Inspired Shot

Great article, but lost in the noise of politics.

This looks way more exciting than the Nikon Z!

I use the one the manufacturer has recommended at the time, which is called Polar Finder. It's only a couple of dollars for Android. Great app as the display is ideal to the scope on the tracker. ...

They look great for cell phone pictures. Don't peep and you'll be happy.

I hear ya. I actually have the ioptron Skytracker Pro, which I think precedes your model. I always align polar without the camera or lens and hope it stays lined up.  You're doing great with 2 ...

I suggest you re-read what I wrote and the context. Let's keep it relevant to the original post.

I've had the 135 and also the 105 f2.5.  I don't know if you have to stay with that focal length, but of the 2 lenses, the 105mm is better in terms of IQ.  Price is probably similar.

There's your answer.  You're not going to get great photos unless you can close in.  The 200-500 is great for reach and also have good minimum focus distance.  It doesn't have the best AF ...

So very true!

I cut off some stuff as it was getting too long.  I've not shot time lapse with my big 600, but have shot it with 70-200 f. 2.8.  It was a 2 hour time lapse.  In that time, it didn't move.  I ...

I think you'll need to define heavy and "over time". The angle of the lens will play a part. Most heavy lenses have a somewhat balanced foot. If you're shooting parallel to horizon, is not very ...

Placed 49^th in the challenge. Wind in hair

What you're saying is to compromise.  It's not that you can't use it with a telescoping zoom, it's just not idea.  At the very least, you'll have to increase the friction so it's not completely ...

You can use an adapter (like MPR-CL II from RRS) and use that setup with the gimbal for multi row panorama stitching.  IMHO, gimbals don't work well with telescoping zoom lenses.

Stay away from variable aperture zooms.  They will serve, but you won't enjoy it.  Get a 50mm f1.8 and start from there. If you need to have one zoom lens, I'd get the 24-120mm f4. (used).

I've bought quite a few lenses lately and thought about this topic for a long time.  I honestly don't think I've made any bad decisions.  The last few months has seen the addition of Sigma ART ...

I have the Tamron G2 right now.  Very sharp and well corrected.  AF speed is nice.  I do very occasionally get a weird lock up where AF won't work unless I shut off camera and remount lens.  ...

180-400mm f/4E 70-200mm f2.8E 105mm f1.4E 20mm f1.8G I'll buy the rest :)

I have this lens as well.  I already have 85mm and also an older 105mm.  The 135 rounds out the portrait focal length nicely.  There's very little not to like about this lens.  Incredibly sharp ...

Thank you for the pictures and your impressions.  How was the AF compared to the 200-500mm?  I too have a 600mm.  Could not stand the AF with the zoom lens.