The Super Poison - Nikon 80-400mm AF-D VR ED

[KopiOkaya]

Finally, I mustered my courage and bought the lens this afternoon after many months of resistance and hesitation.

Here is a picture of one of my tuition students. Being camera-shy, he was trying to "escape" from me when I photographed him. He went hiding behind a void deck pillar, scaling over an iron railing, when I took this shot (he was running away from me!).

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Aloysius.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
ISO: 200
Focal length: 400mm
Aperture: f5.6
Shutter speed: 1/45 seconds (with VR turned on)

[TheChef]

WAH!!! A poisonous weapon for sifu GM. :thumbsup:

[KopiOkaya]

WAH!!! A poisonous weapon for sifu GM. :thumbsup:

Thanks... :thumbsup:

[excelglsi]

Someone going to be sad...hehe :knock1: :rofl:

[yingbin1005]

Someone going to be sad...hehe :knock1: :rofl:

WHO?? :confused1:

[bluffname]

Someone going to be sad...hehe :knock1: :rofl:

You thinking of mi ah? No problems. I waiting for rumoured, new, improved 120-450 maybe with "lightning focus" and also waiting for CPF or some other windfall. The longer the wait, the greater the song :happy1:

If last time I did not wait, I would have bought the Sony A100 or Pentax K10D liao! Good thing I waited for Fuji S5 Pro. not only great camera but great F.U.N. buddies too. This was really unexpected bonus!

Meanwhile, congrats to KopiOKaya. Tomorrow his father's birthday, today he buy himself present :cheer:


WHO??

You sound like an owl

[TheChef]

If last time I did not wait, I would have bought the Sony A100 or Pentax K10D liao! Good thing I waited for Fuji S5 Pro. not only great camera but great F.U.N. buddies too. This was really unexpected bonus!

That was a close shave. For me, I also don't know why I suddenly rushed down to grab the S5Pro one afternoon in Jan 09. Moreover, I had never even heard of the shop before and never used a DSLR before that. I guess it is all fated. ;)

[KopiOkaya]

A new definition for noisy camera, or was he listening to a noisy "film" camera.

Taken with the Super Poison at The Camera Workshop.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Noisycamera.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
ISO: 2,000
Focal length: 145mm
Aperture: f6.3
Shutter speed: 1/60 seconds (with VR turned on)

[yingbin1005]

Good thing I waited for Fuji S5 Pro. not only great camera but great F.U.N. buddies too. This was really unexpected bonus!

=D glad i bought F200EXR.... and unexpected bonus for me is great F.U.N. bros too!!!

Meanwhile, congrats to KopiOKaya. Tomorrow his father's birthday, today he buy himself present :cheer:

you win liao la... his father's bday u also know... :rofl:


You sound like an owl

thanks ar~ :knock1:

[KopiOkaya]

you win liao la... his father's bday u also know... :rofl:

I told him mah... I went breakfast with Bluffname this morning.

I specially ordered a cake from Pine Garden's Cake (our official F.U.N. birthday cake supplier) and 4 bottles of premium German beer for my dad.

[yingbin1005]

I told him mah...

I specially bought a cake from Pine Garden's Cake (our official F.U.N. birthday cake supplier) and 4 bottles of premium German beer for my dad.

I see! say Happy birthday to your dad for us... :clap2:

[KopiOkaya]

I see! say Happy birthday to your dad for us... :clap2:

Thanks... He is 72 liao.

[yingbin1005]

Seriously KopiOkaya when i see the quality of my night shots compared to the rest.. i feel like dying~:rofl:

[KopiOkaya]

Seriously KopiOkaya when i see the quality of my night shots compared to the rest.. i feel like dying~:rofl:

Don't compare lah...

Master the art of seeing first. Some of our members still grade "D" or "C" (in my opinion) in the art of seeing.

Then, master the art of PP. Armed with these two important skills, you can do better than some of them.

[yingbin1005]

Don't compare lah...

Master the art of seeing first. Some of our members still grade "D" or "C" (in my opinion) in the art of seeing.

Then, master the art of PP. Armed with these two important skills, you can do better than some of them.

:D i will follow ur advice~

[yingbin1005]

I specially ordered a cake from Pine Garden's Cake (our official F.U.N. birthday cake supplier) .

FUN official cake supplier meaning?? i looking ard for cakes for my prince first bday wor~

[excelglsi]

Don't compare lah...

Master the art of seeing first. Some of our members still grade "D" or "C" (in my opinion) in the art of seeing.

Then, master the art of PP. Armed with these two important skills, you can do better than some of them.

haha... I am still at tat level... Just shot and be shoot by GM and GGM etc...:rofl:

[KopiOkaya]

:D i will follow ur advice~

To give you some confidence of what your camera is capable of doing, here is an Esplanade pcture taken with the F200EXR during the Mosaic Music Festival last year.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Andre_F200EXR.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[yingbin1005]

To give you some confidence of what your camera is capable of doing, here is an Esplanade pcture taken with the F200EXR during the Mosaic Music Festival last year.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Andre_F200EXR.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

wow!! without pp?? how come not noisy? hmm~

[KopiOkaya]

FUN official cake supplier meaning?? i looking ard for cakes for my prince first bday wor~

You can't go wrong with Pine Garden's Cake. Their regulars include Mediacorp artistes Kym Ng, Huang Biren, Michelle Chia (her wedding cake was from Pine Garden's), Bryan Wong, Zoe Tay, Vivian Lai, Chen Liping, Pan Lingling, etc. (sounds like Stars Awards 2010)

Read about our F.U.N. is One! birthday celebration HERE (http://fujifilmfun.com/2009/11/15/fun-is-one-our-1st-birthday/).

[KopiOkaya]

wow!! without pp?? how come not noisy? hmm~

That's because mine was a "quiet" camera... :grin:

[yingbin1005]

To give you some confidence of what your camera is capable of doing, here is an Esplanade pcture taken with the F200EXR during the Mosaic Music Festival last year.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Andre_F200EXR.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

That's because mine was a "quiet" camera... :grin:

wahaha~ ur camera got character leh .. so quiet.. my camera same like me... v noisy type.. hahaha

[TheChef]

wahaha~ ur camera got character leh .. so quiet.. my camera same like me... v noisy type.. hahaha

Not only it is less noisy. Look at the streams of light from the top, from the left and right. The performer seems like he is staring at the streams of light. Hampalang also got.

[KopiOkaya]

my camera same like me... v noisy type.. hahaha

You will have to tame your camera so that she doesn't make so much noise (which reminds me of the girls from CHIJ St. Nicks in AMK).

[yingbin1005]

You will have to tame your camera so that she doesn't make so much noise.

ya~ can't wait to learn from u~ last weekend sgsoonhoe n bluffname impart alot of precious n valuable knowlegde w me!! :thumbsup:

[KopiOkaya]

ya~ can't wait to learn from u~

No problem... :)

[amberture]

You can't go wrong with Pine Garden's Cake.

Agreed. I went all the way from town to AMK to my wife's birthday cake with word "Ｈａｐｐｙ　Ｂｉｒｔｈｄａｙ！　Ｉ　Ｌｏｖｅ　Ｕ１" I was granted permission to take photo on weekends immediately. But I went overboard and kana banned. haha!!!

Bro KopiOkaya, how I wish i can follow u this morning. I met Uncle. But he did not tell me about your poison lens.

I was actually missing the reach when I took the photo last Friday and was also ponder upon the 80-400. But I guess I should stay put with my 70-300 and I think 80-400 is too heavy for me.

Also..... happy Birthday to your daddy. Send my birthday wishes to him.

Look fwd to meet u and your poison lens.:victory:

Cheers

[excelglsi]

Happy Brithday to ur DAD bro...") :cheers:

[KopiOkaya]

Happy Brithday to ur DAD bro...") :cheers:

He says "thanks". He loves your spider picture at the IT Show 2010.

[KopiOkaya]

Also..... happy Birthday to your daddy. Send my birthday wishes to him.

He says "thanks". He asked me to tell you to take it easy. Don't get too stressed-out. There is still a long way to go in life. You are still very young (my age), there are many more hills and summits to conquer.

He is 72 this year (double our age), and had gone through all many many ups and downs in life (his lowest point was when my mum passed away in 88). So, like he said, you don't get too overworked.

[excelglsi]

He says "thanks". He loves your spider picture at the IT Show 2010.

Wow... Thxs ShiGong... haha.. :coolnod:

[KopiOkaya]

Wow... Thxs ShiGong... haha.. :coolnod:

He cannot remember both my photos, but your spider is the one picture he remembers most at the show.

[TheChef]

Happy birthday to GM's dad, our shigong.

[excelglsi]

He cannot remember both my photos, but your spider is the one picture he remembers most at the show.

Wow... than I must shoot more spider...Yahoo.. :grin:

[salnts]

congrats KopiOkaya. it was an option of mien to get that if i plan to go down the budget birding route haha.. Look foward to more pictures from you and also hope to join you guys sooon

[KopiOkaya]

it was an option of mien to get that if i plan to go down the budget birding route haha...

A 400mm lens on a cropped sensor is still too short for birding. For budget, I suggest you buy the Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM. OP has one used for sale now.

[TheChef]

A 400mm lens on a cropped sensor is still too short for birding. For budget, I suggest you buy the Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM. OP has one used for sale now.

GM, I think 600-800mm lens is needed to get uptight birdie shots. But, 50-500mm sounds mind boggling. Can shoot portraits, Esplanade events and normal birds.

[KopiOkaya]

normal birds.

Got abnormal birds meh? Anyway, you are talking to "BigBird17" here. His friends should be as big as he is, so a Sigma 50-500mm is more than good enough. :grin:

Furthermore, he doesn't have a banker's budget, so better stick to an used Sigma 50-500 which costs only S$1,300 (still can bargain more) at OP.

[TheChef]

Got abnormal birds meh? Anyway, you are talking to "BigBird17" here.

He changed his nickname a few times, until I blur. But, I recognise his photography style.

[KopiOkaya]

But, I recognise his photography style.

Yes, he has got a style which is easy to spot.

[salnts]

Yes, he has got a style which is easy to spot.

what style? i never knew i had a style. all japalang also you can spot.

its fix liao la. bigbird17 got dereg for clone account which was dumb cus my sis has a CS accoutn too and when she used my macbook under private browsing dunno wad happened then both got ban. tried to explain but no use.

[KopiOkaya]

what style? i never knew i had a style.

Your "photojournalistic" style. Your post processing also looks different from others.

[salnts]

Your "photojournalistic" style. Your post processing also looks different from others.

got meh.. anyhow one de la. i feeel its not distinct enough yet . post processing i am stil experimenting. i can recognise bluffname style thou :D

[amberture]

what style? i never knew i had a style. all japalang also you can spot.

its fix liao la. bigbird17 got dereg for clone account which was dumb cus my sis has a CS accoutn too and when she used my macbook under private browsing dunno wad happened then both got ban. tried to explain but no use.

Enjoy your stay here la. :grin:
:cheers:

[KopiOkaya]

Super Poison 400mm Sharpness Test
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Superpoisonsharpnesstest.jpg


Zoom 100% and crop
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Superpoisonsharpnesstest100.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Aperture: f5.6
Shutter speed: 1/200 seconds (handheld with VR switched off)
ISO: 200
White balance: Auto
Format: RAF (Fujifilm RAW)
Software: Adobe Lightroom 2.7 and Photoshop CS4 (Level adjustment and crop only, no sharpening)

[bluffname]

Super Poison 400mm Sharpness Test



WAH! Can count how many toes the people have. Each person has five toes on each foot, correct?

[KopiOkaya]

WAH! Can count how many toes the people have. Each person has five toes on each foot, correct?

WAH... Can also see that lady licking Wall's vanilla ice-cream. Great lens for private investigation work.

[TheChef]

The number 2 on the post is sharp sharp leh. I can see it so clearly even from my HTC Diamond 2.

[KopiOkaya]

Just to give viewers the idea how small those people are, here is one shot at 80mm. It is a hazy afternoon.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Superpoisonsharpnesstest80.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[TheChef]

Aku tak boleh tahan....

[salnts]

Aku tak boleh tahan....

yeah.. nvr really tested it fully. maybe we can go try frm kopiOkaya

[KopiOkaya]

yeah.. nvr really tested it fully. maybe we can go try frm kopiOkaya

Soon, the rest of our F.U.N. members will own this lens. You just wait and see. :cheers:

[KopiOkaya]

WAH... Just found out from Nikon website that the designer of Super Poison, Mr. Masayuki Aoki, passed away shortly after the lens was put on the market in 2000.

Profile of Mr. Masayuki Aoki (from Nikon website):
Mr. Aoki was the picture of honesty. He had a strong moral sense, hating anything that is not fair. We had become friends also privately, and sometimes I had been surprised at finding that he had many interests. He had a special appreciation of music, especially among many of them. He listened to various types of music, from songs of idols in the Showa period (1926-1989) to classical music. “Did Mr. Aoki go to a concert of that idol singer? Is he a groupie of the singer?” His concern about pop stars became a topic of conversation among us. The gap between the usual character of Mr. Aoki and his eager interest in idol singers surprised us. He was also good at magic tricks and he demonstrated his expertise with sleight of hand during employee trips. Mr. Aoki’s life was short, but he made the most of it, I’m sure. Mr. Aoki will keep living on among us through his achievements.

In honor of Mr Masayuki Aoki, we shall use his creation to photograph music concerts and art performances to justify his passion.

[sgsoonhoe]

Soon, the rest of our F.U.N. members will own this lens. You just wait and see. :cheers:

Must add more antidote to suppress the poison :sweat:

[bluffname]

Must add more antidote to suppress the poison :sweat:

But KopiOKaya adding more poison leh... after reading what he posted I even more intoxicated liao! BBB!

[KopiOkaya]

after reading what he posted I even more intoxicated liao! BBB!

Especially when Mr. Aoki took 3 years to develop this lens.

[TheChef]

No need to suppress poison. Just do it! Just BUY! Sifu, can we do a mass order with Nikon for this poison lens? Who else is interested?

[bluffname]

No need to suppress poison. Just do it! Just BUY! Sifu, can we do a mass order with Nikon for this poison lens? Who else is interested?

WAH! Mass order means new means $2,450 at shop price, maybe slightly cheaper if can do mass order, which I doubt. Need banker's support for this :eek:

[TheChef]

WAH! Mass order means new means $2,450 at shop price, maybe slightly cheaper if can do mass order, which I doubt. Need banker's support for this :eek:

We must think of something. If not, this lens will be extinct one day just like 75-300. :eek:

[bluffname]

We must think of something. If not, this lens will be extinct one day just like 75-300. :eek:


Buy online or from HK? Online only approx US$1550 and now US$ very cheap right? BBB before US$ increase.

[KopiOkaya]

Buy online or from HK? Online only approx US$1550 and now US$ very cheap right? BBB before US$ increase.

Mass order from HK lor.

[KopiOkaya]

Sharpness Test 2 - conducted this morning
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/SharpnessTest2.jpg


Zoom 300% and crop
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/SharpnessTest2cropped.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Focal Length: 80mm
Aperture: f5.6
Shutter speed: 1/200 seconds (handheld with VR switched off)
ISO: 125
White balance: Auto
Format: RAF (Fujifilm RAW)
Software: Adobe Lightroom 2.7 and Photoshop CS4 (Level adjustment and crop only, no sharpening)

[bluffname]

Sharpness Test 2 - conducted this morning
.... 1/200 seconds (handheld with VR switched off)


WAH! Spy lens! BBB! kena poisoned further. Cough cough cough! Argh!!!!:eek:

[KopiOkaya]

WAH! Spy lens! BBB! kena poisoned further. Cough cough cough! Argh!!!!:eek:

That's why I said it is good for private investigation work. To spy and photograph people with mistresses.

[kaixiang]

Wah I need to stay away from this thread. I'm missing 85, 300 and 400mm from my collection but I know I don't need it.... yet. :knock1:

[TheChef]

Wah I need to stay away from this thread. I'm missing 85, 300 and 400mm from my collection but I know I don't need it.... yet. :knock1:

Bro kaixiang, I bet you are mainly a landscape and street shooter. I was like you in the past mistakenly thinking that I was covered by my Tokina 11-16mm and Nikkor 16-85mm lenses. But, when I look at my event shots, especially stage event shots, I just need to take 2 or 3 shots and can go home already, as all the pics will look similar and forgettable. 85mm to 400mm is the most important range for me now, as I need to isolate my subjects and to create relaxing pics.

Based on GM's sharpness test, I can say that this lens is sharper if not as sharp as any prime or zoom Nikkor lenses out there for focal range from 80mm to 400mm in daylight. Generally, you just need another Tokina 11-16mm (if necessary) and 16-85mm VR2 and you are covered from 11mm to 400mm sharp sharp all the way. You can sell your other lenses away through the secondary market if you will, unless you have the means to keep other lenses to play play.

GGM said that picture quality of 80-400 is great at night too. :cheers:

[kaixiang]

Bro kaixiang, I bet you are mainly a landscape and street shooter. I was like you in the past mistakenly thinking that I was covered by my Tokina 11-16mm and Nikkor 16-85mm lenses. But, when I look at my event shots, especially stage event shots, I just need to take 2 or 3 shots and can go home already, as all the pics will look similar and forgettable. 85mm to 400mm is the most important range for me now, as I need to isolate my subjects and to create relaxing pics.

Based on GM's sharpness test, I can say that this lens is sharper if not as sharp as any prime or zoom Nikkor lenses out there for focal range from 80mm to 400mm in daylight. Generally, you just need another Tokina 11-16mm (if necessary) and 16-85mm VR2 and you are covered from 11mm to 400mm sharp sharp all the way. You can sell your other lenses away through the secondary market if you will, unless you have the means to keep other lenses to play play.

GGM said that picture quality of 80-400 is great at night too. :cheers:

I'm actually covered from 24-180mm already except for the 80-90mm 'hole'. I don't think I am actually lacking much at the moment but I imagine the 11-16 would probably be more useful than a 80-400 although I should just spend less money and take more photos for now :cheers:

[bluffname]

I'm actually covered from 24-180mm already except for the 80-90mm 'hole'. I don't think I am actually lacking much at the moment but I imagine the 11-16 would probably be more useful than a 80-400 although I should just spend less money and take more photos for now :cheers:

Agree, spend less shoot more :cheers:

Not everyone needs to go to 400mm, but in my opinion a 70-300 will be quite useful, certainly much more useful than an 11-16. Superwide angle is very specialised and most people I know who own the lens very seldom use it. Some have since sold off their super wide angles.

The main advantage of superwide angle is not so much to take in more of the scene, but to use its ability to exaggerated certain parts of it by going very close. And this is not always possible to do.

[TheChef]

Agree, spend less shoot more :cheers:

I buy and sell lenses now and then. I try to confine to 3 lenses and 1 play play lens.

[KopiOkaya]

I don't think I am actually lacking much at the moment but I imagine the 11-16 would probably be more useful than a 80-400 although I should just spend less money and take more photos for now :cheers:

It depends on your shooting style. For me, I have long been denying the fact that I am an uptight person until one day my university professor told me: "Larry, your strength is in your up-close images." From then on, I stayed away from my former wide-angle lens - the Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70mm f2.8-2.6, and focused on my former telephoto lens - the Nikon 80-200 f2.8 ED AF-D. I was still shooting film then. I began to develop my own style from there.

Today, I am shooting even more up-close than before (thanks to Bluffname who has helped me rediscover my strength).

[kaixiang]

It depends on your shooting style. For me, I have long been denying the fact that I am an uptight person until one day my university professor told me: "Larry, your strength is in your up-close images." From then on, I stayed away from my former wide-angle lens - the Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70mm f2.8-2.6, and focused on my former telephoto lens - the Nikon 80-200 f2.8 ED AF-D. I was still shooting film then. I began to develop my own style from there.

Today, I am shooting even more up-close than before (thanks to Bluffname who has helped me rediscover my strength).

I'm not much of a wide angle person also. That's why I stopped at 24mm. Back when I started with the 18-55mm kit lens I realised that I never used 18mm much. For some strange reason, currently I like 105mm for all sorts of things best.

[excelglsi]

I'm not much of a wide angle person also. That's why I stopped at 24mm. Back when I started with the 18-55mm kit lens I realised that I never used 18mm much. For some strange reason, currently I like 105mm for all sorts of things best.

Haha.. my strength is also Close up... in fact is super closeup... :cheers: But onli in macro... I tin I stil prefer a wide angle... hehe..

Onli for mi if I zoom all the way, as time pass I will forget where I had taken the photos... hehe

[KopiOkaya]

Sharpness Test 3 - Night test
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/SharpnessTest3.jpg


Zoom 300% and crop - Can you spot where this is?
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/SharpnessTest3cropped.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Focal Length: 80mm
Aperture: f4.5
Shutter speed: 1/10 seconds (handheld with VR activated)
ISO: 2,500
White balance: Auto
Format: RAF (Fujifilm RAW)
Software: Fujifilm HyperUtility HS-V3 and Photoshop CS4 (Level adjustment and crop only, no sharpening)

[kaixiang]

Sharpness Test 3 - Night test

Zoom 300% and crop - Can you spot where this is?
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/SharpnessTest3cropped.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

Bottom right corner :thumbsup:

Sharpness is definitely on par with any of my primes :clap::clap:

[KopiOkaya]

Bottom right corner :thumbsup:

Yes!!! But no prize for winners.

[kaixiang]

Haha.. my strength is also Close up... in fact is super closeup... :cheers: But onli in macro... I tin I stil prefer a wide angle... hehe..

Onli for mi if I zoom all the way, as time pass I will forget where I had taken the photos... hehe

I'm not much of a macro person also. The idea of going out to find bugs is weird for me. I don't even know where to start. Haha. I have done macro like 2-3 times only. Once when everyone caught money macro virus from Andikong and once when I found a dead bug at home:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/4121646531_598d9bd2c8.jpg

[kaixiang]

Yes!!! But no prize for winners.

Can even make out the Cold Storage and Shop and Save logo - provided you are familiar with the logos.

[KopiOkaya]

Can even make out the Cold Storage and Shop and Save logo - provided you are familiar with the logos.

Got Cold Storage, Shop N Save, Giant, Guardian, MarketPlace logos (a.k.a. The Diary Farm Group).

[bluffname]

Got Cold Storage, Shop N Save, Giant, Guardian, MarketPlace logos.

Got PASSION some more! :cheers:

[KopiOkaya]

Being typical "kiasu" Singaporeans, a few Fujifilm F.U.N. members (myself included) went to Esplanade Outdoor Theatre at about 6:30pm last Saturday. The "Fires of Eden" performance was supposed to start at 7:30pm, so we were exactly one hour early.

Nothing to do while resting on our "choapped" seats, we started photographing our surroundings. Facing the Merlion Park, Bluffname and I started to shoot the "overly-photographed" mascot with our Super Poisons. I pointed out to him that we could see "faces" in our photos very clearly even from here (we are at least 300m across the bay). Bluffname replied "yes, faces with 2 eyes and 1 nose."

I dug-up one of those photos and I could see more than just faces with 2 eyes and 1 nose.

More than just 2 eyes and 1 nose
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Morethan2eyes1nose.jpg


"See that huge spiky thing over there? Beneath it, someone is taking our photo," said the Indian man to the Indian woman.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Morethan2eyes1nose_cropped.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[selim]

(we are at least 300m across the bay).

Wah, poison lens, eyes dropping, BBB virus, it shall be 253.2m direct measure from One Map

[bluffname]

"See that huge spiky thing over there? Underneath it, someone is taking our photo," said the Indian man to the Indian woman.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Morethan2eyes1nose_cropped.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

WAH! Got water colour / painting effect some more!

[bluffname]

Wah, poison lens, eyes dropping, BBB virus, it shall be 253.2m direct measure from One Map

From the focusing distance information on the lens, it shall be "infinity" :rofl:

[KopiOkaya]

it shall be 253.2m direct measure from One Map

So, I was off by 46.8m (which is about the length of half HDB block). My "rough" estimation not so bad lah.

[KopiOkaya]

Went to One Map and use my measurement this time. It reads 265.1m. Still below 300mm, but close.

[selim]

Went to One Map and use my measurement this time. It reads 265.1m. Still below 300mm, but close.

Actually I am checking the effectiveness of OneMap measurement distant, not to counter check your estimation......:cheers:

[KopiOkaya]

not to counter check your estimation......:cheers:

No worry... I was just curious how this measuring tool works.

[selim]

I note that you have post the guide to our outing destination, like bus schedule, car park location, map, MRT route etc.....

There is one www.gothere.sg , it help you to plan the route, I always use this to plan travel by car, bus or MRT

[KopiOkaya]

WAH! Got water colour / painting effect some more!

That is because I was shooting at ISO 2,500 mah.

[KopiOkaya]

I note that you have post the guide to our outing destination, like bus schedule, car park location, map, MRT route etc.....

There is one www.gothere.sg , it help you to plan the route, I always use this to plan travel by car, bus or MRT

Thanks... Will use that for our next outing.

[kaixiang]

Drooling for a 400mm lens currently. I spent the past few days volunteering at acres and I will take my camera to chase wild animals during my break. 180mm is ok for lizards but a bit short for birds. :happy1:

[bluffname]

Drooling for a 400mm lens currently. I spent the past few days volunteering at acres and I will take my camera to chase wild animals during my break. 180mm is ok for lizards but a bit short for birds. :happy1:

Ha ha! You may find that 400, or even 500 or 600, is still "a bit short for birds". In any case, the 80-400 comes with my highest recommendations. Apart from KopiOKaya, some other bro on this forum bought recently and I believe he will be extremely pleased with it. Me, I have been using rented and borrowed versions until I have enough money to buy my own.

[TheChef]

After months of thinking and thinking and thinking, I finally decided to bite the bullet and bought an 80-400VR late this afternoon from P&G @ Adelphi. I thank Bro KopiOkaya for helping me test the lens this morning. This piece of poison will help me shoot tighter than tight. Now, I must really improve on my photography.

Here is my virgin shot using S5 Pro with this lens. I was surprised that the words "Made In Germany" on my lens filter actually showed up, as I was just aiming at one of my lenses from the furthest end of my bedroom casually and the words are actually very small. I definitely can't see any of the words from that distance.
EXIF data are:
ISO3200, 1/6s, 400mm, VR switched on, f5.6.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/4623974157_80aba37cfd_b.jpg

This is my second shot at the other end of the focal length.
EXIF data are: ISO3200, 80mm, 1/28s, VR switched on, f4.5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/4624582482_ea287f984c_b.jpg

The above are straight out of camera photos, without going through any PP software or angelic plug-ins. I am very fascinated with this lens. It totally changed my perception of variable aperture zoom lenses. It is not called poison lens for nothing.

Good night.

[kaixiang]

Ha ha! You may find that 400, or even 500 or 600, is still "a bit short for birds". In any case, the 80-400 comes with my highest recommendations. Apart from KopiOKaya, some other bro on this forum bought recently and I believe he will be extremely pleased with it. Me, I have been using rented and borrowed versions until I have enough money to buy my own.

500-600 a bit too much for me. I am not a fan of chasing down bird or waiting for them to appear. More of a wah! I see a nice bird, take out camera and hope the bird don't fly off type. That place is perfect for that since the birds go there eat banana everyday. :rofl:

After cropping, I can get this on the 180mm:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4624640024_7ea90a22b3.jpg
Good enough for a casual, relax 5min after lunch shoot i think.

I'll probably rent one when I get used to the workload and find out a bit more about the bird habits.

[kaixiang]

After months of thinking and thinking and thinking, I finally decided to bite the bullet and bought an 80-400VR late this afternoon from P&G @ Adelphi. I thank Bro KopiOkaya for helping me test the lens this morning. This piece of poison will help me shoot tighter than tight. Now, I must really improve on my photography.

Congrats! Hope to see more photos soon :cheers:

[TheChef]

Congrats! Hope to see more photos soon :cheers:

Thanks bro!

[TheChef]

I also thank GGM for giving me his expertly advice on this lens. Now, to offload some of my lesser used wider lenses.

[bluffname]

I also thank GGM for giving me his expertly advice on this lens. Now, to offload some of my lesser used wider lenses.

You are most welcome :cheers: Only I did not tell you to "bite the bullet". This one song song to bite mah :happy1:

[bluffname]

500-600 a bit too much for me. I am not a fan of chasing down bird or waiting for them to appear. More of a wah! I see a nice bird, take out camera and hope the bird don't fly off type. That place is perfect for that since the birds go there eat banana everyday. :rofl:

Hmmmm where is that place where birds eat banana? Looks like you were pretty close even though pix was cropped, must go!

[bluffname]

let me know if u selling your 16-85mm:p

Hahaha... to quote you, WLL. If he sell I choap first but seriously I will advise him not to sell. Likewise I will advise you not to buy the 17-55 that he is selling. The 18-70 is more than good enough. Better save your money for sharks fin - for your "uncle"!

[TheChef]

Agreed. it is bbb posion kicking in.

I am getting a d50 as secondary camera for event... or sooner/later turn it into IR.

I will start a thread: newbie in wedding pohotogrpaphy

Yes, try out the 18-70 for wedding shots and see what you lack or don't lack. If everything is fine for you, then you save money. 16-85 is not worth much. I can only recoup by offloading the 17-55. But, not in urgent need to sell lah. Wah, it seems like more and more of us are using D50 as secondary cameras. Hehehe... :cheers:

[kaixiang]

Hmmmm where is that place where birds eat banana? Looks like you were pretty close even though pix was cropped, must go!

It's the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES). I'm doing volunteer work there till the end of the month. They basically rehabilitate wildlife before releasing them. There is a garden there for all kinds of animals to go makan. Other than birds, I have seen butterflies, lizards and tadpoles. The staff told me there are snakes also. One of them has seen a cobra around.

Lizard
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4624604278_5c32156fa9.jpg
This one has not been cropped.

They are located at 91 Jalan Lekar. I take the free Qian Hu Shuttle Bus from CCK MRT and walk to get there.

[bluffname]

It's the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES). I'm doing volunteer work there till the end of the month. They basically rehabilitate wildlife before releasing them. There is a garden there for all kinds of animals to go makan. Other than birds, I have seen butterflies, lizards and tadpoles. The staff told me there are snakes also. One of them has seen a cobra around.

Lizard
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4624604278_5c32156fa9.jpg
This one has not been cropped.

They are located at 91 Jalan Lekar. I take the free Qian Hu Shuttle Bus from CCK MRT and walk to get there.

Oh at the ACRES "farm" ah? It is open to public? See how lah! Feel paiseh to go there just to shoot. Regular public places more comfortable for me. Thanks all the same.

[KopiOkaya]

This is my second shot at the other end of the focal length.
EXIF data are: ISO3200, 80mm, 1/28s, VR switched on, f4.5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/4624582482_ea287f984c_b.jpg

WAH... Miss TheChef with her nails painted pink.

Anyway, enjoy your new poisonous toy. Take it out for a spin this coming Saturday. :thumbsup:

[TheChef]

WAH... Miss TheChef with her nails painted pink.

Anyway, enjoy your new poisonous toy. Take it out for a spin this coming Saturday. :thumbsup:

Thanks sifu. See all of of the FUNees tomorrow.

[excelglsi]

Thanks sifu. See all of of the FUNees tomorrow.

Congrat of ur new toys... really must thank bro kopi for this thread...haha :cheers:

[KopiOkaya]

really must thank bro kopi for this thread...

Why thank me? Is it because I poisoned a lot of people and made them flushed their hard-earn money down the drain? :rofl:

[TheChef]

Why thank me? Is it because I poisoned a lot of people and made them flushed their hard-earn money down the drain? :rofl:

It is not Bro Kopi's fault. I could have been the first FUNee to buy this lens in Xiamen, China if I had brought enough money. I went to the shop twice to view the lens.

Before that, I had researched this lens way before I joined the FUN group but bought the 70-200 instead.

I could have opted to wait till next year to buy this lens, but this lens is not in production and the lens may not be there next year when I visit Xiamen again. I am quite sure that it won't be there next year, as China people are willing to spend money on quality items too. I witnessed a China guy buying a D3s using one thick stack of RMB. He also bought SB900, filters, memory card, batteries, 85f1.4, 24-70 and a big ThinkTank bag. No questions was asked. That guy just checked the equipment superficially, paid and go - all within 10 mins.

To put it simply, 70-200 is my essential lens and 80-400 is the icing on the cake. Good lenses retain their value well. It is on this notion that I prefer to buy rather than to rent lenses.

[KopiOkaya]

It is on this notion that I prefer to buy rather than to rent lenses.

Same here... Somehow, the "satisfaction" or "songness" (quoted Bluffname) is missing. :cheers:

[bluffname]

Same here... Somehow, the "satisfaction" or "songness" (quoted Bluffname) is missing. :cheers:

If really want "song" then must buy virgin lens mah! Anyway I have liquidity problems have to rent but thanks to Second Wind, can also borrow :cheers: Hope to get mine, virgin or not, soon :happy1:

[excelglsi]

I will stick to my 70-300vr... hehe :cheers:

[TheChef]

If really want "song" then must buy virgin lens mah! Anyway I have liquidity problems have to rent but thanks to Second Wind, can also borrow :cheers: Hope to get mine, virgin or not, soon :happy1:

ALAMAK!! Virgin 80-400VR is hard to come by. I saw 2 in Xiamen, China a couple of months ago. Mine is still quite tight, zooming wise, so no problem. I agree with David from P&G when he said that once out of the shop, lens is no longer a virgin liao.

[KopiOkaya]

Mine is still quite tight...

Yes... I agree. TheChef's 80-400VR is "more virgin" than mine.

[KopiOkaya]

Poisonous encounter at Bright Hill
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/PoisonsatBrightHaill.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[excelglsi]

Poisonous encounter at Bright Hill
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/PoisonsatBrightHaill.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

Wow poison lens shoot poison lenses...haha :clap2:

[TheChef]

If really want "song" then must buy virgin lens mah! Anyway I have liquidity problems have to rent but thanks to Second Wind, can also borrow :cheers: Hope to get mine, virgin or not, soon :happy1:

Don't forget to call me to go out for a celebration once you get your copy.

[TheChef]

Poisonous encounter at Bright Hill
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/PoisonsatBrightHaill.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

GGM looks like a giant standing beside me.

[KopiOkaya]

GGM looks like a giant standing beside me.

GGM got bigger tummy mah. :grin:

But your S5 Pro looks like a giant against his.

[KopiOkaya]

Poisonous encounter at AMK Park
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/PoisonsatAMKPark.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[madmacs]

Poisonous encounter at AMK Park
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/PoisonsatAMKPark.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

these 2 fellas seem inseparable :grin:

[KopiOkaya]

these 2 fellas seem inseparable :grin:

Yes, the master and disciple mah... :grin:

[bluffname]

Yes, the master and disciple mah... :grin:

I thought the sHOOTERS and the poison lenses inseparable :happy1:

[TheChef]

I thought the sHOOTERS and the poison lenses inseparable :happy1:

Poison lens is indeed poisonous. Having good partners to shoot with is even better. :cheers:

[TheChef]

My first impression of the poison lens after its first Esplanade is that:
1) This lens can focus quite fast and sure under low light. Frankly, I am impressed with its speed. Surprisingly, if sun glare is too strong, lens tends to hunt a bit - probably due to lack of contrast.
2) If I set camera at aperture priority, shutter speed seems to be erratic and on the low side, thus the motion blur for action shots.
3) The pictures are quite bright for Esplanade shoots if camera is set at aperture priority - oftentimes no need to be so bright. Most of the time, I need to underexpose shots by -1EV or more and add some black clipping for shots to be of similar brightness as the sifus. This means that if I use set camera to manual, I can actually use a much higher shutter speed and less motion blur. Yesterday, I tried manual at the lotus pond in AMK and I can achieve all kinds of lotuses, namely, night, morning, afternoon, relaxing, vibrant, just using manual mode.
4) Just to share, this is a very capable lens. I am loving it more and more everyday.

[bluffname]

Yesterday, I tried manual at the lotus pond in AMK and I can achieve all kinds of lotuses, namely, night, morning, afternoon, relaxing, vibrant, just using manual mode.

WAH you have energy to go lotus pond again ah! Anyway, manual is the way to go, not just for this lens but, in my opinion, for all lenses, especially in difficult lighting situations.

Didn't your pixs become too bright with aperture priority using your "lightning" lens? Maybe because of "big hole" you did not end up with camera shake but I am sure many shots came out brighter than necessary? No?

[TheChef]

WAH you have energy to go lotus pond again ah! Anyway, manual is the way to go, not just for this lens but, in my opinion, for all lenses, especially in difficult lighting situations.

Didn't your pixs become too bright with aperture priority using your "lightning" lens? Maybe because of "big hole" you did not end up with camera shake but I am sure many shots came out brighter than necessary? No?

Last time, I took it for granted and used aperture priority with lightning lens, as shutter speed is quite fast. Then, I found that I need to PP pictures big time, as photos tend to be overly bright and colour earratic under what I term as disco light shooting condition at Esplanade. Camera shake is not a problem to me. I demonstrated to selim how a newbie like me gets sharp image at 1/6s and lower at 400mm and a heavier camera setup like mine (with battery grip, 2 batteries, poison lens with tripod mount) just by changing the way we sit (using legs as monopod). At first he was worried about camera shake at 400mm.

[bluffname]

(using legs as monopod).

Huh :confused1: you stand on one leg like flamingo ah :eek: Or you mean tripod, using all your three "legs" :rofl:

[TheChef]

Huh :confused1: you stand on one leg like flamingo ah :eek: Or you mean tripod, using all your three "legs" :rofl:

Maybe I should say, with thighs as sandbag support. I got marksman in army, so I am quite familiar with the sitting shooting posture. :happy1:

[selim]

Maybe I should say, with thighs as sandbag support. I got marksman in army, so I am quite familiar with the sitting shooting posture.

TheChef is adapted a cross or shake leg style position,whereas I use the tricycle Ah-bei leg stood on the bench method, following is the shoot

300mm, 1/5s VR on
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4656154124_c96e82da4b.jpg

100% crop
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4655534229_148aa359b2.jpg

[KopiOkaya]

TheChef is adapted a cross or shake leg style position...

I use the same position as well, except that if I need extra stability, I will use my forehead as an additional camera rest (I demonstrated this to Bluffname before). In this position, I can shoot as low as 1/4 seconds without camera shake (with VR switched on).

Shooting at Esplanade really makes us "steady-sHOOTers".

[KopiOkaya]

4) Just to share, this is a very capable lens. I am loving it more and more everyday.

While browsing through my lotus pictures taken on Vesak Day, I spotted this one... The Super Poison has near macro lens capability. :eek:

At 400mm, f5.6
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Macrocapability.jpg


Cropped
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Macrocapability_closeup.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[TheChef]

The macro bokeh produced by this lens has a calming effect.

[KopiOkaya]

The macro bokeh produced by this lens has a calming effect.

True... :thumbsup:

Especially when you try to isolate the subject from its background

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/Lotus_petal.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[TheChef]

It is a great espionage lens as well. Shoot without being detected.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4660477328_8ed2664247_b.jpg

ISO 800, 1/250s, Focal length 400mm, Aperture F9, EV -1/6

[KopiOkaya]

This is Bluffname's thumb and his newly acquired Super Poison.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/SuperPosioninaction.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

[excelglsi]

Wow... The cat is out of the bag... Hehe

[bluffname]

This is Bluffname's thumb and his newly acquired Super Poison.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/zonevifreak/SuperPosioninaction.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

Alamak! Not yet paid wor... cannot consider "acquired" yet

[TheChef]

Alamak! Not yet paid wor... cannot consider "acquired" yet

Must celebrate GGM's acquisition liao. :happy1:

[bluffname]

Must celebrate GGM's acquisition liao. :happy1:

Celebration must wait till August, pay for the lens first. BTW when does Chinese 7th month start? KopiOKaya advises me to complete the transaction before that otherwise... :eek:

[TheChef]

Celebration must wait till August, pay for the lens first. BTW when does Chinese 7th month start? KopiOKaya advises me to complete the transaction before that otherwise... :eek:

Deadline is National Day.

[bluffname]

Deadline is National Day.

WAH! National Day 7th month ah!!!! Suay ahhhhh!

[TheChef]

WAH! National Day 7th month ah!!!! Suay ahhhhh!

It is the last day just before the start of 7th month. This means after National Day, we can practice shooting GeTai liao at Geylang.

[KopiOkaya]

WAH! National Day 7th month ah!!!! Suay ahhhhh!

Why suay??? So that all the "brothers" and "sisters" can join in the celebration mah. :clap2:

[TheChef]

I just went to Harvey Norman@Jurong Point this afternoon to jalan jalan with my wife. Super posion is selling at $3,199 with no discount!

[excelglsi]

It is the last day just before the start of 7th month. This means after National Day, we can practice shooting GeTai liao at Geylang.

Hehe than can use my D50IR to shoot...whaha :thumbsup:

[KopiOkaya]

I just went to Harvey Norman@Jurong Point... Super posion is selling at $3,199 with no discount!

WAH... I can buy almost 2 used Super Poisons with that money. :eek:

[sgsoonhoe]

Found this poison selling new at $2.1K parallel import from DD Electronics (http://www.ddelectronics.com.sg/products/Nikon-AF-80%252d400mm-F4.5%252d5.6D-ED-VR-Autofocus-Lens-.html).

[bluffname]

Found this poison selling new at $2.1K parallel import from DD Electronics (http://www.ddelectronics.com.sg/products/Nikon-AF-80%252d400mm-F4.5%252d5.6D-ED-VR-Autofocus-Lens-.html).

Are they the people who advertise on sgshoot? I saw before also. You BBB lah!

[KopiOkaya]

Found this poison selling new at $2.1K parallel import from DD Electronics (http://www.ddelectronics.com.sg/products/Nikon-AF-80%252d400mm-F4.5%252d5.6D-ED-VR-Autofocus-Lens-.html).

Great find... Price very close to those selling in Malaysia. Hong Kong is still cheaper though.

[sgsoonhoe]

Just a simple calculation buying on-line from HK's Tin Cheung..

Lens HK$10815.00 = S$1914.75
Shipping HK$253.00 = S$44.79
Customs (7%GST) = S$134.03

Total = S$2093.57

Near to DD Electronics price, any other cheaper HK retailer ?

[KopiOkaya]

Total = S$2093.57

Near to DD Electronics price, any other cheaper HK retailer ?

Ask a friend or relative going to HK to buy lor.

[sgsoonhoe]

Ask a friend or relative going to HK to buy lor.

Buying a S$2K stuff, better is to buy it personally..

[KopiOkaya]

Buying a S$2K stuff, better is to buy it personally..

It depends on how much we trust that person. If that person is a photographer and a close-friend or relative, then I don't see any issue.

[TheChef]

Buy used. The $300 to $400 in savings can come in handy when you need to buy a good prosumer camera like S100fs.

[KopiOkaya]

Taken with FinePix S5 Pro and The Super Poison...

Marina Bay Sands Skypark
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/4978469014_b14cc4f87f_b.jpg


Cropped to show people
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/4978463778_28730b50c6_b.jpg
[photos: KopiOkaya]

[excelglsi]

just bid the lens for 80-400 @ 1.4k... Itchy finger hope i wont win...haha :knock1:

[TheChef]

just bid the lens for 80-400 @ 1.4k... Itchy finger hope i wont win...haha :knock1:

You should be able to win. There are very few uptight enthusiast, let alone cyanide lens lovers over there.

[KopiOkaya]

There are very few uptight enthusiast, let alone cyanide lens lovers over there.

Most folks there considered the Super Poison a "very slow lens".

[TheChef]

Most folks there considered the Super Poison a "very slow lens".

Yeah, I also consider it quite slow. Sometimes, I come across across swee swee composition but by the time the lens refocuses, hamapalang gone liao.

[excelglsi]

I eAt 6 ... Tin really no one wan this lens... I tin I had won the bid... Got to really sell off 2 of my lenses... Cz 35f2 and the 70-300vr...

But really got buyer for the 70300vr... Hehe

[KopiOkaya]

I eAt 6 ... Tin really no one wan this lens... I tin I had won the bid... Got to really sell off 2 of my lenses... Cz 35f2 and the 70-300vr...

BSBSBS = Bid... Siao liao! Better Sell Back Side... :happy1:

[excelglsi]

BSBSBS = Bid... Siao liao! Better Sell Back Side... :happy1:

Yeah lor backside really itchy...")

[TheChef]

Yeah lor backside really itchy...")

This is the classic Winner's Curse. Nevertheless, you got a good deal already because nobody is interested in this lens over at SeeAss. Today I went Adelphi to check. A mint condition piece was selling at $1,780 at P&G. At P&G at Peninsula Shopping Centre, there is another super poison selling at $2,050.

[bluffname]

I eAt 6 ... Tin really no one wan this lens... I tin I had won the bid...

Welcome to the super poison, super uptight, no sit gong2 gang :cheer: :cheers:

[TheChef]

Welcome to the super poison, super uptight, no sit gong2 gang :cheer: :cheers:

Not yet. He has 14 hours more to go before being declared as the winner. If someone bid $1,410, that's it. I was involved in a bid for S3Pro a few weeks ago. I bid all the way from $380 to $480, but still cannot get. It seems that the guy who won it die die also must get this camera. Haha.....:happy1:

[bluffname]

Not yet. He has 14 hours more to go before being declared as the winner. If someone bid $1,410, that's it. I was involved in a bid for S3Pro a few weeks ago. I bid all the way from $380 to $480, but still cannot get. It seems that the guy who won it die die also must get this camera. Haha.....:happy1:


Orh.... not yet argh? Last minute I bid $1411 and then sell mine for $1800 :happy1:

[TheChef]

Orh.... not yet argh? Last minute I bid $1411 and then sell mine for $1800 :happy1:

According to my observation, this lens is very difficult to sell at B&S. I remembered a guy with nickname "XC Pictorial" who wrote a full page review of this lens and included one bird shot and a shot of the lens to hammer advertisement. He reposted not less than 15 times before giving up. He die die wants to sell it at $1,800, but bo seng li. I think better sell back to P&G if need to raise funds. :rofl:

[excelglsi]

According to my observation, this lens is very difficult to sell at B&S. I remembered a guy with nickname "XC Pictorial" who wrote a full page review of this lens and included one bird shot and a shot of the lens to hammer advertisement. He reposted not less than 15 times before giving up. He die die wants to sell it at $1,800, but bo seng li. I think better sell back to P&G if need to raise funds. :rofl:

Shi* I should have place the bid at 1350!! :cheers:

I koe tat seller... very friendly..") :coolnod:

[bluffname]

Shi* I should have place the bid at 1350!! :cheers:

I koe tat seller... very friendly..") :coolnod:

Neh mind lah, still very good deal compared to what Ah Kopi, Chef and I paid. :coolnod:

[TheChef]

Shi* I should have place the bid at 1350!! :cheers:

I koe tat seller... very friendly..") :coolnod:

I kaypoh and took a look. Current bids are at $1300, $1350, $1370 and $1400. Ah Chua has a very high chance of winning.

[KopiOkaya]

a guy with nickname "XC Pictorial"...

I koe tat seller... very friendly..") :coolnod:

Yeah... Xavier of Rentcamera@SG.

[TheChef]

Orh.... not yet argh? Last minute I bid $1411 and then sell mine for $1800 :happy1:

Ah Chua won liao!! :cheers:

[excelglsi]

Not ready.. Yesterday the seller sms mi saying got got ppl bid for 1400.. And ask mi whether I would like to increase my bid. I straight away sms saying I withdraw from the bid. After a while he sms mi back saying the other buyer also back out of the deal.

I was quite piss off tat I said i would not wan the lens anymore as by right I am the first to bid 1.4k he should honour the deal to mi...

He return sms saying he was sorry and would hold the lens for mi if I am keen again.

So bros and sis... Should I and not to get from him again...:confused1:

[bluffname]

Not ready.. Yesterday the seller sms mi saying got got ppl bid for 1400.. And ask mi whether I would like to increase my bid. I straight away sms saying I withdraw from the bid. After a while he sms mi back saying the other buyer also back out of the deal.

I was quite piss off tat I said i would not wan the lens anymore as by right I am the first to bid 1.4k he should honour the deal to mi...

He return sms saying he was sorry and would hold the lens for mi if I am keen again.

So bros and sis... Should I and not to get from him again...:confused1:

Well it is a good deal... If you want a good deal then never mind accept the deal lor. If don't really want then teach the seller a lesson! :knock1:

By right... if somebody offered higher than $1400 the seller is doing you a favour in case you really want the lens and dun mind top up a bit. But if somebody else offered same as you the seller should inform that other person that you already offered $1400 and if the other person really wants, he should offer higher.

So either the seller dunno how to do things properly, or he was trying to play punk. You say you know him and that he is friendly guy?

[yingbin1005]

Well it is a good deal... If you want a good deal then never mind accept the deal lor. If don't really want then teach the seller a lesson! :knock1:

By right... if somebody offered higher than $1400 the seller is doing you a favour in case you really want the lens and dun mind top up a bit. But if somebody else offered same as you the seller should inform that other person that you already offered $1400 and if the other person really wants, he should offer higher.

So either the seller dunno how to do things properly, or he was trying to play punk. You say you know him and that he is friendly guy?

Agree!! wanted to tell u this but shifu say it all! Anyway u still have ur 70-300vr! hahaha...

[excelglsi]

Well it is a good deal... If you want a good deal then never mind accept the deal lor. If don't really want then teach the seller a lesson! :knock1:

By right... if somebody offered higher than $1400 the seller is doing you a favour in case you really want the lens and dun mind top up a bit. But if somebody else offered same as you the seller should inform that other person that you already offered $1400 and if the other person really wants, he should offer higher.

So either the seller dunno how to do things properly, or he was trying to play punk. You say you know him and that he is friendly guy?

It's not the same seller as mention by bro Chef.. Will wait for 1 more day like chef say offer him lower..

[TheChef]

It's not the same seller as mention by bro Chef.. Will wait for 1 more day like chef say offer him lower..

I believe all the bids are fake. Offer him $1300.

[KopiOkaya]

Offer him $1300.

WALAO... You win liao lor. :rofl:

[TheChef]

WALAO... You win liao lor. :rofl:

Not yet. I just helped Ah Chua check. The seller posted Ah Chua's name, telephone number and bid price of $1400 big big in his thread, declaring Ah Chua as the undisputed bid winner.:dog: :cheers:

[KopiOkaya]

The seller posted Ah Chua's name, telephone number and bid price of $1400 big big in his thread, declaring Ah Chua as the undisputed bid winner.:dog: :cheers:

WALAO... Like this also can arghk!!! :knock1:

[TheChef]

WALAO... Like this also can arghk!!! :knock1:

Yeah lor. :eek:

[KopiOkaya]

I browsed through the seller's post history. It seems like he buys and sells equipment for a living arghk!!! :eek:

He sold a Super Poison lens back in July for $1,900 and bought another one in the same month for $1,600.

[TheChef]

I browsed through the seller's post history. It seems like he buys and sells equipment for a living arghk!!! :eek:

He sold a Super Poison lens back in July for $1,900 and bought another one in the same month for $1,600.

Walao! He BSBSBS arrrggghhkk!

[excelglsi]

I browsed through the seller's post history. It seems like he buys and sells equipment for a living arghk!!! :eek:

He sold a Super Poison lens back in July for $1,900 and bought another one in the same month for $1,600.

This time I tin he loses $$.. Being told by Bro BN tat to be a gentleman... So I sms him tat the deal still stand...

Isit a good idea?? Will be viewing tomommrrowww.... :knock1:

[bluffname]

This time I tin he loses $$.. Being told by Bro BN tat to be a gentleman... So I sms him tat the deal still stand...

Isit a good idea?? Will be viewing tomommrrowww.... :knock1:

Assuming lens is good condition I think you got excellent deal. The rest of us paid average $1800 :knock1:

[excelglsi]

Assuming lens is good condition I think you got excellent deal. The rest of us paid average $1800 :knock1:

Funny I find his thread...:confused1:

[excelglsi]

Wow he sms mi saying tat he will leave the lens with mi for 1 day... If not satisfy can reject him...")

Can??:thumbsup:

[TheChef]

Wow he sms mi saying tat he will leave the lens with mi for 1 day... If not satisfy can reject him...")

Can??:thumbsup:

If lens is good, then $1,400 is a good deal. If I ask P&G to lower price to $1,400, I bet the boss will show me 2Lan face.

[excelglsi]

If lens is good, then $1,400 is a good deal. If I ask P&G to lower price to $1,400, I bet the boss will show me 2Lan face.

The boss I tin is Andrew.." ):cheers:

[TheChef]

The boss I tin is Andrew.." ):cheers:

He wanted to keep the lens when I asked him whether can lower the price to $1,750. :knock1: I think seller lets you test for one day means he is confident of the condition of his lens lah. :cheer:

[TheChef]

Wow he sms mi saying tat he will leave the lens with mi for 1 day... If not satisfy can reject him...")

Can??:thumbsup:

Wah!! Are you required to leave $$$$ with him first?

[excelglsi]

Wah!! Are you required to leave $$$$ with him first?

No lah... he say when happy than trandfer $$ to him...")b

[TheChef]

No lah... he say when happy than trandfer $$ to him...")b

Walao, if you "disappear" after getting his lens leh? He trusts you so much argghh?

[excelglsi]

Walao, if you "disappear" after getting his lens leh? He trusts you so much argghh?

its not right... Meeting him tomorrow...")

[TheChef]

its not right... Meeting him tomorrow...")

Wah!! This is the first time I heard seller letting potential buyer try song song for 1 day before paying.

[KopiOkaya]

Wow he sms mi saying tat he will leave the lens with mi for 1 day... If not satisfy can reject him...")

Wah!! This is the first time I heard seller letting potential buyer try song song for 1 day before paying.

Good arghk!!! :thumbsup:

You need my help today? Call me, we can go lim kopi.

[TheChef]

its not right... Meeting him tomorrow...")

Any update bro?

[excelglsi]

Meeting him today... Will bring a torchlight...hehe :cheers:

[TheChef]

Meeting him today... Will bring a torchlight...hehe :cheers:

Sure got a lot of dust lah. As long as it is not desert storm inside, it should be alright. Check for fungus growth though. :coolnod:

[salnts]

whats update? 1.4k seems like a gd deal :D

[TheChef]

whats update? 1.4k seems like a gd deal :D

Yes, it is a good deal.

[KopiOkaya]

Bro-Ex deals with the seller very early this morning and now he is officially a Super Poison Lens gang member. :grin: :thumbsup: :clap2:

[TheChef]

Bro-Ex deals with the seller very early this morning and now he is officially a Super Poison Lens gang member. :grin: :thumbsup: :clap2:

Good arrrgghhhkkkk!!!! :thumbsup:

[yingbin1005]

CONGRATS Bro-Ex!!!! :thumbsup:

[TheChef]

CONGRATS Bro-Ex!!!! :thumbsup:

When are you joining the Super Poison Lens gang? :grin:

[yingbin1005]

When are you joining the Super Poison Lens gang? :grin:

Me arghk?

SOON~~ :coolnod:


FAT HOPE!! :rofl:

[KopiOkaya]

FAT HOPE!! :rofl:

Wait for the 80-400 AFS VR to launch. Don't say no too soon... Remember what you told Madmacs about not buying anymore cameras? :grin:

[yingbin1005]

Wait for the 80-400 AFS VR to launch. Don't say no too soon... Remember what you told Madmacs about not buying anymore cameras? :grin:

Alamak! ok la i better retract wat i say... :knock1: x6...

but i think really not so soon....

1stly it is too heavy for me....

2ndly i am v happy with shifu Bluffname's 75-300 no VR lens...
Actually shifu inspires me! If out of his 4 award winning pigs, 3 was taken with this lens then why can't I?!

I want to use this lens and achieve my FIRST award winning pig!!! :victory:

[excelglsi]

thxs guys... Got it early in the morning...")

Here a sample of the photo taken with 80-400...:coolnod:

ISO1600, F5.6, 1/60 @ 400...Taken with D50 silver...:cheer:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5250556931_c6de09db13_b.jpg

[excelglsi]

Another 1..")

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5250787651_3b1cc54a6a_b.jpg

[TheChef]

You got a sharp copy. Congrats!! The skin tone of the lang lui is nice too. :clap2:

[excelglsi]

thxs thxs...hehe :coolnod:

1 more..") My buddy JJ and his wife Iris..:cheers:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5252215135_d03313d9a2_b.jpg

[KopiOkaya]

While on assignment photographing the Maybank Tower with my Super Poison lens, I saw and captured this hilarious moment... I titled it "Fun with the Merlion". :coolnod:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/5358653337_5d84c93471_b.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

What I like about the Super Poison Lens is, when used appropriately, it gives the picture 层次感. :thumbsup:

[bluffname]

While on assignment photographing the Maybank Tower with my Super Poison lens, I saw and captured this hilarious moment... I titled it "Fun with the Merlion". :coolnod:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/5358653337_5d84c93471_b.jpg
[photo: KopiOkaya]

What I like about the Super Poison Lens is, when used appropriately, it gives the picture 层次感. :thumbsup:


WALAO!!! Killer eyes she has. This is example of SANPAKU EYES. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanpaku) From Wikipedia: ....when the upper sclera is visible this is called 'Yang Sanpaku'. This is said to be an indication of mental imbalance in people such as psychotics, murderers and anyone rageful. Stress and fatigue may also be a cause

[KopiOkaya]

This is said to be an indication of mental imbalance in people such as psychotics, murderers and anyone rageful. Stress and fatigue may also be a cause

Or people with high pleasure... :coolnod:

[TheChef]

Just to share a couple of interesting shots using super poison lens.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5360335602_8aa11a8c08_b.jpg

Long Time No See Arrghhkk!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5359721583_df84721ce4_b.jpg

[Second Wind]

Long Time No See Arrghhkk!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5359721583_df84721ce4_b.jpg

You are fast to grab this shot :thumbsup::thumbsup: Where did you go?

[KopiOkaya]

Long Time No See Arrghhkk!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5359721583_df84721ce4_b.jpg

Looks more like sumo wrestling leh. :coolnod:

[TheChef]

Sumo wrestling or long time no see shot was taken at Japanese Garden.

[excelglsi]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5359721583_df84721ce4_b.jpg

Wow!!! Rare moments!!:cheer::coolnod::cheers:

[TheChef]

Wow!!! Rare moments!!:cheer::coolnod::cheers:

Yah man. Thanks for visiting. :coolnod:

[yingbin1005]

Wow!!! Rare moments!!:cheer::coolnod::cheers:

You are fast to grab this shot :thumbsup::thumbsup: Where did you go?

I agree this is very nice~~!! :thumbsup:

[TheChef]

I agree this is very nice~~!! :thumbsup:

Thanks sis. Very hard to get compliment from you. :clap2:

[yingbin1005]

Thanks sis. Very hard to get compliment from you. :clap2:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[andikong]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5359721583_df84721ce4_b.jpg

We are the first to celebrate Valentines Day mah!

Very Human like emotions.

[KopiOkaya]

The Super Poison 80-400 VR vs. the humble 80-200 AF-D (3rd generation)

Can you guess which picture was taken from which lens? Both taken at the len's 200mm range using FinePix S5 Pro.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6310297429_ebdea5a033_b.jpg


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6310819230_c34629bec7_b.jpg


And here is your reference for 80-200 AFD... :victory:

OP's 驸马爷 Stanley
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6048/6310834854_e0664b7f2a_b.jpg
[photos: KopiOkaya]

[Second Wind]

Ok, I tikam tikam, #1 is 80-400 and #2 is 70-200.

[yingbin1005]

ok i tikam also.... tikam opp from second wind


#1 is 80-200 and #2 is 80-400 ...


hee :grin: so who win arh? :cheer:

[True34colors]

I try..1st 80-400 VR / 2nd AFD 80-200.:coolnod:

[KopiOkaya]

Answers: 1st is 80-400 VR and 2nd is 80-200 AF-D :cheers: