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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by b00gers
In general? It's basically a fact.

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yep even with my discount :hs:

I think I will try to pick up the 85mm f1.4 and the 18-200mm VR this year...
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
if you can get close enough, then your best bet is 85mm f1.4 but that's not a cheap lens either ~1100. you can also spend $400 more and go for the 70-200 f2.8 with VR.

i would just use iso 1600 and use noise ninja. unless you find yourself doing this type of photography and have the money to spend on the faster lenses.
Ya. I have CS2 and its pretty good with cutting down grain. I'm going to shoot next week @ a game.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
yep even with my discount :hs:

I think I will try to pick up the 85mm f1.4 and the 18-200mm VR this year...
SB600 and 50mm 1.8 for me h:
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I just won a sb-800 on ebay.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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I just won a sb-800 on ebay.
How much?
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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$275
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GotJDM?
$275
new? or used? US or "import"
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Used. Mint. US model fo sho. all accessoires and box

B&H was $314 + 11$ shipping. so i saved a little.
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