garyknrd

I heard a rumor a few months back that Sigma was going to put OS on there primes supertelephotos. Has anyone here heard anything about it? Just curious. I have the two lenses above and OS would be...

I just got the new 300 also. IS is amazing and AF in servo is quite amazing also. Great shots all.. The weight on the new 400 must be really different. I can even tell it in the new 300 at I think...

That is impressive. I moved to Canon for the glass. I just bought the new 300 f2.8 ll lens and it is much better in AF with a lowly 7D. It is accurate and true in servo mode in BIF where my lold...

Man I agree with the first guy. I know of two photographers that has that big Sigma glass and they also have bought a 500 nikon or canon. I have the 500 sigma 4.5 and canon 500mm f4 IS and I echo...

I also live there on a retirement visa. And check with World camera and Fotofile allot. Yes you are right of course. But I was in World camera and bought a lens there a couple of weeks ago and the...

I hopped a plane for home, America yesterday. I shopped at a few malls in Bangkok before I left. The 7D was everywhere for sale. Very cheap.. 1250 down to 1150. So something is fixing to happen I...

Boy you got that right... I am a Pentax used to be because of the horrible AF and QC...

I have Canon and Pentax equipment. I can buy the Canon for 100 bucks. Hummmm. Kinda high.

I want to know if you guys with the 5D lll are getting much better AF with fast glass. Older 300mm f2.8 vs. l or 500mm up? The reason I am asking I bought a new Mard ll series lens and use it on a...

Agree locke_fc. Finally Pentax is out from under the dark cloud of Hoya. It will be a few years but I think they will eventually compete again. Well done finally!!!!

Beautiful little camera. Small and I have two lenses just dying to try this baby out. If the AF system is improved I'm in. I will wait for the offical AF tests by Lumo labs though. I love the...

Can't take a picture with out the gear. Can't take a good picture with out skill.. Hummmmm

I think so Paul. The new one is much better than the vs l. IMO. I love the #3 mode. Amazing lens for sure.

Just as a side note: I live in Asia about 9 months a year and travel here quite a bit birding. I have met many Japanese people here that actually prefer the older lenses. And I mean the pre-IS. I...

I find the exact same thing with mine. I always took mine to 4.5-5.6 for just tack sharp.I like the new one and will keep it. It just performs better. And the images just seem to pop a little more....

I agree 6.3 looks great. Nice shots. I shoot the 300 vs. 1 also and with a 1.4 ll 4.5 is just reet for me. Never tried 2x.. I think IMHO with the 7D, 300mm combo. mark l vs. mark11. The mark...

Apewithacamera, that is beautiful... Just a quick informal test for me. I think everyone has there own needs for sure. For birding and using center most of the time. I am not convinced. I...

A quick test between the mark 1 vs mark 11 300mm f2.8 lens. All shot with the Canon 7d then 100% cropped. Tripod, mirror lock up, 2 sec. Best of three of each. this is with and without the 1.4 x...

LoL, I just shoot allot of birds I know that. And I just love the 7D. AF flaws and all. Noise it not any worse than the Mark lV or the 5lll. When brought up to 7D sizes. It seems for my eyes? For...

About a year ago I wanted the 300mm f2.8 and 500mm primes. I bought both on e-bay. No problems what so ever. I use them always. Even in the event of dispute. They offer money back. If fraudulent...