500mm lens, need some guidance

[480sparky]

Didja' see the minimum object distance on that thing is 120 meters??? OMG!!! Well...so much for macro-range shooting,eh?

Meh. Just buy some close-up filters.

 

[tirediron]

Meh... just another mirror lens!

Didja' see the minimum object distance on that thing is 120 meters??? OMG!!! Well...so much for macro-range shooting,eh?

Anyone wanna do the math and figure out how long an extension tube you'd need?

 

[cchoate]

Just pulled the trigger on a Minolta AF reflex 500mm. Had been watching them on Fleabay for a while and wasn't dissuaded on my thread here. I will post some duck pictures when they start arriving. Thanks to everyone for the advice and views.

 

[astroNikon]

Just buy or build a fricking blind. I used to hunt ducks almost every weekend during duck season back in the 1980's.

Popup camo tents
$40
ebay

 

[Tom47]

I use a blind all the time, I have been given permission to erect permanent blinds on several farms. Most farmers will give you permission even those that do not allow hunting. I often give them prints or maybe a half a bushel of apples. I also use an Sigma 150 to 500 mm lens with an extender on occasion for a little extra reach.