motor kind of running and I wonder if that'll wear it out quicker. So when it starts to do that, I'll try to go with manual. Just something to listen for.

    Enjoy your new lens - whee!

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownAugust 2, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I love black and white photos. I use it alot (especially to make myself look good - ha!). This shot just totally captures Summer, I think.

    And, congrats on the acquisition of a new and awesome lens!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Sandra KohlmannAugust 2, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I have nothing to say to the lens question. Unless you'd like me to go into detail about my fave "lens" on Hipstamatic. ;)

    I love that Charlie calls popsicles pockles. My gals call them pock-a-suls, which makes me giggle every time. It also often makes me think of Charlie.

    ReplyDelete
  4. MaryAugust 2, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Sounds like you gt a geat deal with your new lens. It will make a fanatstic walk around lens. Love this photo of Charlie. He is so cute.

    Mary

    ReplyDelete
  5. Moments and ImpressionsAugust 3, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    What a deal!! I bet you were so excited. That lens has been on my wish list for a long time. Happy shooting.

    ReplyDelete
  6. RachelAugust 3, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS! You just picked up my dream walkaround lens... wowza!!!

    I got my 50/1.4 off Craigslist and the guy at Kits thought I was crazy. Until he clicked it. Booya.


    Congrats!!

    ReplyDelete

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...