First Shots with a Tamron 150-600mm on my 70D
May 27, 2015 19:45:58 #
The Tamron 150-600mm came in today, and the Lord blessed me with a decent afternoon without rain... I'm in Houston.
I am in the path of our international airport, so I figured what better way to learn to shoot moving objects than jets flying all about!
I have to say that as I am learning this lens, it appears very sharp. I couldn't get a focus lock @ 600mm with a moving target, but in all the ranges up to it.
I did get a good shot of a BlueJay @ 500mm, and its pretty sharp... at least in my book.
And, for a moment, it was so clear I got a great shot of the half-moon!
By the way, none of these shots have been edited.
I am in the path of our international airport, so I figured what better way to learn to shoot moving objects than jets flying all about!
I have to say that as I am learning this lens, it appears very sharp. I couldn't get a focus lock @ 600mm with a moving target, but in all the ranges up to it.
I did get a good shot of a BlueJay @ 500mm, and its pretty sharp... at least in my book.
And, for a moment, it was so clear I got a great shot of the half-moon!
By the way, none of these shots have been edited.
May 27, 2015 19:59:52 #
May 27, 2015 21:07:35 #
JRosen wrote:
The Tamron 150-600mm came in today, and the Lord b... (show quote)
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May 28, 2015 05:50:28 #
May 28, 2015 09:35:35 #
You lucky old you. Looks like a great lens. Zoom in on the moon.
I think you will have a lot of fun.
I think you will have a lot of fun.
May 29, 2015 07:44:09 #
To RichardTaylor, robertjerl, ringo, and Delderby... thanks so much for your words of encouragement! I can't wait for these monsoons to finish down here in Texas. I say that now, but I'll be praying for them in August!
As short a time as I spent with this lens the other day, and for the ourstanding results achieved without trying very hard, I can see that this will be an exciting time of learning with better results just ahead.
All my shooting was off a tripod or monopod. I need to learn how to hold this monster with 2 hands and get clear shots. But that will come with time
As short a time as I spent with this lens the other day, and for the ourstanding results achieved without trying very hard, I can see that this will be an exciting time of learning with better results just ahead.
All my shooting was off a tripod or monopod. I need to learn how to hold this monster with 2 hands and get clear shots. But that will come with time
May 29, 2015 09:40:21 #
I have tried lying on my back, head propped up, with camera between my knees - worked quite well with legs doubling as a tripod, and using monitor rather than EVF!
May 29, 2015 10:28:00 #
Thanks for that Delderby! I'll try that as soon as I can figure out how to get that keg from in front of my six-pack!!!
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