Rainy Day Blues

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  1. 03-19-2008, 08:00 PM #1
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    Well, it's dreary and rainy here in NoVa today. I held out as long as I could after yesterday's somewhat impulsive decision to upgrade my lenses, and went out today and bought the Nikon 18-200mm VR AND the 12-24mm!

    For those of you who are comparison pricers, I got the 18-200 VR for $679 and the 12-24 wide zoom for $915. The camera shop gave me a measly $100 for my 18-55mm & 55-200mm lenses, but I didn't have to hassle with ebay, shipping, etc, so I'm fine with that. I got them to price match the VR (B&H) and take $25 off the wide zoom.

    So here I am now with 2 new lenses and I am so excited!

    I walked into the store really only intended to buy the 18-200mm but screwed up and asked to see the 12-24 lens - and it was all over with then - I just HAD to have it! I guess my tax return will now be put to good use Looks like I'll be living on Ramen Noodles for the next few months, that's for sure!

    Anyway, I have planned a weekend trip to the Gettysburg Battlefields in early April and I really wanted the wide angle lens to capture the landscape. So thanks to everyone who recommended these lenses - and made me crack open my piggy bank and blow all my milk money

    Get ready for some great photos!


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  • 03-19-2008, 08:55 PM #2
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    Congrats on your new gear and good luck!
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  • 03-19-2008, 09:33 PM #3
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    Oh that's great - you will love them!!!! I want to see lots of pics!


    OOOH I really want a wide angle lens!

    I think I will go for an inexpensive on though...I've gone a bit lens crazy with the 3 I have....
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  • 03-19-2008, 09:41 PM #4
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    Jen, Here's an article I found comparing four wide zooms for Nikon.
    http://www.nikonians.org/nikon/nikkor-12-24mm/
    I believe at least one of the more "frequent" members here has the Tokina (for budgetary reasons). It faired very well in this review as well.
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    Thank you for the article!

    Dane (Grandpa) has the Tokina. It's nice to see what different members have so that you get a real life comparison. can't wait to see some of your photos with your new wide angle!
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  • 03-20-2008, 06:33 AM #6
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    Very happy with my Tokina 12-24.


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    Congrats on the new lenses - that was a measly offer from the Photo shop, good price on the 18-200mm VR though and you will love it and no doubt the 12-24

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  • 03-20-2008, 07:54 AM #8
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    I debated over going with the less expensive 12-24 lens but I was there and in the moment. I had both lenses listed on ebay for around $100 starting, so to know it was done - ah well. I now have 2 significantly better lenses and I cant wait to try them out
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