Gwyn

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Gwyn
Welcome to the forum.
Where are you going on safari? It may affect which length is best.

I had a 28-300 when I went to Tanzania a few years ago. Very occasionally it was too short - leopard and rhino shots in particular. But mostly it was fine, as we could get close to most of the animals.

You could consider the Bigma - Sigma 50-500 or maybe the Sigma 150-500. The Bigma though heavy would cover most of the range you want, so you don't need to keep changing lenses.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Am going on Safari, what camera and what lenses at 22/01/2011 - 21:07

Gwyn
Are you taking my Avatar's name in vain?

WTD = What the Duck.

What does it mean in this case?
Just curious!

The Sigma 10-20 is probably the best wide angle unless you can afford the Pentax 12-24. I believe the older model is better than the new one.

Comment by Gwyn posted on WTD: Possibly looking for some lenses at 22/01/2011 - 21:02

Gwyn
Wasn't section 44 deemed to be illegal by the European Court of Human Rights? Not that the UK government gives a s*** sbout Human Rights or feels the need to act upon that ruling.

I would not talk to any police officers about this but consult a specialist lawyer before doing anything else.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Am I a Terrorist? Section 44 and the powers to be! at 22/01/2011 - 14:14

Gwyn
I saw this on the other forum.

Apologies if it has already been posted here.

Comment by Gwyn posted on SIlver K5 And other news or rumours at 22/01/2011 - 13:53

Gwyn
So sorry David.

It hurts when you lose a much loved pet. Take it easy, and give yourself time to mourn your lovely Oscar. A fine name for a fine looking cat.

Rest in peace Oscar, now over the Rainbow Bridge.

I hope your other cat(s) give you some comfort.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 22/01/2011 - 13:17

Gwyn
My condolences Adrian. It is hard losing a grandparent, but in your case it must be so much harder.

He sounds like he was a very special man, who enjoyed life.

May you have the strength to get through the difficult days ahead.

He lives on in you and all those who remember him.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Grandfather - R.I.P at 21/01/2011 - 21:03

Gwyn
rparmar wrote:
But wait, you are in the UK so how did you get that duty free?

And did it keep you on the level or were you feeling the tilt?
His missus is American

Comment by Gwyn posted on Must Have Photography Accessories? at 21/01/2011 - 20:55

Gwyn
You look like you've downed a cask or two already .

Have a look at this clock. It is pretty clever. Click anywhere on it an it turns digital, click again for analogue.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 21/01/2011 - 18:42

Gwyn
Oh and I have an e-mail address for Stefan if someone wants to contact him.

You're right about the photographic content here. I tried last night to get it back to pointlessness but failed miserably .

We had snow today . Luckily it didn't last long but i didn't expect it. yesterday was a lovely sunny day, and today is grey and misty - the snow came from nowhere, turned to a mini blizzard and went just as fast as it arrived.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 21/01/2011 - 14:45

Gwyn
Stefan sent me a PM. He is happy and has started his photography course.
He may return one day, but don't hold your breath.

Comment by Gwyn posted on Another pointless thread at 21/01/2011 - 14:35

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