Oops, I bought a 40-150 f2.8 + TC

I figured with the 300f4 being quite late, I'd just say 'sod it' and buy the 40-150 combo. I had a think about it and decided the 40-150 might be quite versatile, as for some trips I could take it rather than the 75 f1.8 and 75-300 (approximately the same weight).

I'm hoping to get out on the kayak this summer too, so a weather sealed tele will be very useful.

Can't wait for it to get here.

Well done Martin, I look forward to some shots of the ships grave yard at the North Arm, from the kyak

Lew

Will definitely keep an eye out for some future posts! I heard the tc softens things up a little? Just a technicality I guess and if it's a super sharp lens it may not matter? I like walking around my local woods and national park and wildlife / nature has become a big part of what I enjoy the most. So you reckon it's a good combo for that?
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Sony HX400V
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looking forward to your birds

Lindsay D wrote:

I recall when I purchased my 40-150. It was January and I remember going online to shop for some warm socks, except when I woke up there was a receipt in my e-mail tray for the lens. I have no idea how it got there, but I immediately forgot about it. Then a week later a large box arrived - and it was so lovely to use that I promptly forgave my hand for slipping on the keyboard on the fateful day when I accidentally spent a huge sum of money.

A good story.

Definitely versatile because it's beautiful for portraits and of course very good for nature photography with the TC. I'm sure you will love it and I'll look forward to seeing the results. I will say that it is an incredibly sharp lens - perhaps a little too sharp for my tastes, but very impressive. That said, I still kept my Pana 100-300 because the extra reach can be very handy at times.

The 100-300 is very compact and light for its 600mm eq. reach.  body + lens is about 2 lbs. That was most welcome on a recent trip where most of our wldlife photos were taken on crowded river cruises or from our car.

Martin.au wrote:

I figured with the 300f4 being quite late, I'd just say 'sod it' and buy the 40-150 combo. I had a think about it and decided the 40-150 might be quite versatile, as for some trips I could take it rather than the 75 f1.8 and 75-300 (approximately the same weight).

I'm hoping to get out on the kayak this summer too, so a weather sealed tele will be very useful.

Can't wait for it to get here.

I've been thinking that the 40-140 f2.8 might make the world's best butterfly lens.

Naked lens and E-M1

40-150 f2.8 and EMC-14

Never underestimate the power of the words "sod it".

Have fun, but I don't doubt you will for a second.

Martin.au wrote:

I figured with the 300f4 being quite late, I'd just say 'sod it' and buy the 40-150 combo. I had a think about it and decided the 40-150 might be quite versatile, as for some trips I could take it rather than the 75 f1.8 and 75-300 (approximately the same weight).

I'm hoping to get out on the kayak this summer too, so a weather sealed tele will be very useful.

Can't wait for it to get here.

Excellent Decision!

A weather sealed lens means that the chance the lens breaks when there is a bit of moisture is lower than with a non-sealed lens. But if it breaks, don't count on any weather sealing warranty! They will always say the wetness was excessive. I have read this many times here and elsewhere.

I would be terrified going out in a kayak with any expensive gear, weather sealed or not. If the kayak tips over, good luck!

The 40-150 f/2.8 is an excellent lens and the TC is great too. I'm very happy with them but I would never ever take them for a spin in any environment where there is a risk of them getting really wet.

Martin, I appreciate your posting very enjoyable pictures.  I'm sure that you'll post lost more with your new lens.  Get busy!

Paul De Bra wrote:

A weather sealed lens means that the chance the lens breaks when there is a bit of moisture is lower than with a non-sealed lens. But if it breaks, don't count on any weather sealing warranty! They will always say the wetness was excessive. I have read this many times here and elsewhere.

I would be terrified going out in a kayak with any expensive gear, weather sealed or not. If the kayak tips over, good luck!

The 40-150 f/2.8 is an excellent lens and the TC is great too. I'm very happy with them but I would never ever take them for a spin in any environment where there is a risk of them getting really wet.

I generally don't capsize kayaks. Also, my kayaking experience also includes shallow water bathymetry with thousands of dollars of gear on board. I'm used to having a degree of risk while paddling.

Excellent decision.

Look forward to your bird shots, especially those swallow in flight!

Be interested in your opinion on the lens when you have had some experience using it.

I find it a pleasure to use with really impressive results.

Cheers

Dennis

Martin.au wrote:

I figured with the 300f4 being quite late, I'd just say 'sod it' and buy the 40-150 combo. I had a think about it and decided the 40-150 might be quite versatile, as for some trips I could take it rather than the 75 f1.8 and 75-300 (approximately the same weight).

GREAT rationalization! I mean, seriously. Excellent.

I'm hoping to get out on the kayak this summer too, so a weather sealed tele will be very useful.

And no doubt the built-in floaties will be a help when you capsize! LOL!

Have fun!

Hen3ry wrote:

Martin.au wrote:

I figured with the 300f4 being quite late, I'd just say 'sod it' and buy the 40-150 combo. I had a think about it and decided the 40-150 might be quite versatile, as for some trips I could take it rather than the 75 f1.8 and 75-300 (approximately the same weight).

GREAT rationalization! I mean, seriously. Excellent.

Well, that wasn't the only rationalisation, I have more.

I am kinda impressed I held out this long though, as it's also ideal for my indoor sports.

Mostly though I blame Dennis and Vass. They've been posting too many bird photos with that combo.

I'm hoping to get out on the kayak this summer too, so a weather sealed tele will be very useful.

And no doubt the built-in floaties will be a help when you capsize! LOL!

Have fun!

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Denjw wrote:

Resistant was futile, wasn't it?

I hold you responsible!!!