It's all your fault!
Apr 21, 2013 08:50:33 #
rogerl
Loc: UK (Harrogate, North Yorkshire)
Ive been a member for 8-9 months now and it seems that at least three or four times a week one or more members is extolling the virtue of the Sigma 150 500 lens. Ive therefore taken the plunge and bought a used one from Ebay. Having used it for a couple of days, I love it. I have a Nikon D200 and already have the Nikon 80-400 VR lens; the Sigma one is definitely better. Were going on (another) safari holiday in June, this time to Zambia so the lens is going with me. Im in the process of persuading my wife to take the big Nikon lens for her D90 and pack her 18-200 (another lovely lens) as a reserve. I havent yet let on, though, how much the Sigma cost and havent (yet) had to justify the Sigma when I already have a big lens!
Its all your fault!
Its all your fault!
Apr 21, 2013 09:10:57 #
As we speak I'm waiting on one from the pro-camera store,you're right, it IS their fault.......reckon we can put a claim in somewhere?
Apr 21, 2013 10:09:40 #
Just over a grand.
http://www.adorama.com/SG150500NK.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid65997
But that won't work for you. I should have read where your located first.
http://www.adorama.com/SG150500NK.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid65997
But that won't work for you. I should have read where your located first.
Apr 21, 2013 10:17:57 #
Yup, I have also succumbed to the alluring siren song of the sigma monster zoom.
Works pretty well, I am happy with the investment.
Works pretty well, I am happy with the investment.
Apr 21, 2013 10:20:48 #
Apr 21, 2013 10:24:19 #
rogerl wrote:
Ive been a member for 8-9 months now and it seems that at least three or four times a week one or more members is extolling the virtue of the Sigma 150 500 lens. Ive therefore taken the plunge and bought a used one from Ebay.
Its all your fault!
Its all your fault!
You are right! I'm proud to say that I have resisted the temptation to buy the 150-500mm because I would have no use for it. On the other hand, I'm not going to tell you how much UHH has cost me in equipment I read about here and then bought. :-D
Apr 21, 2013 10:38:45 #
rogerl
Loc: UK (Harrogate, North Yorkshire)
I should have posted these two from Friday with the new lens
Brown rat by the bird hide
Dunnock
Apr 21, 2013 10:41:09 #
Apr 21, 2013 10:42:47 #
rogerl
Loc: UK (Harrogate, North Yorkshire)
cockney greg wrote:
They're pin-sharp rogerl, looking forward to getting mine.
With a little Photoshop sharpening (but not that much).
Apr 22, 2013 06:36:36 #
Im jealous of your adventure to Zambia! I have a sponsor child there thru World Vision. Please post some pics upon your return!
Apr 22, 2013 07:04:57 #
Griz wrote:
Yup, I have also succumbed to the alluring siren song of the sigma monster zoom.
Works pretty well, I am happy with the investment.
Works pretty well, I am happy with the investment.
Wow sweet shot :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 22, 2013 07:05:31 #
rogerl wrote:
Ive been a member for 8-9 months now and it seems... (show quote)
No! Its Bushes fault.
Apr 22, 2013 08:25:34 #
Apr 22, 2013 08:45:28 #
twitcher32
Loc: North Carolina/Costa Rica
I lived/worked in Zambia a number of years ago. It is a wonderful country with a wide variety of photo ops (cultural events, wildlife, people/places. I do envy you.
Apr 22, 2013 09:33:00 #
Very nice shoots and you are right there is a lot of "neat stuff" identified here.
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