Recent content by julian_fraser

If you're looking for a cheap-ish 70-300mm which WILL autofocus on your camera then I recommend taking a look at THIS from Sigma... It's a great lens in good light and has the added benefit of a "macro" setting (not full 1:1 though) for close-up shooting. I took this with my one the other week...

If the D3000 has a built-in AF motor then this lens will work... If it doesn't then it will still work but you'll have to focus it manually which, believe me, is a real pain with long zooms. The price probably reflects the above... I think the built-in AF version is only about £150 so that price...

Hi - you haven't said what you use the camera for...FX has it's advantages in low-light situations and lots of wedding & sports pros use them because of that...but for wildlife you lose that 1.6 efffective extra magnification which a crop sensor body gives you (what I mean is a zoom lens will...

I would answer "Yes"...sure you'll be a bit tight for some shots and a bit wide for others but that camera and that lens would be an awesome combination. My 50mm (albeit only the 1.8) is my lens of choice for out and about street photography and so as not to be lumbering a big old D700 & 24-70mm...

Thats great news, and inspiring too - very well done from me.

Hi all...following on from last year's success on Flickr I'm running my October Challenge again, a photo a day for a month. Please feel free to join in - it's fun and easy-going with none of the dedication needed for a 365 ;) Have a look at the Group page HERE and spread the word - it...

Evening all...I don't know if it's just cos I'm bored but I was entertaining the thought today of swapping my 24-70mm in for a couple more primes to go along with my existing 50mm f/1.8 (an excellent lens to stick on just to take the camera out and about with)...I'd love an 85mm and would get...

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That's great news Ryan - finally piece of mind to know you're covered :thumbs:

Well done...and well-followed through! Just goes to show what a bit of perseverence can achieve. I have a feeling you just smelt blood fairly early on and enjoyed the hunt :)

That's great news mate...hope it turns out to be the case... As far as losing the stuff from the boot goes, I'd certainly pay £700 to get my other £10K back so you may just have to write that off.

I usually use 1/200 with the same camera and trigger but if I then change speed I also change the sync speed in the menu system - don't know if it makes any difference though.