At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.
I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
jeweler53 wrote:
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.
I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as... (
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Well crap. I can't get it to attach now.
You s/b able to quote reply to yourself and attach it.
If the photo is greater than 20MB you won't be able to attach it. If it is a RAW file you will see the download link but no image.
The file is 18MB. I reduced its size to 2MB and it still won't load. Sorry, I give up.
jeweler53 wrote:
The file is 18MB. I reduced its size to 2MB and it still won't load. Sorry, I give up.
Re-boot. Just start over (probably in the Photo Gallery section) and make sure you attach (with "store original") the shot. Just take a mulligan.
jeweler53 wrote:
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.
I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as... (
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Have you tried using auto focus?
Amazing technology that is found in your camera.
Tripods for decades have been solving problem #2.
jeweler53 wrote:
Well crap. I can't get it to attach now.
Better still, post the photo in the photo gallery.
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jeweler53 wrote:
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.
I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as... (
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I too have that lens in Nikon mount...while not the latest/greatest, I get very nice results out of it, even handheld....technique/steadyness are important... use it, enjoy it, there will always be mor-better-newer-spensive lenses to buy later on!! I also read all the mixed reviews, but maybe the luck of the draw, mine is a good one too (and it and it's case still look like/act like new)...again, enjoy it!
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