Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens !!

MatthewK wrote in post #18890236
Got a coat for my 500pf, finally:

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Nice outerwear !!!

MatthewK wrote in post #18890296
I actually ordered a brown/Fall coat as well, to change up when that cold time of year arrives. Realistically, I probably could keep one color on year round since the birds don't seem to care, but I like switching things up from time to time

Who makes those coats Matt? Really sharp.

A guy has a small company in Poland, very nice to do business with, and costs substantially less the our usual supplier Only drawback is the shipping time is quite long (weeks), but it's worth the wait. Check them out: http://www.huganature.​pl/index.php?lang_id=e​n

More Bee shots...

Here's a few shots that wifey got last weekend. Yea, we were together, so we got a lot of similar images.

This Willet was a rare sighting in the Dallas area.

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18891300
Here's a few shots that wifey got last weekend. Yea, we were together, so we got a lot of similar images.

This Willet was a rare sighting in the Dallas area.

The hawk, my favorite pose of any raptor! Well done.

Matt, I finally got a chance to check out that site. You're right, the prices are great.
I didn't see many Sonys though and was thinking it'd be a great cover for the 200-600mm
when it gets here. Maybe he does custom work. I'll write them when the time comes.

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18893299
Matt, I finally got a chance to check out that site. You're right, the prices are great.
I didn't see many Sonys though and was thinking it'd be a great cover for the 200-600mm
when it gets here. Maybe he does custom work. I'll write them when the time comes.

Yeah, it might take him a while to get the 200-600, since he has to actually get one first. For my 600 III I was lucky that it took 6 months to arrive, and he'd gotten it almost right away, so didn't have to wait on the coat If you email him, he'll make you a coat in any pattern on his site as well.

Some local fare:

MatthewK wrote in post #18893600
Some local fare:

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Very nice, Matt.

I think the cardinal image is another example of how "not" having that super soft background actually add character to the photo. I really like the way it presents him in his habitat. The background blur creates good isolation, yet clearly depicts the environment.

Dunno much about Dragonflies, but I think this one is eating.....

Dallas, TX.
7/13/19

I’ll be joining the club soon. Put a deposit down at a camera store and am on a waiting list (#5). I was going to get the Sony 200-600, but I feel like the weight Savings, ergonomics and sealing of the Nikon won me over in the end.

The new A7r IV looks awesome, but I didn’t want to hassle with selling off and trading gear right now.

KayakPhotos wrote in post #18895256
I’ll be joining the club soon. Put a deposit down at a camera store and am on a waiting list (#5). I was going to get the Sony 200-600, but I feel like the weight Savings, ergonomics and sealing of the Nikon won me over in the end.

The new A7r IV looks awesome, but I didn’t want to hassle with selling off and trading gear right now.

I think you'll be quite pleased. Congrats!

I think it is a great decision Daniel.
I think with the 200600 I'll be using Steve Perry's method-
Ive posted this before but in case you missed it
https://www.youtube.co​m/watch?v=6wbQgQKqglc

I bought cheap components from Amazon. The gimbal was
stiff so I took it apart and repacked the innards. Now is smooth.

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KayakPhotos wrote in post #18895256
I’ll be joining the club soon. Put a deposit down at a camera store and am on a waiting list (#5). I was going to get the Sony 200-600, but I feel like the weight Savings, ergonomics and sealing of the Nikon won me over in the end.

The new A7r IV looks awesome, but I didn’t want to hassle with selling off and trading gear right now.

Preliminary congrats are in order, here's hoping that your stay on the wait list isn't too long! I'm reading that a lot of people are starting to receive theirs as of late, so the drought may be almost over.

Not to keep waxing on about the 500pf, but man, once you get it in hand and see just how diminuative and manueverable it is, with stunning IQ to boot, you'll 100% be happy with your choice. It has completely changed how I shoot.