Hi All, It's nice to be here

[skira2862]

Hi All,

I'm new and very new to photography too. Have seen awesome photos taken by members here and certainly looking forward to learn at lot from here.

Meanwhile, I have a noob question...how could one properly test a lens while in a store? Apart from checking the lenses physically, how to see it's a sharp copy and etc. Will the store allow us to test it especially newbie like me who know nothing... Very new to photography and need advice:embrass:

Thank you in advance and have a nice day

 

[cleonbus]

Welcome to CS

 

[spree86]

Hi All,

I'm new and very new to photography too. Have seen awesome photos taken by members here and certainly looking forward to learn at lot from here.

Meanwhile, I have a noob question...how could one properly test a lens while in a store? Apart from checking the lenses physically, how to see it's a sharp copy and etc. Will the store allow us to test it especially newbie like me who know nothing... Very new to photography and need advice:embrass:

Thank you in advance and have a nice day

Welcome to CS
You can check whether there's any physical defect, does the auto focus work properly, whether its dusty inside the lens and i will usually test if the focus is off center. Some shops might ask you to pay up front before you can test, it depends on the shop policy

 

[xmysticalzx]

hello and welcome to CS.

 

[skylover]

Welcome to CS. ^^

You are encourage to read more online, and join some newbie outings under the Outings subforum.

Good start here:

Camera basics
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309544
http://www.digital-photography-schoo...al-photography

Composition
http://www.amateursnapper.com/photog...position-rules
http://digital-photography-school.co...mposition-tips
http://www.digital-photography-schoo...ps-illustrated

Landscape Photography
http://www.digital-photography-schoo...pe-photography

Street Photography
http://www.digital-photography-schoo...t-photographer

Basic Night Photography Tips
http://www.schoolofphotography.com/c...esson.html#int

More topics covered here:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm

 

[weegk]

Welcome to CS . . .

Some shops allow you to test the lens first before you purchase.

In fact, i ever went to a shop to test out some lens without buying . . . best of all, i told the boss before hand that i am just asking for the price only and he offers to let me test it.

:thumbsup: to the shop.

 

[spree86]

Welcome to CS . . .

Some shops allow you to test the lens first before you purchase.

In fact, i ever went to a shop to test out some lens without buying . . . best of all, i told the boss before hand that i am just asking for the price only and he offers to let me test it.

:thumbsup: to the shop.

Which shop is it?

 

[jed091270]

Welcome to CS and happy shooting!!!

 

[enzeru21]

most shops reccommended in this forum should allow to test lens if they're not terribly busy or crowded...

i sometimes go to a shop and just sit down and try many different things.. even if i'm not buying.. hmmm then can make better decisions to use what lens..

 

[Treetrunk]

Welcome

 

[skira2862]

Thank you all for the welcome messages and the valuable advice. Looking forward to learn from you all.

Cheers

 

[Hollander]

Hi welcome to CS!!
Shoot more, Post more, Ask more and you will Learn more!!:thumbsup:
Happy shooting!!

 

[skira2862]

Thank you all for the guidance.

I bought a Tamrom 17-50 non VC last weekend and the helpful salesman helped me to test the front/back focusing of the lens. I just started shooting last weekend and glad to be able to take some night scene without using flash and tripod.

I have lots to learn from here and thanks to everyone for their generous contributions.

Cheers

 

[AnsQ]

Welcome and enjoy shooting!