Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Took my new lens out for a test drive to the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Refuge & The Broomfield Library Pond. All images were cropped & straightened in PP. I realize the Hawk is soft, but I got so excited I just couldn't hold the dad gummed camera steady as he was my first Hawk image ever. Some were shot with my crop 80D & others with my 5D Mk IV. Please let me know what you members think in improving my images because that's how I learn.

I have to say I'm thus far thrilled with this lens, and thanks in advanced for your constructive criticism.
Michael

5D Mk IV 1/1250 f/5 200mm ISO160

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5D Mk IV 1/1250 f/5 200mm ISO160

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5D Mk IV 1/1250 f/5 100mm ISO320

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5D Mk IV 1/1250 f/8 100mm ISO100

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5D Mk IV 1/1250 f/5.6 400mm ISO200

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5D Mk IV 1/1250 f/5.6 400mm ISO400

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This bird, (a crow???) landed about 8' away ans squawked at me so I snapped him

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My buddy 'Pepper' lounging on top of my bookcase 1-100 f/4.5 100mm ISO400

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80D 1/400 f/6.3 100mm ISO100

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80D'Soft' Hawk 1/500 f/6.3 360mm ISO125

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Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

Looks like you're already on a roll with your new lens, Michael, and what a cute kitty!

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

A good test for it, Michael--nice shots.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Thanks Donna and yes, my cat rules the roost.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Thank you Earl.

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

Michael, first off the set of photos is great. The hawk is a Red Shouldered Hawk going by his eye color and I understand the excitement. I have the same lens and I love it also. I upgraded from the original to the Vii just recently. Many of our friends on UHH use a Canon L TC 1.4 Viii with this lens and get the same level of sharpness and color. Other member's photos can show you the capabiity.

Greg

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Thank you Greg for the nice comments and I do have the Canon 1.4 TC, however it's the version II, which I'm going to try on my next outing on a tri-pod because I don't do well at longer focal lengths due to old age tremors. The hawk was about 30-40 yards away at a bad angle and I was trying to shoot from my car window on the road, as I was in the Bison enclosure and people are not allowed to leave their cars. How I would have loved to slip out and used the hood or roof as a support. I do believe the image would have been sharper. The bee and dragonfly were my first ever's too, so I can indeed say it was a wonderful day.😊

TomC. Loc: Bel Air, MD

Nice shots, Michael. That lens is on my bucket list.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Thank you Tom. From my use thus far it's by far one of the nicest lenses I have. I don't think you will be disappointed.

one shot Loc: Pisgah Forest NC

Looks like you're going to really enjoy your lens. Lots of subjects. Keep having fun.

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Beautiful set, Michael! Love your kitty!

CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ

Good shots, Michael!

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Thanks Eleanor.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Thank you Sue. Yep, my kitty is one cool cat.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Thanks Cathy Ann.