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Photography

Gato Moteado

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3. if you're a serious bird photographer, the 800mm would be what you would want.....

Reply to HAB911 (Reply #2)

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 10:27 AM

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...but, if you're shooting a wider variety of things and don't need that much reach most of the time, then, yeah, it's overkill.

I forgot which lens you're using.....was it the 180-600?

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You lucky person NJCher Sunday #1

this is the only thing holding me back HAB911 Sunday #2

if you're a serious bird photographer, the 800mm would be what you would want..... Gato Moteado Sunday #3

yeah 180-600 HAB911 Sunday #5

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This is a wonderful photo, my dear Gato! CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #9

thanks, peg! as you know.... Gato Moteado Sunday #10