For BBJ: Lens Review: Sigma EX 120-300mm/f2.8 IF APO

[birddog114]

Ok, Ok! I understood now! That how's Canon guy treats Nikkor lens

[BBJ]

Yes mate true, yeh he had this in his film days so yeh. I looking and B&H i see 300m f2.8 sigma $3,385.80aud, but yeh also i hate it when you have a lens on and you have to take 10 steps backwards to get the pic, lol too slack to change lens. LOL

[kipper]

BBJ, you're looking at 2.8K for second hand AFSII. Not sure what condition though. If it was in mint condition I'd say around $4k.

[BBJ]

Darryl, yes always a bit hard i guess as you dont get to see them and have to rely what your told. Well like i said no big rush yet so will look around.

[redline]

so would the 300f/2.8 af be faster focusing than the af-i model?

[birddog114]

so would the 300f/2.8 af be faster focusing than the af-i model?

redline,
Yes, it's, the 300 AF-S II is top fast speed in comparison with the AF-I. Especially once you mounted it on the D2 series.

[BBJ]

Yes would be a good lens to have but, unless i could save money on the camera could go towards the a 300 AF-S. I have been looking at camera and lens +tc to suit. Thats it, that is going to be my goal and well i dont intend to sell another motobike to get the xtra. I know it would be good to have but well i think i would get shot. She who must be obeyed already thinks well not think knows i got rocks in my head for wanting to spend that much on a camera.LOL But if i wait off like i intend to who knows.
I wont go into debt or live beyond my means as if i was single wouldn't be too bad but i am not so yeh she has bigger boots than me.

[kipper]

Peronally I'd sell off the 80-400VR / 70-200 F2.8 EX and the 70-300G lens to help fund a 300MM prime. However that's just me

[robw25]

She who must be obeyed already thinks well not think knows i got rocks in my head for wanting to spend that much on a camera.

john they dont understand eh !

cheers rob

[BBJ]

Youre dead right mate, we have like a big axe hangin over our heads and could swing anytime. Between the Boss and the Kids i have to be carefull as i get ganged up on.

Darryl i would not sell, the 80-400 or the 70-200 as they are very handy to have for when you dont need the reach and for walk around. I do like to shoot other things as well so couldn't imagine rocking up at the school concert or something with a 300mm prime. This is part of the reason why i looked at the 120-300 as i have been in places even with the 70-200 where i have to stand back to take the shot, not if you are limited for room and subjects are close with the zoom range u have some chance.

I will sell the 70-300g as no use anymore, but yeh i think the others are worth keeping.

[BBJ]

Oh by the way by time i decide to buy a new camera i might have enough bucks to get the 300m prime, but will wait and see.

Ok just registered my BMW so im gonna throw the helmet on and go for lil cruise.
Cheers

[birddog114]

Oh by the way by time i decide to buy a new camera i might have enough bucks to get the 300m prime, but will wait and see.

Ok just registered my BMW so im gonna throw the helmet on and go for lil cruise.
Cheers

Can you leave Lisa behind and carry on your lust?

[redline]

not the afs birddog, the af model bbj was talking about in comparation to the af-i model.

[birddog114]

not the afs birddog, the af model bbj was talking about in comparation to the af-i model.

The AF version which is BBJ mentioned is not lot faster than the AF-I, very minimal noticeable between the two lenses

[BBJ]

Birdy i jeep showing Lisa the door everytime she moans about my addiction, so yeh she doesn't take the hint and beside's that i get a rather sore arm at these moments so i try not to tell her too often. Really she is pretty good to put up with me, but i could be worse and like drink like a fish and live at the pub or something.

Well it was bloody nice to get out on the bike again, temp 22c sunny and was very enjoyable and i have a weekend off from photos so Sunday i will go for a ride with my fellow Ulyssians.

[kipper]

Yep, it's been a lovely day hasn't it BBJ. Melb has been a nice sunny 20-25degC

[BBJ]

Darryl, it was bliss and i can tell you i really am looking forward to getting out and riding my bike a bit. I have this weekend off and then off to Adelaide next friday for doctors, then back saturday for motoX sunday, also Go-Karts but i might have to let Jonesy tackle that one unless i do 1/2 day at each.

[Jonesy]

yeah we might have to talk about the go karts BBJ, and top of 25 here.
I'm jealous... been a long time since I been out on a bike! but enjoy it mate

[BBJ]

Well there ya go 25, not bad was loverly out on the bike anyhow. Jonesy lets hope the weather stays with us.