New year, new lens - Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary
Jan 3, 2018 15:29:37 #
I'm getting to know how to use this lens with my Sony A6000
Here are a couple of shots of local wildfowl - handheld. The geese are full frame, the heron is a full vertical crop from a landscape shot.
I would appreciate any thoughts
Thanks, and Happy New Year
Here are a couple of shots of local wildfowl - handheld. The geese are full frame, the heron is a full vertical crop from a landscape shot.
I would appreciate any thoughts
Thanks, and Happy New Year
Jan 3, 2018 15:38:58 #
They don't look particularly sharp. Could take a little practice hand holding a lens that size. Maybe try a higher shutter speed or a tripod.
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Jan 3, 2018 15:40:01 #
Jan 3, 2018 15:42:35 #
Keep us posted. Having read a review a while back, I'd be interested in some real world experience before I spend that kind of money.
Thanks. Nice birds too.
Thanks. Nice birds too.
Jan 3, 2018 15:43:27 #
Jan 3, 2018 19:26:56 #
You will love it. I got mine a year ago and use it mostly in the spring when the birds are going through. I do find it a tad heavy for hand held particularly on my D7200 which is heavy in its own right.
Jan 3, 2018 19:29:32 #
Jan 3, 2018 20:19:43 #
Hi, it's kinda hard to keep it steady handheld @ 600mm, but not impossible. Sometimes, especially for wildlife, there is no other way. Often I'm trying to lean against something like walls, trees, my truck... Somehow I didn't get used to a monopod. Tripod with gimbal head is a fine option IMO, if there is time to set it up. Good luck!
Jan 3, 2018 22:08:30 #
A little soft, Jeff, but not bad. It is very difficult to handhold a lens that large. I know, I do it frequently and get about 15% sharp. I find that using center point focusing and using burst shooting helps. Also, higher shutter speeds help. If you are not using back button focusing, try it. You will find it works much better even for stationary subjects.
Jan 3, 2018 23:12:55 #
Jan 4, 2018 11:40:40 #
IMO, only the best are capable of consistently getting sharp results at that focal length. Good tripod with a gimbal head is a good idea if you really want the best out of long lenses like this. Have fun!
Jan 4, 2018 13:05:27 #
Jan 4, 2018 13:12:54 #
Jan 4, 2018 14:36:11 #
Which version of this lens do you have? I am using the G2 version and find that F8 (all things being equal) gives me the level of sharpness I prefer. Of course shutter speed is the other essential aspect, from what I have learned.
Jan 4, 2018 14:44:00 #
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