Recent content by ted21

This is my way around it too - the 200/2 is cheaper than the 300/2.8 and can be turned into a 280/2.8 with the 1.4TC with no noticeable loss of sharpness. I also use it as a 400/4 with the 2TC which gives great results. Will try and dig up a sample. Basically if you don't plan to go longer...

Thanks for your replies - sorry, I should have been more specific. It's in use on a D300 and I often use 3D tracking... will have a test without and report back. There may also be something in reflections as I was last shooting around waxy shiny foliage reflecting at me, again worthy of...

Hello all, I've noticed that my new-ish 70-200 has a tendency in AF-C mode to jump around the desired focus point - i.e. jump back and forth between slightly in front of target and slightly behind target. It seems like the minimum focus step is large enough that the shallow depth of field...

I'm another person who'll never deal with them again. Took 4 (business) days and constant excuses before they shipped, always claiming to 'have to check with dispatch' or something like that. Go on Google earth and look up their address: it's a residential street: if you have to check with...

Regarding the VAT threshold, which is £67,000 for the 08/09 tax year. A quick examination of filterfantastic08's eBay feedback between 9th and 11th March 2009 reveals sales in excess of £15k for those FOUR DAYS. I wonder if the taxman is aware...