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Kevin G · Aug 3, 2003, 4:42 PM

Hi gang, I was outside getting some flower shots when this young dove landed in the feeder next to me. Shot at f4 from about 3 feet away!! Sorry about the pose but he was getting hinckey.

Klaus DK · Aug 4, 2003, 11:49 AM

Hi Mr. G!

Nice shot - but not of your regular standard, I'm afraid.

Kevin - I have you ask you this. I'm considering buying (among others) that lens your'e using. The 80-400 VR. But I've read lots of places, that the AF is veryyyy slow. What's your opinion on that. You shoot lots of birds - moving. What do ya think ? Worth the money ?
I'm also thinking of the 70-200 VR, which got a nice F.stop and should have a fast AF. Any experiences with that one ?

best
regards
Klaus

jazcan · Aug 4, 2003, 11:54 AM

Nice to have to you back, Kevin.

Glad to see someone is getting pictures of doves :lol:
Seriously, I was at my mom's a couple of days ago and tried to get some shots of the doves teaching their young to fly. I tried and tried but I guess, it just wasn't my lucky day.

Kevin G · Aug 4, 2003, 1:14 PM

Hi Klaus, you're absolutely right about the shot but I thought it was a pretty good accomplishment to get it with a 60 mm lens :lol:
The 80-400 does have a slower focus but if you make use of the focus limiter swithc it isn't that bad. I used the 70-200Vr briefly on the Catskills trip. Focus is fast but it doesn't have the reach I need. Now with that said, the VR (on the 80-400 at least) needs a second or so to kick in and settle down before you shoot. You just can't see something and fire a few off.

Hi Tracey, I've been very busy running off prints and doing the pet shots. Hopefully things will calm down now.

jazcan · Aug 4, 2003, 5:22 PM

Hope to see some of your pet shots in the pet forum

Aug 3, 2003, 4:42 PM	#1
Kevin G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 192	Mourning Dove 60 mm Micro!! Hi gang, I was outside getting some flower shots when this young dove landed in the feeder next to me. Shot at f4 from about 3 feet away!! Sorry about the pose but he was getting hinckey.

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Aug 4, 2003, 11:49 AM	#2
Klaus DK Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,216	Hi Mr. G! Nice shot - but not of your regular standard, I'm afraid. Kevin - I have you ask you this. I'm considering buying (among others) that lens your'e using. The 80-400 VR. But I've read lots of places, that the AF is veryyyy slow. What's your opinion on that. You shoot lots of birds - moving. What do ya think ? Worth the money ? I'm also thinking of the 70-200 VR, which got a nice F.stop and should have a fast AF. Any experiences with that one ? best regards Klaus

Aug 4, 2003, 11:54 AM	#3
jazcan Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 371	Nice to have to you back, Kevin. Glad to see someone is getting pictures of doves :lol: Seriously, I was at my mom's a couple of days ago and tried to get some shots of the doves teaching their young to fly. I tried and tried but I guess, it just wasn't my lucky day.

Aug 4, 2003, 1:14 PM	#4
Kevin G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 192	Hi Klaus, you're absolutely right about the shot but I thought it was a pretty good accomplishment to get it with a 60 mm lens :lol: The 80-400 does have a slower focus but if you make use of the focus limiter swithc it isn't that bad. I used the 70-200Vr briefly on the Catskills trip. Focus is fast but it doesn't have the reach I need. Now with that said, the VR (on the 80-400 at least) needs a second or so to kick in and settle down before you shoot. You just can't see something and fire a few off. Hi Tracey, I've been very busy running off prints and doing the pet shots. Hopefully things will calm down now.

Aug 4, 2003, 5:22 PM	#5
jazcan Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 371	Hope to see some of your pet shots in the pet forum