Never underestimate the power of bad tools. A very long time ago I
tried to learn to play the guitar. I was given an inexpensive learning
guitar by the instructor which was included in the cost of the course.
My fingers always hurt and I could barely bend the strings to reach the
fretboard. I gave it up as hopeless, that I just wasn't talented
enough. Years later I picked up a good guitar and was amazed, (though I
still didn't have any talent, but that's besides the point).
Gaurav Aggarwal wrote:
I made my best offer at $10 and they accepted it. So the lens is on its
way for $20 including UPS shipping. I am a beginner and my skills will
not do justice to a great lens anyway :-) So I felt that let me play with
something. Though when I made the offer, I never thought they will accept
it. Wife spent $80 on some organic cosmetics or some such nonsense.
I just had to get something.... Thanks Don. Gaurav
On 11/15/05, Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7553676422
Not an auction so it should be OK.
I have 2 of these and they are a surprisingly good little lens for the
almost "give-away" price.
If anyone is looking for a cheap knock around or spare short zoom
this is quite a deal.
Here's a quick snap of an artificial flower at 80mm, f/5.6 and about
2.3 to 1, on the ist-D at ISO 200 by the light of a single table lamp.
http://donsauction.com/pdml/Posie.jpg
Don <Nope, I'm not affiliated in any way ;-) >
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When you're worried or in doubt,
Run in circles, (scream and shout).
