Sigma 150-600mm lens came today!

[Tintype_18]

It was on sale so I ordered it Monday afternoon and got it about lunch time today! B&H was most helpful in setting up an account. Probably won't be using it for a while as SWMBO set her foot down, "No more stuff for your camera!" Package came in perfect condition. Everything checked out and need to read the manual as it seems to cover a wide range of possibilities for photos. We are on a flyway for the sandhill crane migration. I have take some photos but my 300mm lacks the needed close shots. Looking forward to learning to use it and post photos in the future.

Any advice/suggestions are most welcome.

[kvbarkley]

In this case it makes sense since the 1/FL rule for handholding is based on 50mm equivalents.

[Tintype_18]

So much to learn. I'm almost tempted to crawl up into the attic and get the old Kodak Brownie camera. Now to find film. I have been looking at the instructions and, just when I thought I had it figured out, more pops up. This will be a learning experience for me. I write outdoorsy stuff with photos. I might have to coach the wife on this lens...after I learn how to do it myself. The T7 will take care of a lot of photos but there are some that will require the Sigma lens- bears and elk in TN and NC. "Go ahead, dear. Get a bit closer for a great shot. Oh yes, is your life insurance paid up?"🤔

Again, thanks to all for your help, advice, etc.

[Tintype_18]

I'm familiar with the crop factor. I was raised on a dairy farm in central Ohio. It depended on rainfall, temperatures and adequate application of 6-12-12 fertilizer.😉

[Tronhard]

Are you sure you aren't 'milking' this a bit!! 😁

[Tintype_18]

Trevor, I believe the term is "fair dinkum" for that comment.

[Tronhard]

• Nice try but that is an Aissie term . The appropriate rejoiner woul be (if you want to concur) "Too Right!" 😁

[Tintype_18]

Too right is the correct term for Kiwis?

Cheers.

[Tronhard]

Ha! 😄  In NZ, there are various options depending on the subtleties of what one wants to express:
Too Right!     Is when we vehemently agree with a statement  
Nah... Yeah   For use when we are not sure we should agree, but do - hesitancy? 🙄
You're not wrong   as per the top option.      And because Maori is an official language
whakaae ahau   I agree

[Tintype_18]

As for my previous post, I'll be moo-ving on.😁

[Tronhard]

Now that udderly ridiculous and I refused to be cowed! 😄