> I just found out how expensive these long lenses are... The lens itself > is pricey, but then you need some pretty expensive accessories (gimbal > mounts, etc) if you don't already have them!
Same here! I spent almost another third of the cost of my new 600mm FA on tripod, head & backpack carrier. Add to that the cost of a Sherpa to carry it..... <VBG> But when the opportunity arises for the need for it the results can be fantastic. Kenneth Waller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6 > Jay Taylor wrote: >> Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto >> lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! > > Nice lens! You'll have a blast with it. > >> >> Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro >> 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without >> having to go to the full Wimberley head. >> I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. > > Based on the size of the tripod foot, you're going to have to go with a > full Wimberley head. Mounted sideways on the sidekick, the lens will be > too far over the opposite side of the tripod and not centered over the > ball head. Also I think the weight of 5400g is too much for a sidekick. > > I just found out how expensive these long lenses are... The lens itself > is pricey, but then you need some pretty expensive accessories (gimbal > mounts, etc) if you don't already have them! > > -- > > Christian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
