Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM

[purexc00]

Maybe I should just wait then. I won't have the lens in time for the airshow then :( but I will have it way before the Blue Angels come next year. I love the Blue Angels. They are just so pretty lol

[moose135]

You might think about renting the 100-400 for the air show to see how you like it. Personally, I love the lens. I prefer the push-pull zoom, that's what my old Yashica SLR zoom had, so I'm used to working with it.

[purexc00]

yea I should rent it. We shall see when the time comes. I get close enough that the 55-250 should do a decent job but it wouldn't be good for the beach.

here is a picture with the 55-250 from my backyard. Not perfect but not horrible

http://www.flickr.com/photos/purexc00/3 ... 048271325/

[jerslice]

I'd take Moose's advice - rent it for the weekend and save to buy it.
The advantage to this is you'll get a chance to put it through some extended work - you'll see if you like it or not.
Try it for more than just planes though - I noticed its true capabilities when I took cityscapes with it that came out SO much better.

[purexc00]

I think I will go the renting way. Talked my b/f into buying a house so I am glad I didn't spend a grand. Rather a house then a lens. my apartment sucks even though it is in a great location next to the airport.

[wunaladreamin]

Talked my b/f into buying a house

I made my b/f by me a car in Feb, kind hard to make him spend more lol

I WAS going to rent but see my b/f who is buying it

You sound like a great girl.

[purexc00]

Talked my b/f into buying a house

I made my b/f by me a car in Feb, kind hard to make him spend more lol

I WAS going to rent but see my b/f who is buying it

You sound like a great girl.

I am. He goes away two - three times a year. Planning on a trip to vegas this summer. Plays on like 3 or 4 softball teams, and one of those teams travels 3 times over the summer.Sleeps in every weekend. Goes out at least once a week while I sit at home and take care of three kids. I go out 2 times a year and have never spent a night without my kids. I don't shop. I don't have to have 5000 pairs of shoes, I buy mine at walmart. I am not even into fashion. I don't have gold or diamonds. After 12 years and 3 kids I deserve a house,a new car and a big fat diamond on my finger. Don't judge me without knowing me.