Originally posted by klh the 18-135. While that is too short for birding or other wildlife, it is a great lens for chasing kids and pets
OMG, I've been doing it all wrong. I leave the lens attached to the camera and do the chasing
myself. It's no wonder my dog is usually out of focus!
And a big New Joysey welcome to you RyanGilbert! Keep reading here on the forum - you'll get great info to improve your technique and a whole gamut of opinions on gear. I glean something new almost everyday. This thread is a case in point. I am quite eager to read Docrwm's link
Mastering Panning – Photographing Moving Subjects. I definitely need help with that.