Wiley Slough
p.1 #1Wiley Slough
I picked up a slightly used Sony 400-800mm a couple weeks ago. Got it out in the field for the first time up in Washington's Skagit valley yesterday. We went for a nice walk on the dykes at Wiley Slough and had some nice light. The lens worked flawlessly.
Glad I also brought my 20-70mm to get a couple scenics on our walk back to the car.
Sunset on Mt. Baker
Glad I also brought my 20-70mm to get a couple scenics on our walk back to the car.
Feb 11, 2026 at 09:41 AM
p.1 #2Wiley Slough
Well done and nicely seen with both the long and wide of your lenses
Karl
Karl
Feb 11, 2026 at 08:31 PM
p.1 #3Wiley Slough
Great shots Jim, look like you and the new lens are working well together. I haven't been to Wiley Slough in quite some time. Is it better in you mind than before they did all of the work to the area?
Feb 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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p.1 #5Wiley Slough
Looks like you have a winner lens Jim. Those landscapes are great. Enjoy!
Morris
Morris
Feb 12, 2026 at 07:24 AM
p.1 #6Wiley Slough
Congrats on the new gear. All good, but really enjoyed the last two.
John
John
Feb 12, 2026 at 08:38 AM
p.1 #7Wiley Slough
Thanks for all the comments guys. BTW, these were all hand held. I did notice the increase in weight over my 200-600mm a bit while carrying for an hour, but shooting felt similar. I'm going to try a monopod next time.
Louie, I couldn't believe that I'd never driven over there! I always headed further north, but finally decided to go somewhere new. My wife and I really enjoyed the longer walk on a nice path, and there is plenty of parking. Now I want to return at high tide to see what it looks like. This will certainly become one of my go to birding spots since it is closer to our house in Lake Stevens.
Louie, I couldn't believe that I'd never driven over there! I always headed further north, but finally decided to go somewhere new. My wife and I really enjoyed the longer walk on a nice path, and there is plenty of parking. Now I want to return at high tide to see what it looks like. This will certainly become one of my go to birding spots since it is closer to our house in Lake Stevens.
Feb 12, 2026 at 09:43 AM