Posts for: royden
Dec 31, 2018 14:53:10 #
gessman wrote:
Wonderfully comprehensive, as always, and demonstrated by beautiful images, a real plus. Please bear with me while I state the obvious and that what a momental asset your presence is to all the lessor experienced members of uhh who take the time to read your offerings. I, for one, want to express my appreciation and gratitude for what you do here and the time you take to further our knowledge of photography in uhh. Thanks and Happy New Year to you!
Well said gessman. Every post/thread in which Alan(amfoto1) participates I save. He must type 1,000WPM. LOL
Dec 30, 2018 23:59:54 #
O boy, thanks for the many great posts. A lot to take in. Back to Florida is in the planning stage so I'll get something before I go. A canon L is where my mindset is at the moment. A 300/4 or 100-400 with what I have may be just fine for me. The Canon Refurb Store has 80D with 18-55 for $730. The camera alone is $800??????.
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Dec 30, 2018 06:42:03 #
doclrb wrote:
Perhaps on Canon (but I doubt it). My Tamrin 150-600 G2 autofocuses at 6.3 on my D500. Also to 8 with matched 1.4 extender.
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Thanks for your comments. So many lens, not enough greenbacks.
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Dec 30, 2018 06:33:40 #
Thank you Gene and Mike for your comments. Looked at the 400 L but thought the no IS would be a bad idea. Now it's back in the mix.
Dec 30, 2018 06:10:35 #
I second the Canon refurbished store, you get the same 1 year warranty as if you bought new. They have some great deals right now. Probably not for long.
Dec 29, 2018 15:05:44 #
[quote=CHG_CANON]If the issue is birding..
I'm with you here. Gonna focus on the 100-400 and on the 300. The former give more reach, zoom convenience but less light gathering. The other is faster, probably sharper but more of a one prick pony. I have a friend with a 100-400 on a 6D and another with a 300/2.8 Minolta. He shots a Sony A99. Thanks for taking the time.
I'm with you here. Gonna focus on the 100-400 and on the 300. The former give more reach, zoom convenience but less light gathering. The other is faster, probably sharper but more of a one prick pony. I have a friend with a 100-400 on a 6D and another with a 300/2.8 Minolta. He shots a Sony A99. Thanks for taking the time.
Dec 29, 2018 12:34:50 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
You're going to want a lens that gets you into the 400+mm range. But, your budget is a little light for new models. If you go with a zoom, try to limit the range covered, where 100-400 is a better choice than 18-400. Given your 40D can autofocus only to f/5.6, pay attention to zooms or extension ideas that zoom or combine to apertures smaller than f/5.6. Try the used market, both ebay and KEH. You might find a vI copy of the 100-400L in the $800 range.
Thanks CHG. Never thought about that. I saw a Canon 35-350/ 3.5-5.6. I think these hit the market in 1987. What do you think?
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Dec 29, 2018 12:28:59 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Someone just posted the perfect lens for you on UHH classifieds this morning. Its a 150-600mm Tamron for only $550.
Thanks MT, but I need to consider what CHG_CANON said about the f5.6 limitation.
Dec 29, 2018 12:03:50 #
I have developed a liking for birding. Was at a wildlife refuge in Delray Beach, Fl recently and shot a few with a Canon 40D and 55-250 EFSll. I need more range.
I've been researching and need some help. I have a budget of $700. I looked at used/refurbushed EF 70-200/4L IS and none IS, (would need to add a 1.4) EF 300/4L, EF 70-300 IS USM l and ll.
Sigma has a lot of 50-500, 120-400, 135-400, 150-500, 170-500 and of course the 150-600. Some of these go back to 2008. There is also Sigma 100-400. Tamron 18-400 and 100-400(I think) Some of these maybe outside my budget. Although I list some 300s I believe at least 400mm would be better. Would a 40D be adequate with any of these? Will I find that I need a 80D or one of the 7Ds?
I have a Pentax K5lls, 16MP and newer than 40D and would prefer to use that but not many options in long lens. Some of the Sigmas come in Pentax mount. So I have a lot to think about.
Would appreciate your input.
Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
I've been researching and need some help. I have a budget of $700. I looked at used/refurbushed EF 70-200/4L IS and none IS, (would need to add a 1.4) EF 300/4L, EF 70-300 IS USM l and ll.
Sigma has a lot of 50-500, 120-400, 135-400, 150-500, 170-500 and of course the 150-600. Some of these go back to 2008. There is also Sigma 100-400. Tamron 18-400 and 100-400(I think) Some of these maybe outside my budget. Although I list some 300s I believe at least 400mm would be better. Would a 40D be adequate with any of these? Will I find that I need a 80D or one of the 7Ds?
I have a Pentax K5lls, 16MP and newer than 40D and would prefer to use that but not many options in long lens. Some of the Sigmas come in Pentax mount. So I have a lot to think about.
Would appreciate your input.
Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Dec 26, 2018 20:52:22 #
David in Dallas wrote:
This was taken on my 81st birthday, 21 Dec 2018.
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DSC_8266.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
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DSC_8266.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
Happy BD from a fellow December baby. Mine was on the 16th. Same to all December babies.
Dec 26, 2018 10:57:15 #
The Tamron you need is Di VC PZD. I think that's the latest of the 28-300s. The Di is for FF. Dill is for 1.6 crop. I believe Dilll is for 4/3 cameras.
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Dec 26, 2018 09:18:19 #
Gitchigumi wrote:
Something I've wanted, and needed, for years: a new right hip! Yes, it was an early present by a week, but still counts, doesn't it?👍🤓👍
Dec 26, 2018 09:16:06 #
cmc65 wrote:
Santa brokered a secure connection for an hour long phone call from my deployed grandson. Been gone for six months. There isn’t a better gift in the universe than this. Happy Holidays everyone.
Priceless. My best to you and family.
Dec 26, 2018 08:10:57 #
Dec 26, 2018 08:01:42 #
Good Morning Hoggers or Good Evening. I guessed you all figured out that I was a being a smartypants about the Canon equipment. Thanks for the funny replies. Humor is the best medicine. Good scotch is a close second.
I got a Fitbit and having a problem setting it up. Their site is a bit quirky or possibly the staff is drunk from too much spiked eggnog.
Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and yours.
I got a Fitbit and having a problem setting it up. Their site is a bit quirky or possibly the staff is drunk from too much spiked eggnog.
Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and yours.
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