The lens is surely a beauty Rafael and if the price is right, as appears to be the case with the concession seller is making, it seems worth keeping. My guess is that the slight shadow will not pose a problem with your shooting, though looking at your test images, I have to wonder what exactly you'd be doing with such a long lens. I guess that is part of the journey... It is easy to understand how Jose would use such a long lens. He's in the business of shooting birds which are both small and unless being seduced with bananas not easy to approach. We'll watch to see what you do with the lens. Congratulations!
To be hones Curtis, I have as much use for an 800mm as I do for the 8mm. There are some opportunities for me in surfing, the San Diego Bay and its ships and buildings, the Zoo and wild animal park, moonscapes.....if nothing else it gives me a much needed workout with the weight.
I just wanted to round up my collection of long lenses, I now have 180 2.8, 200 2.0, 300 4.5, 400 3.5, the original 600 5.6 and the 800 5.6.
As long as my drains hold up I can keep doing this.
The lens is surely a beauty Rafael and if the price is right, as appears to be the case with the concession seller is making, it seems worth keeping. My guess is that the slight shadow will not pose a problem with your shooting, though looking at your test images, I have to wonder what exactly you'd be doing with such a long lens. I guess that is part of the journey... It is easy to understand how Jose would use such a long lens. He's in the business of shooting birds which are both small and unless being seduced with bananas not easy to approach. We'll watch to see what you do with the lens. Congratulations!
To be hones Curtis, I have as much use for an 800mm as I do for the 8mm. There are some opportunities for me in surfing, the San Diego Bay and its ships and buildings, the Zoo and wild animal park, moonscapes.....if nothing else it gives me a much needed workout with the weight.
I just wanted to round up my collection of long lenses, I now have a 180 2.8, 200 2.0, 300 4.5, 400 3.5, the original 600 5.6 and the 800 5.6.
As long as my drains hold up I can keep doing this.
