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Jammy Straub
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p.2 #1 · Long lenses question

Andre Labonte wrote:
louis fusco wrote:
NightOwl Cat wrote:
louis fusco wrote:

:o) guy leave your pda, symban phone, gps, p&s, leatherman, behind and take the good glass. if you can afford it and can use it your not going to regret it, you haven't in the past have you?

Keep the leatherman handy though.

well some of the gear forum guys might be packing a 9mm too ;o)

45 cal ... more stopping power!

.357 Sig, higher velocity flatter trajectory.

Seriously though, Guy what are thinking after all our banter?

May 15, 2008 at 10:40 AM

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Jammy Straub wrote:

Seriously though, Guy what are thinking after all our banter?

I think I will go for the 200-400VR...(95% chance), I am doing weight calculations to optimize my backpack and I am still hesitating to take it with me during my next travel (Quebec, Canada). Reasons are safety and weight... we'll see. On the other hand, having a 200-400VR at home and traveling with a 80-400 might be a bit stupid as well...

Guy

May 16, 2008 at 09:19 AM

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p.2 #3 · Long lenses question

gugs wrote:
Jammy Straub wrote:

Seriously though, Guy what are thinking after all our banter?

I am doing weight calculations to optimize my backpack...

Guy

funny, my calculations go like this. fill bag, put on back, learn if it's to much for the next time...

May 16, 2008 at 10:06 AM

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p.2 #4 · Long lenses question

Jammy Straub wrote:
Andre Labonte wrote:
louis fusco wrote:
NightOwl Cat wrote:
louis fusco wrote:

:o) guy leave your pda, symban phone, gps, p&s, leatherman, behind and take the good glass. if you can afford it and can use it your not going to regret it, you haven't in the past have you?

Keep the leatherman handy though.

well some of the gear forum guys might be packing a 9mm too ;o)

45 cal ... more stopping power!

.357 Sig, higher velocity flatter trajectory.

Seriously though, Guy what are thinking after all our banter?

Hmmm you have a point, but I see the handguns as a short range weapon. If I want a flat trajectory it a 306 or 308

Edited on May 16, 2008 at 01:41 PM

May 16, 2008 at 01:40 PM

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p.2 #5 · Long lenses question

Like said, you can get a crop body to get more focal length. I'm in the same boat as you, however I need 2.8 and I need zoom, so I don't really have a choice, gotta be Sigma 120-300 2.8. I hope to pick one up next month.

Several good points in here. I would also recommend investing some money in a good backpack. In my backpacking/camping days, I was AMAZED at how important the fit and style of backpack was when regarding weight. I weighed 150lbs and was amazed that when I got a good backpack, I was carrying 75-100lbs on my back (for 25+ miles in a weekend).

PS - I have and use my CCW permit, even when shooting photography. Weight and concealment is most important, so I carry a Kel-Tec PF-9 100% of the time. If I wanted something accurate, I would carry one of my target/range guns (I shoot IDPA).

Edited on May 16, 2008 at 03:19 PM

May 16, 2008 at 03:17 PM

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p.2 #6 · Long lenses question

FYI: I just got a notification from B&H that the AF-S 300mm f4 is back in stock

May 16, 2008 at 06:27 PM


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