Is it GAS or genuine hunger pain?
Sep 15, 2020 11:20:36 #
In response to both Country Boy and saxman71.
A feeder did not work. The yard is well stocked with all the flowers that Hummers and Monarchs enjoy, but they are well towards the back of the lot. I am not able to get closer to them WHEN they do appear.
Here is the real rub - Hummingbirds only show up in this area on their seasonal way north and on the way back south. I do not understand the reasoning, but that is what I read, and my experience seems to bare this out. When one eventually shows up, it zooms around the back of the lot for a short while before moving on to my neighbours (we all have major floral plantings). The longer reach of this lens should help. However, I neglected to mention that Altona Forest (a small wood in fact) is adjacent to my subdivision, and we are close to the time that the nesting hawks start their migration south. I am hoping that this lens will help me to capture some of that activity as well.
Again I thank all you guys for very supportive advice (just what I asked for when I said "be kind").
A feeder did not work. The yard is well stocked with all the flowers that Hummers and Monarchs enjoy, but they are well towards the back of the lot. I am not able to get closer to them WHEN they do appear.
Here is the real rub - Hummingbirds only show up in this area on their seasonal way north and on the way back south. I do not understand the reasoning, but that is what I read, and my experience seems to bare this out. When one eventually shows up, it zooms around the back of the lot for a short while before moving on to my neighbours (we all have major floral plantings). The longer reach of this lens should help. However, I neglected to mention that Altona Forest (a small wood in fact) is adjacent to my subdivision, and we are close to the time that the nesting hawks start their migration south. I am hoping that this lens will help me to capture some of that activity as well.
Again I thank all you guys for very supportive advice (just what I asked for when I said "be kind").
Sep 15, 2020 11:47:04 #
Rusty69 wrote:
I just found a nice tele lens on sale locally - Zu... (show quote)
GAS IS GOOD!!
With enough you can even travel, at least in a vertical direction....
Sep 15, 2020 12:45:42 #
Sep 15, 2020 13:26:26 #
Rusty69 wrote:
I just found a nice tele lens on sale locally - Zu... (show quote)
Will someone please define "GAS"?
Sep 15, 2020 13:34:47 #
Sep 15, 2020 13:38:18 #
I have a feeder about 20 feet outside my dinette window. I have gotten great shots with lenses of less than 500 mm (35 equiv) through the window. Hope this helps.
Sep 15, 2020 13:46:10 #
Rusty69 wrote:
I just found a nice tele lens on sale locally - Zu... (show quote)
If for no other reason ... do it to make your wife happy.
Sep 15, 2020 14:56:22 #
It’s a great lens. Just remember when zoomed out you need a really steady hand, or a monopod.
Sep 15, 2020 14:59:24 #
Sep 15, 2020 16:28:42 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
You mentioned you have some cash from a job plus you've saved money so far by not traveling recently. Get the 70-300 and you will probably use it more than you think. A second option is to purchase either the 1.4 or 2.0 TCs and use with your 40-150.
Have fun.
Have fun.
Sep 15, 2020 16:45:55 #
Sep 15, 2020 17:12:04 #
I use that lens on my Panasonic G9 when the Leica 100-400 is too unwieldy. It’s a nice lens. Go for it.
Sep 15, 2020 18:24:00 #
Sep 15, 2020 18:52:46 #
[quote=Rusty69]I just found a nice tele lens on sale locally - Zuiko 75-300 mm, for my M43 Oly (that's 150-600 as a 35mm equivalent, for those who don't follow this format). So, please tell me I am not crazy. My wife says "treat yourself". Does it make sense to buy a lens that may only get used once or twice a year?
Let's see.., you only want ONE lens.., and your wife is going along with it, even encouraging you no less. You are a very lucky man with a lovely wife to boot. This is not a GAS attack.., just a practical addition, which threatens to give much satisfaction in the near future. I say GO FOR IT!
Let's see.., you only want ONE lens.., and your wife is going along with it, even encouraging you no less. You are a very lucky man with a lovely wife to boot. This is not a GAS attack.., just a practical addition, which threatens to give much satisfaction in the near future. I say GO FOR IT!
Sep 15, 2020 18:59:14 #
Rusty69 wrote:
In response to both Country Boy and saxman71. br ... (show quote)
I understand. Here's what I do on a regular basis for hummers. Take a folding chair to a spot by a bush that produces flowers that hummingbirds like. Sit there quietly and patiently thinking about all the wonderful times you've had in your life or the sorry state of the current world - your choice. After a time, the hummingbirds will get used to your presence. Then, when the opportunity presents itself, be ready and fire off as many shots as your camera buffer will allow. That's how I do it and occasionally I get some pretty decent shots. The real key is patience. Take a look at these from my yard earlier this year. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-637492-1.html
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