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Message: <blockquote data-quote="condyk" data-source="post: 1781242" data-attributes="member: 21401"><p>Hi Leon ... during my last safari I used the 150-500 OS with a D90 and the 300mm VR 2.8 on my D700. The latter combo was clearly better in hand to shoot with, in terms of AF accuracy and speed especially; but the interesting thing is that when I took my shots and post-processed them and reduced to my standard 1200px width the differences were negligible: few would identify what was taken with what combo. I think on forums sometimes people make mountains of mole-hills. Most people don't need large sized prints and hence probably don't 'need' ultra-pricey gear. What I'm saying is that the better bodies and lenses will perform better in hand but the end results will often fail to justify the large premium paid. The D90 and 150-500 OS is a superb combo and with great technique and good PP will give lots of pleasure. And while 'sharpness' is good even better is learning what makes a great shot ... I have lots of sharp and boring images. What I have learnt is to wait for the killer shot and then be sufficiently in control of myself and my gear to secure the shot. You have to know how to use a 500mm lens because many, many shots will appear soft if you don't nail the stability and AF. You have to wait for the OS to settle if you are to get the best. It's really not a lens to point and shoot. I'd be much less inclined to use it for birding than for wildlife.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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