I have two camera bodies(D300 and D7000), a 50 mm f/1.8, a 35mm f/1.8, a 10-20 UWA, an 8mm fisheye, a 17-50 f/2.8, a 55-300 VR, and the aforementioned 70-200. Getting all that in one bag is a challenge at best, and is indeed overdoing it most days. I already know I'll likely leave the 50mm in the car but the space I'd save from that isn't all that meaningful. Might leave one of the bodies out most days, but I'd like to have the D300 set up for family photos at times probably not on days I'd take the 70-200!If you have a large bag then why is this putting you over what will fit? What are you taking with you?
I take my 5d, 17-40, 70-200 or 100 2.8 macro, & a prime (either my 28mm or 50mm). You might be overdoing it.
Also, it is much lighter and has VR which the 70-200 doesn't.
I have always been curious as to whether there is any point having a long range lens without VR unless you are using a tripod most or all of the time. I just assumed that zooming in to, say 150 mm for the sake of a random example, is going to subject the image to so much camera shake unless it's on a tripod. How does your non VR handle that hand held?
I have the Sigma 50-150 without OS. It wasn't available back when I bought it. I love the range of this lens and always figured I'd upgrade when the new OS version came out. Well, it just did. But it's about pound heavier and an inch longer so now I'm not sure I'll do it. I can carry this one along without feeling like I'm lugging around a hulk of a lens. I do like this range, but don't want that much more weight. I guess for now I'll just make do. But yes, there are many occasions where I wish I had OS, even with the 2.8.
I've had some success in handholding the lens in good light, mostly shooting flowers at close to the minimum focus distance -- if I shoot at my high-speed advance rate. I might shoot six or eight shots and get one keeper. But that's a pretty demanding use where the slightest movement means the difference between a sharp image and a blur. Even with VR, it's tricky; the VR handles minor side-to-side movement with aplomb, but it can't do anything about tiny movements forward and backward.I have always been curious as to whether there is any point having a long range lens without VR unless you are using a tripod most or all of the time. I just assumed that zooming in to, say 150 mm for the sake of a random example, is going to subject the image to so much camera shake unless it's on a tripod. How does your non VR handle that hand held?
South Carolina - I love these two shots. Do you mind if I ask your exact settings. They are stunning.
Thank you Ms. Shuttergirl. I sent you a PM with the EXIF information on both photos.
Just ordered this lens for my K-7. Very excited about using it.
Thank you Ms. Shuttergirl. I sent you a PM with the EXIF information on both photos.