arniebook

The 70-200 is an incredibly versatile lens.  I have used it with my D300 & D500 since 2008 and it usually stayed on those bodies up until I purchased a 200-500 2 1/2 years ago.  But it still got a ...

Both cameras require the photographer to aim the AF point or group of points on the Bird. Having done that, it is unlikely that one would be faster acquiring focus than the other, since they both ...

Just sayin' ...  :-|

Really? ... Ya think?

I have the FL, and man it is sharp!  But I have never used a VRII.  I did consider it briefly, but wanted a "state of the art" 70-200 2.8.  So in my research I ran across these sample images ... ...

No, not often, and I don't stack them.  That's not a reason for me to not use filters anyway.  Just me.  Seems your mileage is a bit different, and that is perfectly okay! Arnie

I have had filters on all of my lenses since my second camera in 1964. Two reasons. First to protect the expensive front element.  Even just a light bump on the wrong object could cause significant ...

Wow! That's a big mama! The D500 is only a bit over 2 years old (April 2016), and I doubt you will see a replacement for it very soon, if at all.  Nikon took 9 years to replace the D300, which is ...

When did we forget? ... OP said "for portraits and candids ... I want more working distance, so as to not disturb my subject." AND OP said "good for capturing my son from a distance (and) when he ...

Consider the state of the art. I would disregard the zoom ring placement argument. It seems to me that many Nikon zoom lenses (more than not) are configured that way, including the 18-140, which is ...

+1  ... I occasionally use Portrait Pro for the ladies ... they love it!  This image has the same look to me as I get from Portrait Pro. +1 Arnie

I have that case, and it perfectly fits the camera with the lens attached and hood reversed.  However, there are no additional pockets for even extra batteries.  One other thing I don't like about ...

It's so awesome for you guys to have opportunities like these.  And Steve, so exciting to have this bird flying right at you!  You have maximized the use of the meager available light for this one ...

C&C - Playing is what it is ... requires no technical or artistic talent.  Forget it.  Some people think splashing a bunch of paint on a canvas is art ... I don't ... YMMV.

Thanks for posting this nice capture. Totally understand the reasons for the high shutter speed. For my taste, it is a bit overexposed. The underside of the wings appears to be over-brightened as well.

Seems he got pooped on! :-(

Probably just the heavy overcast conditions.  The memorial plaque doesn't look hazy. So ... 1) Try it on a sunny day.  2) Try some other lenses under those same conditions. Arnie

Never heard of that.  More info please ...

Just happened to drag my 50mm f1.4 AF Nikkor out today to chase these two Monarchs around my backyard.  They were in a "family way".  It is 32 years old ... one of the first AF Nikkors ... and ...

Thanks Jim ... easier to get up and catch the early bird getting the worm ... or fish ... or whatever the early bird has an appetite for. Arnie