Photography Essentials

[AndyA]

Originally Posted by eeyore

if you think thats bad dont ever try a sigma 800mm - I had one on loan a while back and it was ridiculously heavy - like a glass traffic cone

And if you think the Sig 800mm is bad, then try my Sigmonster 300-800mm - now that IS a brute

[PMG]

Originally Posted by Susie

I am glad you aren't a brain surgeon too because then you probably wouldn't have taken such wonderful pictures. You have some great insect shots and very atmospheric landscapes. Fortunately my coordination has improved as I have got older but I still need to work on my social skills as I have a habit of upsetting people unintentionally. lol.



I usually take a bin bag with me if I am out on a work day or moffing to sit on but when it comes to photography I am far too impulsive. If I see a good shot I throw myself down onto my tummy, knees, or whatever regardless of ruining my clothes. Thinking a shot through before taking it is something I have only just started doing.

Thanks for your advice, it is much appreciated, and I am already hooked.

Thanks Susie for kind words re my pics

Since then of course we suddenly got the opportunity to buy a friends 400 f2.8 and have been blown away by its quality and capability - shame its so big and heavy - but I can see myself staggering about with it and rupturing my hernia a little more............ and I'm looking forward to competing against it with my 100-400 and 1.4 convertor cos I think there are times when I might out perform it - tho for flight shots its obviously king!

Pauline