Belmondo Cream of the Crop  42,735 posts Likes: 15 Joined Jul 2003 Location: 92210 More info | Here's a succession of shots/crops.
 A crop of that image  A shot with the 300 f/2.8 plus 2X TC  And finally, a crop of that image.  That is the top station of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. You can see the cables down near the lower right corner of the shot. i think I want to try that with the 600 to see what that will do under similar conditions. I'm not short. I'm concentrated awesome!
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puddlepirate44 Cream of the Crop  29,316 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2006 Location: currently, in my chair. More info | Too bad those lenses aren't sharp. I tend to ramble. Feel free to put me on ignore.
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puddlepirate44 Cream of the Crop 29,316 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2006 Location: currently, in my chair. More info | Ever see a bunch of shots and think, "That's it. I suck. Never will I get shots like that. I'm selling my gear and going back to the G6." I tend to ramble. Feel free to put me on ignore.
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Belmondo Cream of the Crop 42,735 posts Likes: 15 Joined Jul 2003 Location: 92210 More info | The 300 f/2.8 is an amazing lens, even with a doubler on it. If I get a bad shot, I never have to question whose fault it was.:o:o I'm not short. I'm concentrated awesome!
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Belmondo Cream of the Crop 42,735 posts Likes: 15 Joined Jul 2003 Location: 92210 More info | Feb 10, 2008 11:26 | #3095 puddlepirate44 wrote in post #4888903  Ever see a bunch of shots and think, "That's it. I suck. Never will I get shots like that. I'm selling my gear and going back to the G6." LINK Nice. I'm not short. I'm concentrated awesome!
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puddlepirate44 Cream of the Crop 29,316 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2006 Location: currently, in my chair. More info | Feb 10, 2008 11:29 | #3096 belmondo wrote in post #4888911 The 300 f/2.8 is an amazing lens, even with a doubler on it. If I get a bad shot, I never have to question whose fault it was.:o:o Lisa's been getting stellar shot with her 300, regardless if it's mated with a TC or not. Remarkable lens to the point of being scary. I tend to ramble. Feel free to put me on ignore.
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Belmondo Cream of the Crop 42,735 posts Likes: 15 Joined Jul 2003 Location: 92210 More info | It almost has me wondering why I should keep the 600. If I can get shots this good with a lens that's effectively 600 f/5.6, is it that much of a benefit to have a 600 f/4? One f-stop is usually not a deal-killer. I'm not short. I'm concentrated awesome!
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puddlepirate44 Cream of the Crop 29,316 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2006 Location: currently, in my chair. More info | Feb 10, 2008 11:36 | #3098 belmondo wrote in post #4888957 It almost has me wondering why I should keep the 600. If I can get shots this good with a lens that's effectively 600 f/5.6, is it that much of a benefit to have a 600 f/4? One f-stop is usually not a deal-killer. True. The 300 is extremely versatile in that regard. However, so is the 600, especially with the 1D series bodies wherein you can go up to f/8 and still AF. Something about 840 mm at f/5.6 or 1200 mm at f/8 sounds pretty nice.... I tend to ramble. Feel free to put me on ignore.
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aussieskier just that stupid?  10,608 posts Joined Aug 2005 More info | Feb 10, 2008 11:38 | #3099 timbernet wrote in post #4887118 I am playing around with Exposure Manager right now... it is a bit confusing, but powerful! I have a feeling that once Riley and I figure out all of the little features we will be really happy with it. Yea, I created a gallery, there are tons of features!
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T.D. Moderator  More info | puddlepirate44 wrote in post #4888903 Ever see a bunch of shots and think, "That's it. I suck. Never will I get shots like that. I'm selling my gear and going back to the G6." LINK Just step on the Lensbaby as a sacrifice to the Lens Gods and you'll be fine.
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T.D. Moderator More info | Feb 10, 2008 11:43 | #3101 Oh, I almost forgot.
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Belmondo Cream of the Crop 42,735 posts Likes: 15 Joined Jul 2003 Location: 92210 More info | Feb 10, 2008 11:46 | #3102 puddlepirate44 wrote in post #4888979 True. The 300 is extremely versatile in that regard. However, so is the 600, especially with the 1D series bodies wherein you can go up to f/8 and still AF. Something about 840 mm at f/5.6 or 1200 mm at f/8 sounds pretty nice.... Good points. I suspect I'll hang on to it until I've really had a chance to play with it in earnest. I've actually only taken just over 120 shots with it, most of which were pretty bad (operator error), so I'm still trying to come up with an informed opinion of just how good it is. I know it's capable of a lot more in the right hands. I'm not short. I'm concentrated awesome!
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T.D. Moderator More info | Feb 10, 2008 11:48 | #3103 belmondo wrote in post #4889033 Good points. I suspect I'll hang on to it until I've really had a chance to play with it in earnest. I've actually only taken just over 120 shots with it, most of which were pretty bad (operator error), so I'm still trying to come up with an informed opinion of just how good it is. I know it's capable of a lot more in the right hands. It's an amazing lens. But what a horse! I was sore after shooting with it for a day. I was shooting exclusively at an in-car only refuge though. So I was hoisting it up and down all day long. I'm looking forward to this coming weekend when I'll have it and will be able to mount it on the tripod.
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Permagrin High Priestess of all I survey  77,915 posts Likes: 21 Joined Aug 2006 Location: day dreamin' More info | Mooorning everyone timbernet wrote in post #4886914 Sure doesn't take long to gain more skill!  Those were good, but your new bird photos are way better! thanks Scott. I certainly have learned a lot in this year, both about birds AND about photography. belmondo wrote in post #4888911 The 300 f/2.8 is an amazing lens, even with a doubler on it. If I get a bad shot, I never have to question whose fault it was.:o:o It is a great lens. And I KNOW my mistakes have been user error. Though, sometimes I'm still not sure my camera is working right though...but since the light has been so horrid since it's been fixed, it's impossible to know for sure. belmondo wrote in post #4888957 It almost has me wondering why I should keep the 600. If I can get shots this good with a lens that's effectively 600 f/5.6, is it that much of a benefit to have a 600 f/4? One f-stop is usually not a deal-killer. I thought about that too, when I was debating over which lenses to buy. First I thought about size, then it was the versatility of going 300, 420 or 600 and still be able to wield it (for me) puddlepirate44 wrote in post #4888979 True. The 300 is extremely versatile in that regard. However, so is the 600, especially with the 1D series bodies wherein you can go up to f/8 and still AF. Something about 840 mm at f/5.6 or 1200 mm at f/8 sounds pretty nice.... This is a good point too. .. It's Permie's world, we just live in it! ~CDS
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