Tag Archives: f/2.8

View 409: Sigma Sport Lens

Earlier this year, I purchased a Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport Lens  to use for amateur field sports under less than optimum lighting conditions. Think high school football stadiums and you get the idea. I use it with a Nikon … Continue reading

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New Nikon 80-400mm VR lens with AF-S

The original Nikon 80-400VR lens was introduced back in 2000 BD (Before Digital) and was the very first Vibration Reduction or VR lens Nikon produced. 🙂 I have been wishing, hoping and begging Nikon to come out with a newer … Continue reading

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View 168: Weekend with Macro

Over the weekend I had the use of a Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR macro lens which I rented from LensRentals.com. I will be writing up a review later this week but thought I would share a few teaser photos now. … Continue reading

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Bird Portraits

Normally, I do not post two days in a row unless I am on vacation.  However,  I am finding I have a backlog of photographs I want to share so I hope you do not mind a couple more animal … Continue reading

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Assignment 6: Your Hometown

The very first assignment I posted last year was for everyone to do a Collective Shoot.  Ready to do another one?  This time the subject is Your Hometown.  This is different than landmarks as I am looking for one, two … Continue reading

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