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mstg46 · 01-06-2014, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by STROKD

What lens you using? Looks like a slightly distored 14 mm? U have good taste in cars, lots of people who post pics post some cars that dont belong in the parking lot imo. Lmfao why get a photo of a miata with no paint on the door or a Mazda 626?

Thanks! I own a Mustang and an Infiniti so I definitely appreciate other kinds of cars, but I go to C&C to see/photograph Lambos, Ferrari's, Porsches, other high end cars, or other unique cars.

The lens is a Tamron 10-24mm. Most of the car photos I take are at 10mm.

**STROKD** · 01-07-2014, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by mstg46

Thanks! I own a Mustang and an Infiniti so I definitely appreciate other kinds of cars, but I go to C&C to see/photograph Lambos, Ferrari's, Porsches, other high end cars, or other unique cars.

The lens is a Tamron 10-24mm. Most of the car photos I take are at 10mm.

How do you like the lens overall? Do you use a filter? I want the nikkor 12to24 but its like 1400 bucks. Not sure Id use it enough lol rather get a new body like the d610 or cannon mkv

mstg46 · 01-07-2014, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by STROKD

How do you like the lens overall? Do you use a filter? I want the nikkor 12to24 but its like 1400 bucks. Not sure Id use it enough lol rather get a new body like the d610 or cannon mkv

I like it. It's not as sharp as some other lenses, but at under $500, the price is right. For these I was using a CP filter, but I usually use a Gradient ND filter.

**DirtyD** · 01-07-2014, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by mstg46

I like it. It's not as sharp as some other lenses, but at under $500, the price is right. For these I was using a CP filter, but I usually use a Gradient ND filter.

What level ND?

mstg46 · 01-07-2014, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

What level ND?

It's a gradient so it's dark at the top and clear at the bottom. It doesn't have a level like a regular ND filter. I would say it's pretty mild though.

**DirtyD** · 01-07-2014, 03:51 PM

Oh. I was just looking up some variable ND filters out of curiousity. When I sold my old lens and camera I sold my ND filters with it. Need to get some more.

**STROKD** · 01-07-2014, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by mstg46

I like it. It's not as sharp as some other lenses, but at under $500, the price is right. For these I was using a CP filter, but I usually use a Gradient ND filter.

Good info, maybe Ill look into it. Cp filter owns, i use one on every dslr lens i have.

mstg46 · 01-07-2014, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

Oh. I was just looking up some variable ND filters out of curiousity. When I sold my old lens and camera I sold my ND filters with it. Need to get some more.

I need to get some good dark ND filters. You can do some cool things with them.

Originally Posted by STROKD

Good info, maybe Ill look into it. Cp filter owns, i use one on every dslr lens i have.

I need to perfect my use of the CP filter. I'm trying to cut down on reflections.

**STROKD** · 01-07-2014, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by mstg46

I need to get some good dark ND filters. You can do some cool things with them.

I need to perfect my use of the CP filter. I'm trying to cut down on reflections.

Yep, I usually leave mine neutral which is about where the words are at 12 oclock on the lens. If its overly hazy Ill adjust or shooting direct into the sun. I got some rainbow shots in Hawaii you couldnt see with the naked eye, was pretty bad ass to see them appear by rotating the filter.

mstg46 · 01-07-2014, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by STROKD

Yep, I usually leave mine neutral which is about where the words are at 12 oclock on the lens. If its overly hazy Ill adjust or shooting direct into the sun. I got some rainbow shots in Hawaii you couldnt see with the naked eye, was pretty bad ass to see them appear by rotating the filter.

I need to take some time and just shoot the same thing multiple times adjusting the filter. I don't use it much so I can never remember what works best. I think I'll start at neutral like you suggested.