Hi George,

I like the second image on the close up, it seems to smooth out the edges etc. I try to adjust my images so that they appeal to my customers and they always seem to like what I do to them. A lot of photographers are always trying to get the sharpest image possible on the overall frame, but I like to make sure that the area important to me is in focus and everything else can become obscure.

I have been using an older nikon 400mm 5.6 with my D200, but would like to upgrade to a better lens. How do you like the Sigma 100-300? I have read good reports on that lens.

Thanks,
Dale