Recent content by Fred Ward

If it is any concellation I use a Canon 100d and started with a 10-22 and a 18-200. I added the sigma to my collection and it works fine. I have started to use a monopod when taking photos of my grandson playing football but so far no complaints. You do not need an expensive body to get decent...

I know I am not an expert but do wonder why Sigma have invested so much in heir 95mm UV filter if it is not suitable for the lens. After all a filter such as this could spoil the reputation if the company if it effects the lens so much. As the lens is so large many of us have had to replace...

I use my sigma attached to a canon 100d without any problems. I enen enjoy carrying it on long walks.

Glad I ordered my bag yesterday as the store put the price up £30.00 today! What good luck eh?

I eventually went for the Tamrac bag as, I think, I will get my kit in it. Ended up with a good price in the sales. It arrives either tomorrow or Thursday so not long to wait.

Is anyone using a Tamrac Anvil 15 slim as their gadget bag? I do not want a bag the loads from the rear and this looks ok.

I hav been looking for a bag, as well. With the lens hoid reversed I think I am down to the Tamrac Avil 15 slim or the Manfrotto pl bug 203. I cannot find any proper reviews to compare the 2 or help me de ude which one to go for.

Guys, the reason I ended up going for the C was due to having had 3 operations on one arm and one on the other not to mention permanent op scarring from a shoulder op as well as compression in my neck! I am geting a neoprene cover for the lens as I found this great for my spitting scope which...

Hi Chris and Jeff - i can fully understand the question of f5 vf6.3 and the isdue of sharpness. The higher the f stop does not mean the sharper the pucture unless the shutter speed is sufficiently high to reduce the effects of shake. I have read through this, and the contemporary, thread over a...

Is anyone using a Manfrotto 203 Bug, backpack? I have been looking round and have come down to a choice ofe Ither the Lowepro flipside 400 or the Manfrotto. The waist straps look bulky on the Lowepro for my liking but does have a goid write up and I know, from this thread, several use it.

The offer was a Black Friday deal. There is an offer on but it is only £50 off from preferred dealers.

My lens arrived today, early this morning, and I am now waiting for the westher to improve. Does anyone actually attach the lens strap that comes in the box or am I missing something. Can anyone recommend cudtom settings?

Ordered from Park Cameras price eas £749.00. Paid a little more than a grey purchase as I wanted the proper warranty. The offer has just closed, I think.

Just ordered my lens plus dock. I thought I had a good deal as Sigma had a Black Friday weekend offer with free filter on top of the current cash back deal. The store gave me further cashback plus filter and sd card, which is always useful. So no complaints. Lens arrives tomorrow.

Just put down the phone having ordered the lens and dock! Ended up with a free filter and cash off from Sigma plus a sd card, filter and cashh off from store. Made sure I had the 3 year warranty as had problems a few years back with Olympus which worked out well due to proper warranty. One happy...