dragon64 Loc: Stewartstown PA

That's a really great looking lens and I am sure you will create a lot of great photo experiences using it. I hope you can post some soon.

40mph winds and 30 degrees in Chicago today? You should have no problem with that big boy as it should be able to keep your feet well planted. Just don't stick your tongue on the barrel while you are outside. Hate to think you might lose a part of your tongue during the separation.

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

That's something that never crossed my mind. Thanks. There are a few from yesterday in the Photo gallery if interested.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Also, does this lens come with a case ?? ................. here is my setup ......
I use a macro/slide under the lens for positioning/balance and can change it on the fly . The down side to this setup is that to disengage the camera body is a painstaking operation - better to dedicate a camera body to the lens and always leave it there ! Which means having two camera bodies is desireable.

I use a an old used Manfrotto 3063 fluid head on my monopod and my tripod. - it helps me follow action. If you are doing fast action wildlife, tripods and gimbals are too slow and immobile ! ( and expensive !) They are very "comfortable" and "easy" to use - but you will not get the action shots ( and mobility) that a well controlled monopod or bodypod will give you. The larger the lens, the more resigned you become to tripods and gimbals - like the 400 2.8 and 600 f4. But with medium sized lenses, I believe you still have an option of staying off the tripod/gimbal scene. If I were at a nest site, with absolutely no opportunities to shoot anything else - I would be inclined to use a tripod/gimbal

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

Thanks I.M. Yes it DID come with the Sigma padded case. I still love the "Noggin Pad."

snipe Loc: Bitterroot Valley, Montana

I know you are going to enjoy the "Big Dog", I shot a 150-500mm Sigma for years and really liked it. I strayed a bit this summer and purchased a Tamron 150-600mm and can not say enough about the extra 100mm reach.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

So far, I've used my monopod the most for the big N heavy.
At the soccer games the mono is easiest to swing and follow with. And it gives the weight a lift.
I like I.M's. quick mount. That triangle coupling plate looks sweet. But his is the only one I've ever seen.
Balance wise, it seems to me the manufacturers would have these pretty will figured out. :? I know my set up will sit fine on the Tamron's foot. But then, my camera is pretty light anyway.
Maybe I.Ms. is a little beefier with the add-on battery pack and FF format? But I can understand the single macro rail for fine tuning. I might try that myself with one of mine (have to take apart my 4-way macro rail).
Truth is, it almost never need the cross slide anyway. And now with the Manfrotto geared head for macro, probably the cross is lipstick on a pig. :lol: All that needs is the forward/back for focusing.
OK, convinced myself. Off to play. (After I finish with the tile, that is. :roll: Oh my aching back!)

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

I recently sold my Bigma 150-500mm and put that $$$ towards the 600. I too enjoy the extra reach plus the 600mmSport is sharp, sharp, sharp!

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Well, be careful and don't cut yourself. :twisted:

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

Hi Don
Looks like your listing to the right a tad! Nice shot.

Sprocket Loc: Upstate New York

If you go birding, be careful that you don't bring it up too quickly to get the bird into your sights. The front end of that thing may whack the bird right out of the sky. :shock:

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

Good advice. Thanx

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

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