Phil Reese

Placed 24^th in the challenge. High water levels in the White Mountains of New Hampshire made for some beautiful photo opportunities. Later found out it was a record rainfall for the area!

I agree. Support the loyal A-mount users who just want new lenses and continued support for their bodies. In-body stabilization is why I stick with Sony rather than going for something like the...

I've got a Nikon D2H for sale, including the body, body cap, original battery, aftermarket charger, and extra aftermarket battery (slightly higher capacity). The camera has been kept in a clean,...

Mahoosuc Notch looks like a great hike for sure - I love hikes that have obstacles and challenges. Is it more scenic for photography than others?

Do you have any specific trail or location advice within the White Mountains? Thanks!

This is a beautiful shot indeed! Is that kind of fog and light common there, or was it pretty rare to see that combination?

I wanted to see what these would do straight out of the camera. When I try to take some good shots later I'll certainly process RAW. I find that +3 contrast and sharpness best mimics the results of...

As promised, here are my test result shots! A few things to note when looking:I have the non-macro version.All shots handheld at 1/250 with SteadyShot (I don't have the most stable hands).All shots...

That's a fantastic shot considering the age of the lens. Hope I can pull off something like that with my copy :)

The Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 is not regarded very highly in terms of optics. The f/4.5 is much better in this regard, and the Sigma 8-16 is even sharper and better.I tried the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 on my...

Got the 400mm today. Haven't had a lot of time for sample photos, but it DOES work on my A77. So far I've only used manual focus during testing the lens and it's worked well. The only thing I've...

I was actually wondering about just that! We were planning to spend a sunrise on Cadillac mountain but when I saw the White Mountains marked on a map I figured it might be decent. I'd love to get...

Thanks for the tip, Jerry. I think we'll take Highway 1 in at least one direction; might go a different way (like through NH and Vermont) on the way back. So much to see and so little time!

I frequently bring along my 50mm prime (it's the f/1.8 cheapie, not the f/1.4) and find that I just don't use it on anything. Unless I'm shooting indoors (which I don't do much) I rarely use fast...

I don't mind weighty glass at all - I used to use my Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 HSM II all the time, but I decided I'd rather have the extra reach of the Tamron over low light capabilities. Of course I'd...

Thanks for the replies! I do know for a fact this copy was used with a Minolta 7D, so it will at least work on digital cameras, but I do worry about the focus motor. The A77 has the option to use...

Does anyone have any experience with the older Sigma 400mm f/5.6 (APO) lens on newer Sony cameras? I've recently purchased this lens and am hoping it will work on my A77. I'll note my findings when...

Next week I'm heading up to Maine for a couple weeks with my wife. We're going to a wedding one day, but plan to spend the rest of the time hiking and taking photos.The drive will be two days for...