Thanks for sharing! Not sure how, but I thought you might have been shooting with Sigma lenses. I hear what you're saying with the 24-200. In college I worked as a professional photographer's assistant and he told me the best equipment is what you have with you
I'm a HUGE promoter of sigma/tamron 150-600s as starter lenses. if you're looking to get great bird shots and can accept getting in flight in close distance is nearly impossible, they're even better than mine in some cases. and really solid for general use. I would still use one if it wasn't stolen
I had my van totaled and *SOMEONE STOLE IT FROM THE RECYCLING YARD* - really frustrating. lesson learned, dont wait to "get everything the next day" - do it before they take the car away.