1.4X TC photos, eagle in flight
Feb 25, 2014 11:29:22 #
Recently there have been a lot of questions about teleconverters. I own a few different ones and pending on which lens I am using determines which TC I use.
These photos were taken using my Sigma 500 mm lens and a Tamron 1.4 X TC. I thought I would post a few photos so that others can see how it works.
I am going to try and get back later this week and take some photos without using the TC for comparison.
C&C welcome as always.
Jim D
These photos were taken using my Sigma 500 mm lens and a Tamron 1.4 X TC. I thought I would post a few photos so that others can see how it works.
I am going to try and get back later this week and take some photos without using the TC for comparison.
C&C welcome as always.
Jim D
Feb 25, 2014 11:36:25 #
Seems to work just fine. Love eagles. Snake River canyon used to have lots of them. I've considered a TC for my 70-300 but just haven't done it. Thanks for the encouragement. Jim
Feb 25, 2014 11:43:08 #
Nice photos, oldtool! I can't decide on the best... they're all great, sharp and well composed.
I have always shied away from TCs as I felt that I lost definition when I used them. Obviously, I was probably the problem.
h2
I have always shied away from TCs as I felt that I lost definition when I used them. Obviously, I was probably the problem.
h2
Feb 25, 2014 11:56:19 #
There is a lot of "poo-pooing" about TC's on this site but the good ones do work with the right lenses.
Interesting bokeh on that first one.
Interesting bokeh on that first one.
Feb 26, 2014 09:55:36 #
I am going to give my honest opinion - regarding sharpness - I would rate them as -just "OK". Certainly nothing special or impressive or bad either. What body are you using ? .....are you using any support and GOOD shutter speeds?
Feb 26, 2014 10:55:15 #
imagemeister wrote:
I am going to give my honest opinion - regarding sharpness - I would rate them as -just "OK". Certainly nothing special or impressive or bad either. What body are you using ? .....are you using any support and GOOD shutter speeds?
:thumbup: Good timing for the shots.
Feb 26, 2014 11:28:58 #
Feb 26, 2014 11:45:57 #
imagemeister wrote:
I am going to give my honest opinion - regarding sharpness - I would rate them as -just "OK". Certainly nothing special or impressive or bad either. What body are you using ? .....are you using any support and GOOD shutter speeds?
imagemeister,
I would not expect anything else. Yes, using a Canon 7D, a tripod, gimbal head, remote release at 1/1600 SS.
They are fairly heavily cropped though. Shot 400 to 500 yards away. Hear is the original of the first photo.
Jim D
Feb 26, 2014 12:41:39 #
Bozsik wrote:
:thumbup: Good timing for the shots.
Yes, I agree ...
Feb 26, 2014 17:28:50 #
Jim,
If you don't mind, I fiddled with some post processing of the image just to see if I couldn't pull some more definition out. The images isn't from your original, but I think you could get a bit more if you went back and reworked them a bit more. The are very nice captures by the way.
If you want, I would post the one I did a bit of rework on. Not sure if it is much better as everyone has there own take on this sort of thing.
If you don't mind, I fiddled with some post processing of the image just to see if I couldn't pull some more definition out. The images isn't from your original, but I think you could get a bit more if you went back and reworked them a bit more. The are very nice captures by the way.
If you want, I would post the one I did a bit of rework on. Not sure if it is much better as everyone has there own take on this sort of thing.
Feb 27, 2014 10:33:30 #
Bozsik wrote:
Jim,
If you don't mind, I fiddled with some post processing of the image just to see if I couldn't pull some more definition out. The images isn't from your original, but I think you could get a bit more if you went back and reworked them a bit more. The are very nice captures by the way.
If you want, I would post the one I did a bit of rework on. Not sure if it is much better as everyone has there own take on this sort of thing.
If you don't mind, I fiddled with some post processing of the image just to see if I couldn't pull some more definition out. The images isn't from your original, but I think you could get a bit more if you went back and reworked them a bit more. The are very nice captures by the way.
If you want, I would post the one I did a bit of rework on. Not sure if it is much better as everyone has there own take on this sort of thing.
Be my guest. I have been looking at the original and think I could have done better PP so I am going to work with them using LR instead of PSE. I am always curious what others can do with my photos. That is how I learn.
All I ask is you explain what you did so I, and others, can learn from it.
I am sure using a TC with a lens this large is going to effect the IQ some but the ones I posted first just don't look as good as I originally thought they did. Maybe I over sharpened them, or they lost something being posted here?
Jim D
Feb 27, 2014 11:35:20 #
for awhile I thought I was one of the few that were getting good results from tc's. we have our share of poo pooer's around here.
Feb 27, 2014 11:35:21 #
for awhile I thought I was one of the few that were getting good results from tc's. we have our share of poo pooer's around here.
Feb 27, 2014 13:36:35 #
bull drink water wrote:
for awhile I thought I was one of the few that were getting good results from tc's. we have our share of poo pooer's around here.
Does this mean you approve of my photos?
Jim D
Feb 27, 2014 15:46:54 #
Nice images oldtool2 !! I got my first Snowy Owl pics down near you at the East Point Lighthouse in December. Prompted me to run out and buy a 150-500 Sigma when I got home. Now I guess i'll just have to go out and find a TC to go with it.
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