When You Can’t Zoom With Your Feet....Why My 150-600 Is My New Favorite Walk About Lens
About a year ago I bought a Sigma 150-600 C lens. I think you are legally obligated to photograph birds after you buy this lens, or the Tamron or Nikon ones similar to this. I have fulfilled my obligation to do this.
More recently I went to my favorite local park, Vines Park, in Georgia. The following 2 photos were shot at 600mm, handheld. In the first photo, the tree blossoms were....up in the tree. I would have either needed a ladder or the ability to levitate to get closer.
In the second photo, the plant was off the path, near the water...inaccessible to walking forward to photo it.
Amazingly good for a handheld 600 shot. I’m impressed.😃
Sweet! What camera was on the other end of your sigma?
davyboy wrote:
Sweet! What camera was on the other end of your sigma?
Thank you! The camera is the light but capable Nikon D5500.
Nice image. I often use my Sigma 150-500mm for other things besides birds. Great close-ups can be done this way.
What is your close focusing distance with that lens?
I sure enjoy mine as well!
nice job...thinking of something like it myself. I have the canon eos 80D
Fotoartist wrote:
What is your close focusing distance with that lens?
110.2 inches according to a review I just checked. I believe that is about 9.18 feet.
Very nicely done deanfi. I also shoot with the D5500, and looking for something longer than the 300mm that I have now. This is certainly a sharp lens. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely shots and an excellent reminder about getting the most out of your equipment!
A 5500 with a 150-600C .., Not the most common combination I have seen .., interesting ..., can you shoot some additional samples besides flowers in the trees , as I am interested in what this combo is cabable of ...
Dr.Nikon wrote:
A 5500 with a 150-600C .., Not the most common combination I have seen .., interesting ..., can you shoot some additional samples besides flowers in the trees , as I am interested in what this combo is cabable of ...
Happy to oblige. Here are some fairly recent photos taken in Florida with this combination.
Fed Ex delivered one to my house yesterday. haven't had a chance to use it yet, but from what I'm seeing here, I think I made a good decision. will be used on my D7200.
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