Posts: RayF | Ugly Hedgehog

I concur. I have had a Tamron SP 500mm since it was new. For the price, I have found it remarkable. Like all cat lenses, it has its limitations (mostly due to lens speed), but within those limitations is more than adequate. It is light weigh, and can be hand held with decent results when there is enough light for a fairly fast shutter speed. I use it rarely, but keep it for those few times when it is appropriate. I have never regretted having it.

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Nov 4, 2020 16:06:35 #

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Help in the lower right corner of this image

I think you are being a bit hard on yourself.

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Nov 2, 2020 16:17:00 #

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I'll bet you didn't know 1 November, 2020 ...

If it’s the last thing we ever do.

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Sep 24, 2020 19:24:39 #

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Stuck Focus Ring.

Thank you all for your responses. I will keep trying.

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Sep 23, 2020 21:20:49 #

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Stuck Focus Ring.

I stupidly purchased a 900mm mirror lens. Yes I know, why the heck would I do that. I get that but need some help. I have now held the lens Past the 30 day return period and am stuck with it.
The focus ring is so hard to turn it makes it unusable. When you attempt to turn the ring the lens comes loose from the mount adapter.
I realize this was dumb but I need a possible solution. Please no “you shouldn’t have done it comments”. I know that and feel stupid enough already.
The only consolation is it was cheap enough that I can eat the lose, but it would be nice to try and use it.

Thanks for bailing me out.

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Sep 22, 2020 20:40:06 #

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Looking for a Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF?

I purchased a used Tamron 200-500 at The Photo Center at a reasonable price and have been very pleased with it. Also bought a ProMaster tripod with which I am very pleased.

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Sep 19, 2020 17:23:30 #

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Price Difference

What makes the RF 50mm 1.2l $2199 and the EF 50mm 1.2l $989 ?

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Sep 7, 2020 14:22:37 #

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RF Extenders

Thanks all for your help. As always

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Sep 6, 2020 22:50:21 #

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RF Extenders

Will the RF 800mm f11 lens retain autofocus on a RP camera when using an RF extender

What I have read indicates it will retain autofocus on an R5 or R6 but doesn’t mention an R or RP

Thank You

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Aug 2, 2020 18:30:00 #

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Sold - *Mint* Nikon D-810 US model - Sold

That deal makes me wish I needed a camera

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Aug 1, 2020 18:06:30 #

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens

I have one and probably use it more than any other lens. Does excellent job.

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