EOS-M gear?
Do you still have the Canon EOS-M gear that I traded to you? I see you are still trying to sell the Tamron 70-300mm.
I have no interest in the Tamron, but might have interest in re-acquiring the "M" stuff. Would have to be part cash and part traded gear though.
Bob
Let's see what you did, Rich.
So these critters were in Yellowstone then?
I liked your comment under "Equipment" about your wife. Mine is exactly the same.
DaveO,
May I ask where those Elk shots were taken? I've been researching that lens as well, and am getting serious about making the move. I've read few users with any negative comments about it so far.
Thanks for posting the shots.
Bob
If not using my "go nearly everywhere" Panasonic bridge FZ1000, I'll take my ancient Canon T2i and :
Tamron 17-50 f2.8 and Canon 55-250mm STM lenses. I bet I can handle about 95% of my shooting with these 2 lenses.
But I don't think the 400mm lens is IS. Correct? If it has IS, it might interest me quite a bit.
...Meant to state "without" a tripod (or monopod).
For as many years as I've been in this hobby, I have always been under the impression that the lens made more of a difference than the camera body. I guess I need to be convinced a bit more about why this might not be true if I were to invest in the 70-300mm Nano lens. Plus, I could not afford a body upgrade AND lens purchase both. My current 100-400 Mk 1 "L" lens is too heavy for me to use with a tripod, while the 55-250, though a mighty fine lens, just doesn't reach far enough. A lens reaching 300mm (and capable of delivering sharp images)would be my minimum long length for my Yellowstone trip based on past experiences there.
What might you suggest for a body upgrade; keeping in mind that the "bank" is a primary concern. Used is OK with me. Much of my gear has always been used; with very little, if ever, new gear.
Quite the glowing review. Making me serious about maybe giving it a try.
What's your opinion of the 70-300 at the very 300mm end? Is that the "Nano" version that you have?
Renting might just be the way to go. All this concern is for a Yellowstone trip this next Spring.
I have handled one of those. Way too heavy. And though I could/should use a tripod or monopod, I don't want to ALWAYS HAVE TO shoot that way. The tele length would be ideal, though.