Henry Lubong's Journal

I got my Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens last month from Amazon.com. I fell in love with some of the pictures I saw online that’s why I picked it instead of the more expensive Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8. With my initial review, I really thought I received a good copy. Then I started [...]

Just arrived. This lens looks nice and solid. Most of the reviews say it’s better than the Nikons or Canons.

This is a rare request from my little girl. First she was fixing her hair then next thing you know she wanted her picture taken so we had a small photo session this evening I just wish I had a better lighting system.

28lbs vs 1.65lbs Wheels vs Zoom ring Stability vs Sharpness Fast roller vs Fast AF Why is it that every time I wanted something for my bicycle hobby it ends up going for photography. I was eyeing on a 29er bike but a 17-55mm f/2.8 lens gets a higher priority this time. I wish there’s [...]

I went to the Sea Otter Classic in Laguna Seca today. I brought my camera gears with me (Nikon D90, Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8, Nikon 35mm f/1.8G and my all around lens Nikon 18-200mm) including my newly purchased ThinkTank belt and bags. I didn’t expect much from this event but to capture a few shots of [...]

To be tested under the heat of the sun in Laguna Seca on tomorrow’s Sea Otter Classic races. The belt and the bag is pretty solid and very well made. The gears: Pro Speed Belt v2.0 – to hold the lens bags LC 75 Pop Down – this will holster my 80-200mm lens LC 15 [...]

The other night I had a chance to practice sports photography at a friend’s basketball league. I brought with me my Nikon D90, 80-200mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.4 prime lenses. I wish I have at least a D300s though (for a faster frame rate)… Babe, I hope you’re reading this, lol. The venue was at [...]

Yes! I just received my new camera strap that will replace my old LowePro neck strap. Just in time for the car show tonight. I originally stumbled upon this R-Strap back in October 2010. The RS-7 is the latest strap by BlackRapid that features an ergonomically designed shoulder pad and a more secure d-ring. We’ll [...]

I just acquired another good lens today, it’s the Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-D. I originally had my eye on the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II but I’m not yet ready (or crazy) to spend a fortune on that lens. The 80-200/2.8 is not a bad lens, it’s actually a very good lens. Before I made [...]

When I bought my Nikon D90, the first thing I replaced was the basic neck strap that came with the camera. I hate the big and bold cheesy marketing logo printed on the strap. I bought an upgraded neck strap from Lowepro and I’ve been using it it for a couple of years now. Believe [...]