First bird shots with a new lens 03/08/13
Mar 9, 2013 09:27:11 #
I don't know about the lens, but I'm impressed you got such great detail! Other than a strong backlight, dappled sunlight on a bird with snow in the background, and it all works !!!! Well done, Bret !
Mar 9, 2013 09:51:12 #
Mar 9, 2013 10:21:34 #
Thank you all for the comments. To me...I think #2 is almost over exposed...I should have adjusted a small amount after he left the shaded area and then up to that perch. I think I was about 6 maybe 7 feet away in a blind. These where taken with the D5100.
Mar 9, 2013 11:15:13 #
Yes, I am thinking you are in a blind if you are trying to shoot birds with 200mm ! Nice shots! According to Ken Rockwell, this lens is one of sharpest on the planet and it is what he uses for 90% of his studio work.
Mar 9, 2013 11:26:49 #
Mar 9, 2013 12:17:39 #
Yes...one reason I got it....and it certainly lives up to the reviews iv'e seen. These shots where at F7.1 in the shade iso200 and 1/500 a second.
Mar 9, 2013 13:27:26 #
Mar 9, 2013 16:02:08 #
Very pretty, Bret. Wish we had song sparrows here.
Bret wrote:
Just got this late yesterday....Nikon 200mm F4 macro lens. So this afternoon took it out and watched Mr Cardinal prance about before all the snow melts. I think If I practice some more I'll be ready by the time the bugs start showing up...lol
Mar 9, 2013 18:37:53 #
Mar 9, 2013 18:46:21 #
Nice shots.
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Bret wrote:
Just got this late yesterday....Nikon 200mm F4 macro lens. So this afternoon took it out and watched Mr Cardinal prance about before all the snow melts. I think If I practice some more I'll be ready by the time the bugs start showing up...lol
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Mar 10, 2013 20:27:58 #
Mar 11, 2013 05:32:27 #
Thank you everyone. Yes carlysue I can share snacks with the little guys...maybe 1 more week or so and pack'n up the blind.
Mar 11, 2013 05:38:30 #
Mar 11, 2013 05:51:34 #
Mar 11, 2013 05:54:11 #
Bret wrote:
Just got this late yesterday....Nikon 200mm F4 macro lens. So this afternoon took it out and watched Mr Cardinal prance about before all the snow melts. I think If I practice some more I'll be ready by the time the bugs start showing up...lol
These are beautiful Bret. I have a Sigma 150 2.8. I don't think I have ever taken it out for anything but macro work (up close and personal)...which it does well. But I am excited to see what you have done with yours. I see in the discussions that you gave some of the meta data, which helps me. Do you have any words of wisdom should I decide to use mine "out in the field"? You have gotten my creative mind working and want to get at it! LOL!
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