Canon 24-105mm IS

One of the most-requested lenses, the Canon 24-105mm f/4 L is one lens that easily justifies its price. Optically, this lens produces sharp and contrasty images, and the IS performs extremely well. I feel that it does exceptionally well at capturing people and weddings, as well as concerts. The bokeh produced by it's 8-blade diaphragm is extremely pleasing.

Features

• 24-105mm standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras
• 1 Super UD glass element and 3 aspherical lenses minimize chromatic aberration and distortion
• Ring-type USM system delivers silent but quick autofocus (AF); full-time manual focus
• Image Stabilizer technology steadies camera shake at up to 3 stops; weighs 23.6 ounces
• Dust- and moisture-resistant; measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.2 inches long; 1-year warranty

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Canon
• Model: 0344B006
• Lens Type: Zoom lens
• Mounting Type: Canon EF
• Minimum focal length: 24 millimeters
• Maximum focal length: 105 millimeters
• Minimum Focal Range: 17.7 inches
• Maximum Aperture Range: F/4.0
• Camera Magnify Power: 0.23
• Lens System Special Functions: Zoom
• Focus Type: auto-focus, manual-focus
• Real Angle Of View: 84
• Weight: 23.6 Ounces
• Item Display Diameter: 3.3 inches
• Length: 4 inches

Nikon 70-300mm VR Zoom Lens

The 70-300mm range is a popular one for telephoto zoom lenses, and often represents one of the first lenses new SLR owners will purchase after the "kit" lens that came with their camera. On sub-frame digital SLRs, a 70-300mm covers a range from moderate to dramatic telephoto, the equivalent of roughly a 105-450mm zoom on a 35mm film camera. Out at the 300mm end, it can be a challenge to hand-hold a lens like this in anything other than bright sunlight, hence the value of the Vibration Reduction Nikon has added to this model. Combine that feature with low street prices hovering around $500, and you're looking at a real bargain.

I also just bought one of these lenses. My wife and I are stocking up on lenses before our trip to the east coast. Expect lots of photos ;)

Tokina 12-24mm

The Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II lens is Tokina's first lens with a DC motor added for Nikon AF mount, which allows autofocus with the motorless Nikon D40, D40x and D60 digital SLRs. (The Canon version has always had a built-in AF motor.) Tokina plans on adding motors to all their Nikon mount AF lenses over time. Version II also features an improved multi-coating, for reduced flare and ghosting when shooting in backlit conditions.

I just bought one of these myself and will post photos from it shortly.

Simple Subject

Drums
Originally uploaded by Rick Blythe.

I think Michael W Hrysko said it best:
Simple subject... Great result !!!!

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Today's photo, Niagara Falls

Niagara
Originally uploaded by Rick Blythe.

While Niagara falls is only a 45 minute drive for us, we rarely make the trip because it is the sort of place you only need to see once.

We went down today to take a few photos of it in winter, which we have not done before.

Niagara Falls, the town has changed a lot since we were last here. Casinos, Hotels, glass towers, but the falls just keeps on.

Dirigible bridge

Dirigible bridge
Originally uploaded by Rick Blythe.

Here's a shot I took at the local mall. Security eventually caught up with me and asked me to stop, but didn't bother to have me delete the photos I had already taken.

This one is almost straight up, near an elevator, but in my mind, I prefer to envision it as the bridge on a blimp. How cool that would be. Except for the Hydrogen thing.

I didn't know it, but looking below I see you can take zeppelin rides over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

Car Spoiler

What most people do to change the look of their car? Installing car accessories! But if we are talking about changing the look instantly, what you need is to install car spoiler! A rear wing or car spoiler is a styled piece of –mostly made from fiberglass – it is to improve the aerodynamics of a car and the same time gives the sporty look to your ride, car or truck!There are many type of spoiler,