I went with the Sigma f/2.8 non IS version. It made my wallet happy, but, it made my pictures sad. I probably would make the same decision again.
Wishing I could afford the nikon IS version.

Hi Ray,

Yes, I can accept PayPal and I will pay the shipping charges. Please note the comments about the nicks on the bottom of the ballhead. Thet do not affect tohe performance in any way.

Bill

SOLD SOLD SOLD Benro Tripod A3580F: sturdy support for a DSLR outfitted with a long telephoto lens. Maximum load capacity of 33 lb. With the center column and the four leg sections fully extended, the tripod reaches a maximum height of 69.3". The A3580F includes several professional features that ensure its stability, such as user-adjustable flip locks on the legs. Locking screws in the top plate provide an extra level of security and stability. Rated 5 stars at B&H Photo. Sells at B&H Photo for $168.00. Link Below.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/744060-REG/Benro_A3580F_Classic_A3580F_4_Section_Aluminum.html


SOLD SOLD SOLD Benro BH1 Ball Head: Standard size ballhead with a 2-stage 'snap-in' quick release system, using a simple single lever to lock and unlock all movement functions. It is rated to comfortably hold equipment weighing up to 13.2 lbs (6 kg) and weighs just 0.7 lb (0.3 kg), so it's ideal for travel use with your SLR or compact camera. There are three nicks on the bottom from support screws on my tripod. I screwed them on too tight and they nicked the bottom of the ballhead. They do not affect the performance in any way. Rated 5 stars at B&H Photo. Sells at B&H Photo for $60.00. Link Below.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/743889-REG/Benro_BH1_BH1_Ballhead_with_Quick.html

Very competitive price for both of $125.00. Will consider selling separately.

Thanks for the kind words. #1 was the very first pic I took this morning.

I arrived at 5:15 am this morning to a photo workshop in Avon NJ. I wanted to get there early so I could catch the sunrise. In case anyone is wondering, the sun did not rise in NJ this morning. Everything was fogged in.

My 5 favorite pictures.


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One more from the Nightscapes Workshop

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I have this lens along with the Tokina 11-16 and a Nikon D7000. They are always tricky to put on as there isn't a small white dot to guide you like on a Nikon lens. That said, one they are on both Tokina's are awesome for the money.

Those are 3 very different AWESOME shots, Great job!

Sorry, I should have said "Used"

I am looking to buy a Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8 DX Fisheye. Any sellers?

Thanks, htat is my favorite also. Interestingly, it was the last pisture of the day as I was walking back to the car.

Bill

You've got some nice photos there. In a way it's too bad you had a rainy day or else maybe you could've got some nice sunset photos even with the beach there.[/quote]

Thanks for the kind words, The beach faces East, so I guess they would have been sunrise pics. Of course at sunrise, it was snowing like crazy. I thought the workshop was going to be cancelled.

Bill

WOW! That is the nicest thing anyone has ever said about my photos. Photography is just a hobby to help releave job stress. So, I take photos only to please myself. But, it sure is nice to hear words as kind as these. Thanks again

Bill

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