[Dabhand16]

Yesterday I got the chance to use this combination. I had to get one of our speciallist photographic units out to take some photos for me and they asked me to take some shots of them doing the job for their records and publicity literature.

They had to go up on a cherry picker (I'd been up there the previous day) so gave me one of their spare bodies and the long lens.

I was surprised on how compact and light the lens was, not really much bigger than my Sigma 70-200 f2.8, and when it was on the body the whole thing balanced very nicely, although it was a lot heavier than my own D70s.

I only took about 24 shots, but they were quite pleased with the results.

This has really whetted my appitite to have a good look at a D200

[Sparhawk]

Originally Posted by Dabhand16

Yesterday I got the chance to use this combination. I had to get one of our speciallist photographic units out to take some photos for me and they asked me to take some shots of them doing the job for their records and publicity literature.

They had to go up on a cherry picker (I'd been up there the previous day) so gave me one of their spare bodies and the long lens.

I was surprised on how compact and light the lens was, not really much bigger than my Sigma 70-200 f2.8, and when it was on the body the whole thing balanced very nicely, although it was a lot heavier than my own D70s.

I only took about 24 shots, but they were quite pleased with the results.

This has really whetted my appitite to have a good look at a D200

Why just look Dabhand? TREAT YOUSELF you know you want it so just GO FOR IT
Regards
Sparhawk

[Dave]

What's the point in a birthday if you don't treat yourself

BTW, how did you find the speed of focusing on the 80-400mm Graham ? When I was looking at this lens, the reviews of slow AF put my off slightly

[Dabhand16]

Yes Dave - I found when I was not using manual focus, it was a bit slow in lower light. It did seem better in brighter conditions, but I think if you needed AF in low light or could not use MF with a small enough apature to give reasonable DoF (I know that is a bit of a contradiction) to reduce the need to keep on re-focussing, I would be very cautious.

[Dabhand16]

Originally Posted by Sparhawk

Why just look Dabhand? TREAT YOUSELF you know you want it so just GO FOR IT
Regards
Sparhawk

LOL - I've bought three lenses and a new computer so far this year. I think I've blown not only this birthday, but all all of my remaing ones too.

[Dave]

Well they do say the focusing is better on a Pro body

[Sparhawk]

Originally Posted by Dabhand16

LOL - I've bought three lenses and a new computer so far this year. I think I've blown not only this birthday, but all all of my remaing ones too.

LOL Dab
3 lenses and a new PC!!! So what, Lens 1= Valentines Day present
" 2= Easter Present
" 3= Was Needed Present
New PC= Work Related so does not count
SO YOU STILL HAVE 1 MORE GIFT YOU CAN BUY YOURSELF AND SORT OUT SOMETHING ELSE AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Look at the way I give you the way to get what you want and NOT FEEL GUILTY
Regards
Sparhawk

[Dabhand16]

Originally Posted by Sparhawk

LOL Dab
3 lenses and a new PC!!! So what, Lens 1= Valentines Day present
" 2= Easter Present
" 3= Was Needed Present
New PC= Work Related so does not count
SO YOU STILL HAVE 1 MORE GIFT YOU CAN BUY YOURSELF AND SORT OUT SOMETHING ELSE AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Look at the way I give you the way to get what you want and NOT FEEL GUILTY
Regards
Sparhawk

Thanks for the enlightenment - I'll keep it in mind!