[Nogbad]

Hi wondered if anyon can give me any tips. I was out yesterday trying to get some experience and photo's with the above lens. Went to Abberton to the back of the reservoir on the causeway. Good views of a Smew which was on the water. Tried various settings and then used the lens with a x2 teleconverter to give more magnifcation. I was using a bean bag and seemed to be getting some passable shots.

Once at home and downloaded obviously there was some camera shake, on some more than others. It isn't always practical to use a tripod and feel a bit
let down either with the lens or my own inability to get a decent shot.

I am hoping to buy the new Tamron 500mm zoom in a few months and dont want to feel I've wasted my money. Especially if I cant get some decent shots with the Sigma.

Any tips would be useful.

Nogbad