Mason G's Photography Journal

 Got a lens to capture that distance I feel I am missing out on with my older 70-300mm. I really like my new Sigma, but have had to practice a bit with it to learn how best to use it. It is a beast of a lens. I don't know if it is something else or just a coincidence, but my right arm/elbow has been aching more (could be arthritis coming on) since I've been taking this lens out.  Here's a link to the Sigma blog with this lens featured.  I did my research before buying and found a new/refurbished one at Mike's for less than top price. In practice I would say that it works GREAT in good light. Not sure yet how well it does when there's less light so I need to see how noise and shade other factors play into what I've seen so far. The weight is a bit of a concern and it takes up a lot of space in my bag. I had to dedicate the top 1/3 of my big Peak Design bag for it, but I've also carried it in the smaller bags with modifications to the velcro shelves in them.  ...

 I've recently visited my opthalmologist to check my eyes. I have a number of age related issues like most of us in our 60s.  A little background will help...  I had both eyes receive Lasik over 20 years ago. That really improved my vision and I have not needed glasses to go about my day life or so I thought. A year or two ago I noticed (during COVID) that I had these bumps on part of my eye and had it diagnosed as pinguecela which is a non-cancerous growth on the cornea caused by UV rays - like a lifetime of UV rays. As an adult I have worn sunglasses when outside, but from what my doctor explained a lot of the exposure happened when I was younger.  This time at my visit in October of 2023 I had my annual visit with Dr. Schaeffer and learned that my eyes needed correction for distance. I had noticed a drop off and especially when there is less light that I cannot see clearly so I got a prescription set of sun glasses.  When I tried the new cool frames for the f...