Recent content by robfosters

I drink in a pub in Bexleyheath, SE London called the Furze Wren. It’s got a couple of drawings of these on the wall with this written underneath and on the menus In 1773, Doctor John Latham, then living nearby in Dartford, discovered a previously unknown bird on Bexley Heath. The species has...

Interesting. Well it may be worth me putting the telephoto on the back burner a bit until I can afford a fast lens. I must admit, I'm quite taken with the Sigma 150-600 sport. I dont even think they are unreasonably priced. I've seen excellent condition used examples go on ebay for under a...

When you say not fast enough, do you mean AF speed?

Thanks for the replies guys. As for what I will be shooting, well when it comes to the lens I was concentrating on the following. It's a mixed bag to say the least, but I like all aspects of photography unfortunately. I can't stand being pigeonholed. Wide angle - Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 EX DC HSM...

Now I have my D7200, I'm trying to select a decent but reasonably priced lens line up that will cover me for most situations. I have come up with this and was wondering what peoples opinions are and whether there is better quality or value out there. Wide angle - Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 EX DC HSM...

Looking to replace my Nikon 18-55 kit lens ASAP and am having trouble choosing between the two. Has anyone compared the two, and what lens is considered the better performer of them? It's for use as a general use walk around lens. I can see the 17-50 is quite a bit cheaper, but is that price...

Been a long time since I replied to this, but I have my camera! :banana: Today I took delivery of an excellent condition D7200 (shutter count just 2800) with a battery grip and the dummies book for £500. Quite pleased with that price. At present I only have the 18-55 VRII kit lens. I'll start...

Right guys, after much pondering, I have narrowed my choice down to 2 cameras, the Canon 77D or the Nikon D7200. I know I said I prefer Canons, but I have no lenses so am starting from scratch and willing to change if it's worth it. In my OP, I stated that I have no interest in video and this...

Much wider choice of lenses, many often at very good prices second hand. I like optical viewfinders and in general I like the feel of DSLR's in my hand. I also plan to do some horse and motor racing photography and have been told that DSLR's have better autofocus speed for fast sports. It should...

Cheers for the suggestions guys. Thanks Woof, but I really want to stick with a DSLR. I was also thinking maybe of looking on here for something from the classifieds when I have access to them.

Hi, I'm new here and my names Rob. I was into photography quite a few years back. I had a 450D with a couple of lenses which I really enjoyed using. Unfortunately health problems forced me to give it up and I got rid of my camera. I'm now fully recovered and looking to get back into the hobby...