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Message: <blockquote data-quote="a.dancy" data-source="post: 1310145" data-attributes="member: 25708">Hi Richard, different people have different expectations of what makes a good quality picture and to the average man in the street, he may not see much difference between the best lenses and starter lenses. The good thing about starter lenses is that you are not paying earth for something should you find that it's not really for you. Another advantage is that with smaller length lenses you will be forced to employ good field- craft and thus develop yourself which is fun in itself. You will have a greater sense of achievment having secured a good image where you have had to try a bit harder. Try not to get bogged down with all this lens envy stuff and just make the most of what you have. Nearly all of us want better equipment, there is no reason on earth why you should not be able to take good shots with the starter lens. If you have a 300 lens don't try to compete with those that have longer lenses. Find places and birds which are more suited to what you have. If you are mobile you should be able to find places, but you will have to work at it. Good luck with your choice.</blockquote>