Supermooning!
Aug 17, 2013 17:42:52 #
I shot some super moon pics, but I had a small tripod which was too light for my lens so I just brought a new tripod, waiting for the next full moon, praying for clear skies. Shooting with Canon 7D
New tripod Monfrotto 1346
Supermoon old tripod 6/23/13
Rokinon 650-1300 zoom F/8-16
taken 7/17/2013
Aug 17, 2013 17:44:54 #
erpatterson78
Loc: Ohio
holy **** that is the largest lens I've ever seen!!! pretty cool looking moon pic, I can't wait to see some more shots.
Aug 17, 2013 17:44:58 #
PAPAJOE69 wrote:
I shot some super moon pics, but I had a small tripod which was too light for my lens so I just brought a new tripod, waiting for the next full moon, praying for clear skies. Shooting with Canon 7D
How cool is that. enjoy.
Aug 17, 2013 17:54:24 #
Looks like your all ready, Good luck. Try to get it when its not quite full. The shadows bring out more details.
Aug 17, 2013 18:11:22 #
I've heard about this lens. Congradulations on purchasing one. Can't wait to see some photos from it.
Aug 17, 2013 18:43:33 #
Yes the lens and tripod are quite heavy! I might have to get a new truck to haul them around! LOL! Hal, I shot that partial on the 17th of july. With the new tripod it is a lot more stable. James, I got this lens as part of the package deal when I purchased my Canon 7D. there is no AF but with the Tee mount converter it is easy to change lenses. The thing I had to get used to was mounting the camera on the lens not the lens on the Camera. It makes a good spotting lens .
Aug 17, 2013 20:05:05 #
PAPAJOE69 wrote:
Yes the lens and tripod are quite heavy! I might have to get a new truck to haul them around! LOL! Hal, I shot that partial on the 17th of july. With the new tripod it is a lot more stable. James, I got this lens as part of the package deal when I purchased my Canon 7D. there is no AF but with the Tee mount converter it is easy to change lenses. The thing I had to get used to was mounting the camera on the lens not the lens on the Camera. It makes a good spotting lens .
Did you get the 2X teleconverter in the deal?
Aug 17, 2013 20:15:51 #
Aug 17, 2013 20:53:42 #
QueenBee
Loc: Treasure Coast of Florida
Your pictures of the moon convinced me to buy the lens you have. I have taken a few moon shots but not like yours,
Aug 17, 2013 21:20:09 #
QueenBee, I am very happy with it. I brought Te adapters with it so I can use it on both my pentax's and Canon's. I had good results with my Pentax film camera's too. Just have to get used to the manual focus.But once I am focused I use my remote or cable!
Aug 17, 2013 21:52:10 #
erpatterson78
Loc: Ohio
Those two moon shots are so cool! I like the last one it's like it disappearing! or reappearing :)
Aug 18, 2013 00:20:39 #
QueenBee
Loc: Treasure Coast of Florida
I wish I had it tonight the moon here (Florida) is just beautiful. I look forward to seeing more of your photos.
Aug 18, 2013 06:24:07 #
I have the Vivitar version of that lens with 2x converter.Haven't had much sucess with it. It is a bear to focus. Moon going to be full in a oouple of days. Going to try my new Sigma 15-500 with teleconverter.
Aug 18, 2013 12:19:07 #
QueenBee
Loc: Treasure Coast of Florida
I know it doesn't auto focus but in the old days before digital cameras I had to manually focus my camera. Next moon cycle I will put up some moon pics using my new lens. I would like to see some of your pics
Aug 18, 2013 13:13:30 #
I've seen this lense on ebay for about $300.00 the price made it very tempting. What do you honestly think of this lens? I'd be using it on my Canon T3? Thank you
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