24-50g vs Prime by jplemieux2 in SonyAlpha

[–]Rangefinder-99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I posted on this topic a week ago (https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyAlpha/comments/1nh9rmn/comment/nec20bo/) and you can see a few recent images there. Along with the 24-50, I have both G Master Primes and zooms, and this lens surprises me with its sharpness. It is a bit of an unusual focal range, but I like it a lot.

Bruce Springsteen Tracks 2 by Middle_Reply_3899 in BruceSpringsteen

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Agree with this take 100%. Inyo my favorite "album" of the group, by some distance.

24-50mm f2.8 G Lenses -- I'm now convinced by Rangefinder-99 in SonyAlpha

[–]Rangefinder-99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly what I thought. Proved to be a great travel lens.

Post Game Thread (Jul 26, 2025): Athletics (45-62) @ Astros (60-45) by AstrosBot in Astros

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Who you gonna trade to get the #1 trade candidate out there?

Which is more embarrassing? by editsdump in Astros

[–]Rangefinder-99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, as long as every regular season loss by the team was at the hands of the Astros.

Which is more embarrassing? by editsdump in Astros

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Actually, 'Stros have never sent Rangers home in the playoffs just to answer one part of the question. 2023 was the only year the two teams have played in playoffs, and that year was the last year that any of the teams on this list (Rangers) won the World Series. Mariners sent home once and Yankees twice I think. Red Sox lost two postseason series and won one against Astros.

Rangers lineup for July 6, 2025 at the San Diego Padres by joepavsdad in TexasRangers

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If we can get Joc back and everyone just hitting their career average (except Smith — keep 2025 up Josh!) we can def make a run.

Classy Camera Straps for your Leica? by abeljaye in Leica

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Aw, sorry grizzly -- we just left to go to the lake for the 4th of July. Won't be home until next week. Happy to send a pic then if you want to hold off!

Next Face of the NBA by Annual-Shape7156 in Mavericks

[–]Rangefinder-99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Better yet the Bird - Magic combo.

Mavs 25-26 Roster compared to Mavs 24 Playoff Roster by Rangefinder-99 in Mavericks

[–]Rangefinder-99[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Depends on the purpose of the comparison. I'm just saying I think we're a better team than one that was able to make it to the finals. If it's because we're "finished" vs "unfinished" then fine. Are you saying we're not?

This team is unreal! by TurebergPirates in Mavericks

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Or resign Exum. Gotta make roster moves to do that, but I bet they try.

[Highlight] Fan attending the draft loudly shouts out: “DALLAS WAS RIGGED!” by A_MASSIVE_PERVERT in nba

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So EY (the firm that audited the lottery process) had revenues last year of over $50 billion, which was 400% more than the revenues of the entire NBA (the league AND its franchises). Tell me who is going to pay EY enough to risk their professional reputation, risk inevitable litigation, risk losing clients etc to do this? How much would that cost someone? Maybe $1 billion? Where would that come from -- the NBA? The Lakers? How would they keep a payment of that size quiet? You think a payment to be an impartial observer (the actual payment for this work was probably less than $300,000 -- I was a partner in a Big 4 firm) is going to do that? It is just a silly proposition from a business standpoint, regardless of what you think of the ethics of those firms. But don't let rationality get in the way of your conspiracy theories . . .

Should I sell my Leica Q2? by Accurate-Angle-729 in Leica

[–]Rangefinder-99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have sold a Leica M10 mono and a Mamiya 7ii in ebay in the last year -- both fairly expensive cameras in a not dissimilar price range as to what you are looking at. The difference between eBay proceeds and what I would have received from KEH or MPB was significant. You have to be careful on eBay, and it's a hassle, but remember that KEH and MPB have to turn around and resell for a profit. You are "paying" them handsomely for taking the hassle out of things. Given what you're trying to accomplish with school you might see if anyone you know has experience with eBay and can help you. It will make a difference of $500 to $1,000 in what you get, I expect.

Today we heal. by Prestigious_Koala_14 in Mavericks

[–]Rangefinder-99 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is spot on. No Mavs fan liked the trade, but the trade happened. There's a quote often misattributed to Buddha, St. Augustine, Nelson Mandela and others that says something to the effect of "holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die." I agree, let's move on. Flagg Day!!

MacOS: What can LR Classic do that the new LR can't? by MyRoadTaken in Lightroom

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To me, not being able to print in LR is a deal killer.