Jaykayg
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Much better, thank you! It's good to see what people can do - I hadn't thought of even trying this 
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Jaykayg
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Hi Mark_A, and thank you
I gave up on the 80-400 in the end. I could only afford it second-hand, and I got two 'not-sharp' ones - I guess there was a reason they were returned very little used......
So I went for the 200-500, with the 1.4tc, and I really like it.
I gave up on the 80-400 in the end. I could only afford it second-hand, and I got two 'not-sharp' ones - I guess there was a reason they were returned very little used......
So I went for the 200-500, with the 1.4tc, and I really like it.
1elementin7groups
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Excellent! I think I favor #1 but all are great!
Dave
Dave
Jaykayg
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Thank you
Great, glad you got a set up that works.Hi Mark_A, and thank you
I gave up on the 80-400 in the end. I could only afford it second-hand, and I got two 'not-sharp' ones - I guess there was a reason they were returned very little used......
So I went for the 200-500, with the 1.4tc, and I really like it.
Makes me wonder though as I am / was thinking of upgrading my AF 80-400 to an AFS 80-400 but your experience with them makes me wonder if that would be a wise move.
Mark_A
Blufftonian
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I think a 1.4 TC for my 200-500 will be my next purchase.
Of course I'll have to get approval from the budget committee chair...but my wife is a keen photographer too!
Of course I'll have to get approval from the budget committee chair...but my wife is a keen photographer too!
KARphotography
Member
Love the straight on shot!
Jaykayg
Leading Member
They get very good reviews - as I said, I think I was fishing in a self-selected 'there's something wrong with this lens' pool.
It would have suited me very well, if had worked out. Though I do now have some extra reach, which is good.
It would have suited me very well, if had worked out. Though I do now have some extra reach, which is good.
Jaykayg
Leading Member
thank you 
Jaykayg
Leading Member
thank you
p900learner
Veteran Member
I haven't had time to write a proper note regarding your gannets - they are indeed special images, jawdropping. You can be proud of them.Thank you
Tripod pads for each leg - I use these, in the U.S. at any big retailer, i.e. walmart, hardware stores, cheap - they usually come 4 to a package - already split down the middle just slip them over the legs. If you ever bird/photograph from a vehicle - a small piece covers right over the edge of the window for a handy camera stabilizer. Here is example from Amazon U.S.
They stay put solidly on the tripod legs. Provide nice padding, and your tripod won't get scratched up in brushy areas.
https://www.amazon.com/Thermwell-Pr...755&s=gateway&sprefix=pipe+ins,aps,160&sr=8-8
for the window stabilizer -
https://www.diyphotography.net/stabilizing-your-camera-in-a-driving-car/
Ev
Jaykayg
Leading Member
Thank you - both for the very kind words on the gannet photos, and the help with padding my tripod - looks like a good idea. Whilst I seem to be acquiring extra padding myself as I get older, none of it is on top of my shoulders........;-)
Interesting. I can see some 80-400 AFS for sale with a warranty. About £950, might risk it at some point.
I have heard good things of the 200-500 also. Haven't seen any used though.
I don't have to take a decision quickly though so there is time to think.
Mark_A
Scott Vail
Senior Member
Interesting.. as I age, I'm getting thinner. Unfortunately, the area affected is limited to the top of my head.
Scott
Jaykayg
Leading Member
lol :-D
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