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  1. jimthomson

    New Sigma 150/600

    No, owned longer simply means that you were not, as you claimed, one of the first to own the lens. You got one of the second batch shipped, just like I did. Micloi was one of the first to own the lens just like he is with the Sigma 150-600. Both micloi and I have as much or more...
  2. jimthomson

    New Sigma 150/600

    Yes I own a Tamron 150-600mm, it says so right in my signature I've had it since March 18, a couple of weeks longer than you've had yours. I don't use it much for birds as I find the focus speed on the slow side. I much prefer using a prime. By the way micloi was posting sharp hand held...
  3. jimthomson

    New Sigma 150/600

    I agree, it is not rude to call a shot blurry when it is blurry, but it is rude to call a sharp shot blurry and to suggest that the photographer doesn't know how to hand hold and that there must be something wrong with his lens and camera. It is rude to suggest that a lens is too heavy for the...
  4. jimthomson

    New Sigma 150/600

    For someone who isn't trying you sure do manage to be rude. The shot was very sharp. Just look at the lichen between the bird,s feet. I could say that your first shot was not sharp because the birds tail was not in focus and the feet are a little blurred. Were you hand holding? Is the Lens...
  5. jimthomson

    New Sigma 150/600

    ] Totally agree with the last paragraph Roy, but I haven't seen anything in Isaac's pictures that would suggest he is disturbing the birds. Birds in urban parks where he does most of his shooting can be quite tame. No need for hides or blinds for most of what he is shooting. The Royal...
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