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"MWB" wrote:

http://www.tokinalens.com/products/tokina/afl-12.html

I stopped into the Photo Market in Portland, Maine and tried it out. I
really like this lens but it doesn't have image stabilization. I took 2
photos and I was in a hurry. One image was fine and one was blurry. I will
use it with a tri-pod and I'll buy a monopod.

I called the guy at Photo Market and he mentioned th monopod and I told him
I'll be back tomorrow.

I remember what Canal Lee said after I got my new camera. "Now you can spend
some money on lenses".


I also learned something today.

I have had problems taking photos at night. They are slightly blurry and it
was from the image stabilization.




GO PATRIOTS

Mark

My Sigma 120-400 has OS and would be of little use to me without it
because I do wildlife and bird photography mostly. Except for the
occasional wader, birds don't still still long enough to set up either a
monopod or a tripod.

My Nikkor 80-200 has VR stabilization too. Excellent for sports and
grabbing quick shots.

Not all image stabilizers are built equal. Some MUST be turned off if
you're using a tripod or monopod. Most OS lenses shot off hand do not
produces images as sharp as a lens mounted on a heavy tripod using a
remote release. Not even your tankers are going to sit still for that :-)

When you shoot handheld, tuck your elbows against your sides and cradle
the camera. If you have OS, use it.

A monopod is a great investment. I have one and use it more than I use a
tripod.

Night shooting is not something I do because a crow in flight against a
black sky...