Recent content by higgy1541

I would be interested to give it a try having previously owned a canon 400mm prime. My Motorsport shots aren't great so id give the sigma lens a chance. James

I know it's a fantastic lens, as I owned one and sold it about 9 months ago. I've had a baby since and hence the money shortage. I think I will wait until I can but the canon 400mm as it was a great lens.

Thanks for the comments guys, I may look at alternatives then. Budget won't quite stretch to the canon 400mm prime at the moment. James

I am currently looking at the Sigma AF 400mm f5.6 lens as a cheaper alternative to the canon 400mm prime. My question is with it being an older lens will I have any compatibility problems with my 40D body? I am looking at using the combo for shooting motorsports. James

As above I will be using this lens for the first time at the world superbike championship at silverstone. Any hints or tips as to av or tv? Ive heard mf on a corner is another good technique for capturing good shots. Any advice welcome. Thanks James

I never said I was worrying. I was just curious.

Ok biggest question now. 400mm f5.6 prime or 300mm f4 with 1.4x converter? I like the idea of the IS on the 300mm but cant ignore the sharper better contrasted images the 400mm prime would give. I wouldnt have any issue with AF using the 300mm and 1.4x convertor on a 40D would I?

Also doesn't work with my 500D

Thanks for the response on my site. I think landscape is the biggest area I need some practice in.

Was just thinking of buying a lens from these guys. Are there part ex prices reasonable?

Thanks for the link. Doesn't seem to give me date of manufacture though, just shutter count.

Am glad you said that, not me.

Been on here a few weeks but thought I should say hi. Been in to photography for about a year and own a Canon 40d and 500d. I mainly shoot motorsports and the occasional portrait. Got a site www.jhiggersonphotos.co.uk Look forward to learning more on here

Forgive me this is a really newbie question but I am struggling to find the answer. Just bought a 2nd hand 40D, how do I find out the date of manufacture and total number of shutter actuations?

Oh and long story short Tijuana taxi, I had a 40D a few years back and sold it because I was short of cash, recently got back in to photography by buying a 500D but it made me realise how good the 40 was so I bought one second hand.