tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307439752726871680.post3366760628052608964..comments2023-09-29T05:39:26.042-07:00Comments on Crazy Coulee and Little Lacey: Test RunPaws on the Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381197653548427144noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307439752726871680.post-4758778889741005082011-07-19T10:42:01.580-07:002011-07-19T10:42:01.580-07:00Jennifer - the lens isn't actually that much b...Jennifer - the lens isn't actually that much bigger or heavier - if at all. Its aperture doesn't go as wide open and they both fit in the same lens case. It is a push/pull lens too which I had never used before. I envisioned dirt and stuff getting between the two layers. I love the way the 70-200 is all enclosed and I can't gunk it up.Paws on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381197653548427144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307439752726871680.post-80816077306705388552011-07-19T10:27:17.829-07:002011-07-19T10:27:17.829-07:00Great shots and sharp focus....Blue DOES go that f...Great shots and sharp focus....Blue DOES go that far, so I would use it often, but I can't imagine carrying a lens that big. The 70-200 rocks but that is about all the weight I can handle (I have some neck and shoulder issues). Kinda jealous you got to try it out though! <br /><br />Regarding how to carry the 70-200 - I have the BEST strap that goes over your shoulder like a sling to the other side and you can walk without even holding the camera. I had pics of it private on my stream....Taryn if you want to give me your email I can find them and send a link. It is made by blackrapid.com and makes loving the 70-200 so easy. :)Jenniferhttp://www.mountaintailsphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307439752726871680.post-77509829179888221942011-07-16T07:00:13.110-07:002011-07-16T07:00:13.110-07:00OK, I am going to force myself to use the lens for...OK, I am going to force myself to use the lens for awhile. Hopefully, I'll get over the inconvenience and start seeing the virtues. I do LOVE the depth of field factor.<br /><br />Your photos are my inspiration so let's see how it goes!Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523449106100926340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307439752726871680.post-71888578626442445812011-07-15T13:27:29.688-07:002011-07-15T13:27:29.688-07:00Taryn - 99% of my photos are with the 70-200. I h...Taryn - 99% of my photos are with the 70-200. I hate taking it off and often when I do, I regret it. LOL. I wear a wrist strap, not a neck strap so maybe that helps in terms of carrying it. Yes, it is a heavy sucker but I think it is totally worth it.Paws on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381197653548427144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307439752726871680.post-36135706165913138512011-07-15T13:02:59.165-07:002011-07-15T13:02:59.165-07:00I bought a 70-200 lens over a year ago. The camera...I bought a 70-200 lens over a year ago. The camera store said I would LOVE it. Well, I hate it. It's so freaking heavy and unwieldy, I never use it! It's hard to take a lens like that out when you have to keep the dogs on leashes at least some of the time. The few pictures I have taken, I liked, but overall what a major waste of money. If most of your wonderful photos are coming from a 70-200, I obviously need to get over the hassle-factor. Any suggestions on how to make it more managable?Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523449106100926340noreply@blogger.com