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| Written by Luke Simmonds | ||
| Monday, 16 June 2008 14:56 | ||
I use a Nikon D80
Lenses Nikon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 G AF-S DX IF-ED
This is my main lens, the Nikon 18-135mm lens has a 7.5x zoom and a focal length of 18-135mm, I use it most of the time for general photography and boxing. its a really quiet lens that uses the silent wave motor technology. Its both M and AF which is useful when the autofocus doesn't work. Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO Macro Super DG Lens - Nikon Fit
This is my telephoto zoom lenses with tele-macro function and optimised for digital SLR cameras. It is a performance telephoto zoom lens is capable of shooting with a maximum magnification of 1:2 at the focal length of 300 mm I use for Sport, Nature and landscape photography. It also has a macro function which I use for macro (Close up) photography. Nikon 50mm f1.8 D AF LensThis is the lens I use for portrait photography, its the fastest lens I own. Future Lenses
I am considering buying a dedicated macro lens as I have enjoyed the macro photography that I have done so far the lens I am looking at is a Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens which can shoot 1:1 size it is quite expensive though but I have seen the results it produces and they are fantastic. I may look at getting a better telephoto lens as my current Sigma can't reach quite far enough when doing sports photography.
Other EquipmentTripod
I have recenty purchased a Manfrotto Tripod which will help improve my photography as there won't be any camera shake etc. Its not the best tripod but I bought it to be light and small so it can go in a suitcase when I go on holiday. Flash Gun
I have a Nikon SB600 Speedlight, I am looking forward to using this at boxing events as it will allow multiple shots and a higher shutter speed. I loved using it at the music events I covered recently it gives so much more control than the built in flash Battery GripI have a Nikon MB-D80 Battery Grip which saves having to have a spare battery in my pocket, it also makes the camera handle better, especially for vertical shooting. Filter Kit
I am looking to get a Neutral Density filter kit at some point in the not to distant future
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 September 2008 17:38 |





