Recent content by Doog

Just an update to say I'm extremely pleased with the lens. It's sharp and fast to focus. The down side is I rarely use my 70-200 now despite its extra speed.

For a small bottle of cleaning fluid and also swabs it seems very expensive. That's photography I suppose. :(

I would like to clean my D610 sensor. Never having done this before myself I'm wondering if the gel stick would be a good option for me. It just seems to make sense. ie. Grab the dirt rather that smearing it with a fluid. I'm happy to have some kit recommendations. :)

It's something I've had to get used to since I got my first full frame. (610) Never had a problem with D60 or 90. I wouldn't say there anything sinister about the 610 in particular though.

Thanks Mike, that's been a great help. Really, thank you.

Will the camera remember that it's a lens and TC combo or just that particular lens? I'm really in uncharted territory here so 'excuse moi' if this is a stupid question.

Interesting! I had thought about the possibility of adding a 1.4 x TC3 into the mix. If I'm honest I find it a scary prospect fiddling with AF adjustment.

Just a quicky to say I got the new 80-400 today. Hopefully I'll enjoy it.

I really wouldn't expect to get the same IQ from it as from a prime lens. As quite rightly pointed out you'd pay a heck of a lot more for the prime lens too. I'm pushing my budget a little as it is anyway. I'm heading out to western Canada and Alaska so feel the 80-400 would be worth getting...

Maybe it's down to technique but I've never had great images with the 70-200 + 2x converter. In fact I'm going to trade-in the converter for a 1.4

Thanks David. I didn't see your post before posting mine. :)

0.1 kg heavier than the 70-200 according to Amazon so I'm ok with that as I have that and I'm comfortable with the weight. I'm off on a trip soon and don't think I have the time to try out on loan hence why I'm asking here. It is the new version I'm after. From what you guys are saying I think...

I'm thinking of purchasing one of these soon for birding and wildlife mainly. It needs to be sharp and fast focusing. Will I be happy with it do you think?

+ some way of keeping that expensive equipment dry. ;) The rain has been non stop this summer.

Thanks everyone. I'll try to get a look at those today.