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Jun 20, 2016 10:29:00 #

RRS Loc: Not sure

Macronaut wrote:

Here yuh go. One from close (about 15') and one from a distance of about 80' if I recall.

I use very, very little sharpening which helps keep noise low enough I generally need no NR. Keep in mind this was my first and second time out with the Sport, or any long lens for that matter. You are going to love this lens.

Nice shots Bill. I found that shooting with a long lens (600 f/4.0) that as I filled the frame I also needed very little sharpening. I do use Topaz NR when needed. I'm real persnickety and would buy the Sigma USB Dock and learn how to use it just in case I ever had a problem.

Jun 20, 2016 10:30:48 #

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

I too submitted an offer through GreenToe for a 150-600C, Canon mount and Adorama picked up my offer within an hour. I couldn't be happier with the service by both companies. Had my lens in 5 days.

Jun 20, 2016 10:41:06 #

rrayrob Loc: Las Vegas, NV

I too recently used Greentoe to purchase a Nikon D750 with a 24-120 f/4 lens. Purchase fullfilled by Unique Photo in NJ - an authorized Nikon dealer. Was somewhat worried as I got for $150 below lowest online price from reputable dealer. Used credit card, no shipping or taxes. And the brown truck delivered on time. Product is US with all warranties for body and lens - and now registered with Nikon.

Jun 20, 2016 14:36:30 #

mrd Loc: Eastern NC

There was NO sharping of Images or any other PP. as stated in post copy.
Hope this gets to correct person.

Jun 20, 2016 17:53:47 #

RRS Loc: Not sure

mrd wrote:

There was NO sharping of Images or any other PP. as stated in post copy.
Hope this gets to correct person.

Thanks, RRS

How much sharpening do you have dialed into your camera in the set up menu. I shoot RAW and have sharpening preset to 1. If your shooting JPEG then there is some sharpening done even SOOC without you having to do anything with the image in PP.

Your images are very sharp, I'm just trying to figure out your starting point. I've seen some sharp images SOOC but they had their sharpening set to the max in the camera. Every digital image can use a little sharpening. You should be very happy with your new lens. Is there any reason that you feel that you won't need the USB dock for that lens?

Jun 20, 2016 18:08:33 #

ptcanon3ti Loc: NJ

mrd wrote:

Cost $1,475.00

Whoa!!!!!!

Jun 20, 2016 18:16:54 #

RRS Loc: Not sure

ptcanon3ti wrote:

Whoa!!!!!!

That's not bad , have you looked at the first 4 images? Look at Canon/Nikon lenses that are in that range and $1,475.00 looks pretty good!

Jun 20, 2016 18:22:43 #

ptcanon3ti Loc: NJ

RRS wrote:

That's not bad , have you looked at the first 4 images? Look at Canon/Nikon lenses that are in that range and $1,475.00 looks pretty good!

I own this lens. I was surprised at the low price.

Jun 20, 2016 18:31:47 #

RRS Loc: Not sure

ptcanon3ti wrote:

I own this lens. I was surprised at the low price.

When the Canon 300mm f/2.8 L II came out it was $7,300.00, I bought mine right after it dropped to $6,700 and now you can buy it new for $6,100. How long have you owned that lens and do you have the USB dock?

Jun 20, 2016 18:50:47 #

ptcanon3ti Loc: NJ

RRS wrote:

I've had it since it became available...maybe a year. Yes I got the dock with it.

Jun 20, 2016 19:42:32 #

mrd Loc: Eastern NC

I shot only Tiff, no jpeg. PP in camera Raw in PS. only save image as jpeg when it is for web. Camera set to 3 for sharping. I meter of gray card as I did when using film.

Jun 20, 2016 19:53:26 #

RRS Loc: Not sure

ptcanon3ti wrote:

I've had it since it became available...maybe a year. Yes I got the dock with it.

Thanks, did you find that the dock made a difference? I couldn't imagine going back to a system of lenses that I couldn't adjust on my own. I'm asking these questions because I looking at this lens and the Canon 100-400 II. There are many times that we come across wildlife while driving (road hunters) and my wife shoots off a bean bag and I think that the Sigma wouldn't be too long or heavy to work with. The 300mm doesn't have the reach and the 600mm prime is too big and heavy to be moving about in the car.

Jun 20, 2016 19:58:21 #

RRS Loc: Not sure

mrd wrote:

I shot only Tiff, no jpeg. PP in camera Raw in PS. only save image as jpeg when it is for web. Camera set to 3 for sharping. I meter of gray card as I did when using film.

Thanks for the info.

Jun 20, 2016 20:08:04 #