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Feb 23, 2017 16:22:57   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
D750/Tamron 28-300mm @ 300mm.

I tried my new lens out for the first time yesterday, ranging from these bird shots at 300mm to landscapes at 28mm. It performed well--sharp throughout the range, but no good as a birding lens when used on a full frame. I took some shots of gulls etc at Brooms Head, where I usually use a 600mm on a D7100. Unfortunately, it just did not have enough reach. The butcherbird in this post was a friendly one & was only about 6 yards away. Anyway, I didn't buy it as a birding lens--I bought it to use as a general purpose 'walk around' lens with a larger range than my 24-105mm, & it will do this job well. Downloading is recommended.

It was a little windy at the lookout.
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Feb 23, 2017 16:45:15   #
MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City
 
Oh wow, Earl. This is a new bird to me. Beautiful shots of a very attractive bird.
BTW, I have the Nikon version of that lens. Use it on my D7200.

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Feb 23, 2017 18:39:36   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
Way too pretty a bird to be such a meanie.

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Feb 23, 2017 19:05:35   #
angela k Loc: Long Island
 
Nice shots, Earl!

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Feb 23, 2017 19:31:26   #
briace Loc: liverpool uk
 

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Feb 23, 2017 19:34:54   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Nice. Sharp and well composed.

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Feb 23, 2017 23:12:41   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Fine looking bird, excellent captures.

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Feb 23, 2017 23:51:28   #
HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas
 
Nothing wrong with those shots!!!!

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Feb 24, 2017 07:01:06   #
jayway55 Loc: Philadelphia Area - USA
 
Beautiful shots with your new toy, Earl. I love the ruffled feathers - great detail.
Jane

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Feb 24, 2017 07:06:59   #
infocus Loc: Australia
 
DOOK wrote:
D750/Tamron 28-300mm @ 300mm.

I tried my new lens out for the first time yesterday, ranging from these bird shots at 300mm to landscapes at 28mm. It performed well--sharp throughout the range, but no good as a birding lens when used on a full frame. I took some shots of gulls etc at Brooms Head, where I usually use a 600mm on a D7100. Unfortunately, it just did not have enough reach. The butcherbird in this post was a friendly one & was only about 6 yards away. Anyway, I didn't buy it as a birding lens--I bought it to use as a general purpose 'walk around' lens with a larger range than my 24-105mm, & it will do this job well. Downloading is recommended.
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I love butcherbirds Earl. My second favourite to magpies. Like your shots a lot.

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Feb 24, 2017 07:48:43   #
RPSteiner
 
Nice, crisp shots. Well done!

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Feb 24, 2017 07:51:57   #
RPSteiner
 
infocus wrote:
I love butcherbirds Earl. My second favourite to magpies. Like your shots a lot.


I love the quotes in your signature, infocus. Got a real kick out of the last one!

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Feb 24, 2017 09:10:34   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
Beautiful set, Earl!

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Feb 24, 2017 09:48:58   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Nice, you've got some weird creatures in that country!

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Feb 24, 2017 11:10:59   #
OneEasyRider Loc: Mount Airy, NC
 
Love these shots Dook. I also have the Tamron 28-300 and like the quality and lightweight of it. But, as you stated it is not powerful enough for bird photography.

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