a little nikon porn

[shefjr]

Ugh! Why are all the hobbies that I enjoy so expensive? Last week I got the Popular Photography magazine in the mail and on page 11 they have a full page add for the Nikon 800mm F5.6. It's only $17,900.00!
I've been scheming on how I can justify buying a Nikon 400, 500, or 600mm lens. I just can't find any justifiable way to buy one when this is a hobby. I just have to accept the fact that I'll always produce mediocre bird photos.

You don't have to spend that much money on a lens to get good bird photos. Take a look at what Coastalconn is doing with a 200-500 Tamron and an older 300 f/4. I use a 300 f/4 with a 1.4X TC and I can get some pretty nice bird shots. Granted, you have to have better light and more patience because you need to be closer. Not saying I haven't thought about black market kidney sales to fund one of the big Nikon primes though.....

Kris does produce quality photos consistently. I wish I had an excuse for why I for some reason cannot produce mediocre photos. I did just have my camera and the Sigma 150-500 married and yet, still can't get the quality that I would like to see out of the lens. User error I fear.

On a positive note, I found a way to justify a BIG lens purchase not 18 grand but, half that at least1 Yay! Me know I just have to save.