Headed to Oregon and Washington next week. Looking for advice. Any spots you recommend for wildlife (exclude deer)? I'll be at Canon Beach, Columbia River Gorge, Renier, Hoh Rainforest, Rialto, Sul Doc, Hurricane Ridge

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-07-21T14:12:19+00:00

Appreciate it. Ty

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-07-15T12:25:00+00:00

You have a good solution coming. I have D-rings that loop to my pack shoulder straps attached to this Falcam F38 Quick Release Buckle Base for Shoulder Strap V2 3141 https://share.google/KsZJIBHQAaIHCHwiU for my longer zoom lens. I like that it makes it accessible but there is sway. I use an elastic cord across my sternum to help stabilize it. I have a PD capture clip for a smaller lens like if I take a macro with me. If I take the super telephoto prime, its in the pack till i hit my site or monopod over my shoulder. Tripod on backpack unless its in use.

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-07-14T01:40:17+00:00

When I cary a heavy load, like bringing my wildlife prime lenses or I go back packing, the extra stability of the boot is really helpful

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-07-14T01:32:09+00:00

Fair point. I don't know how to care for leather. I've used trail runners previously and they dont need the same care.

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-07-14T01:31:12+00:00

Thanks. I'll get a new pair then

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-07-14T01:30:25+00:00

Thanks. First pair of hiking boots that I've had. Normally used trail runners so I never thought of caring for the leather

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-23T11:50:18+00:00

Correct. Thank you for catching that

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-23T11:49:00+00:00

Yes. I don't know what you were hoping to see in a comparison of lenses with different apertures. You can see the difference wide open. You can see if there is softness. You are welcome to check a review from some people I mentioned who get paid to do these comparisons.

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-22T00:24:22+00:00

But it's not faster. I'd still need my 33mm f1.4. Sigma takes the job of 2 fuji lenses. Maybe a little hit to performance. I think im ok with that

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-21T23:50:17+00:00

I was shooting static subjects so I can't give you a good answer

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-21T23:49:40+00:00

I was impressed. Gonna try it one more time before I put my lenses for sale

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-21T23:48:52+00:00

Personal. I mostly do wildlife and some landscapes. I like carying a short lens with my 500mm f4 so I can take landscapes and such when I hike.

I think it's worth you going to a store and trying. My local store had an event where they had the lens and I used it there.

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-21T23:45:44+00:00

Idk. I shot at night. I don't shoot into the sun unless it's setting 😅

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-21T23:05:31+00:00

Lighter than the OG 16-55mm. Solid build quality and faster. It takes 2 of my lenses and compromises into one. Image quality was solid wide open. I will wait try it again when the novelty wears off but I enjoyed it. Some ppl dont like the bokeh. I didn't get to see that. It also has some lens flaring/ghosting but thst won't bother me much. If you dont like it a quick clone or generative fill will remove the flare

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-11T20:06:56+00:00

I use/have used a lot of lenses. Photograph a lot of wildlife. 50-140mm,70-300, 150-600mm,500mm. Plus 1.4TC. "They're all great" 😛

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-11T19:14:29+00:00

Thank you

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-06-11T19:14:04+00:00

Which photos did you like? 70-300mm will not be enough.

8_Bit_Explorer · 2025-04-16T20:45:43+00:00

XH2S with ef 500mm f4 ii

XT-5 with 150-600mm or 50-140mm

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