The Woodpecker with My New Lens
Oct 10, 2018 03:28:26 #
I really missed having two long lenses (one for each camera body) so since it was my birthday and I have been saving for a possible 7DIII when it comes out I ordered the Tamron 150-600 G2 (I had a G1 but traded it after I got my 100-400L mkII)
Got it this afternoon, one day late but that is OK. Unpacked and inspected etc and tried a few shots of the woodpecker - it only landed where it was extreme back lighting from the hazy afternoon sun, then flew off when two hawks went over followed by a bunch of crows that were ganging up on them.
So the shots came out with a lot of noise and not great sharpness after I brought details out of the shadows. The sky was very hazy and came out a washed out light grey. I will try for some front light shots in the morning. I will also try it on my 5DIV. The G1 and my 6D loved each other, got slightly better shots than with my 7DII but without so much reach. If this one does better with a FF I know which bodies will be teamed with which lens when I am using both.
80D, Tamron 150-600 G2 @ 600, 1/320 @ f/7.1 ISO 800 & 500 for the two shots Hand held at about 60 feet - my hands weren't real steady this afternoon and the poor light kept my SS down. These are frames 1 & 4 with the new lens.
Got it this afternoon, one day late but that is OK. Unpacked and inspected etc and tried a few shots of the woodpecker - it only landed where it was extreme back lighting from the hazy afternoon sun, then flew off when two hawks went over followed by a bunch of crows that were ganging up on them.
So the shots came out with a lot of noise and not great sharpness after I brought details out of the shadows. The sky was very hazy and came out a washed out light grey. I will try for some front light shots in the morning. I will also try it on my 5DIV. The G1 and my 6D loved each other, got slightly better shots than with my 7DII but without so much reach. If this one does better with a FF I know which bodies will be teamed with which lens when I am using both.
80D, Tamron 150-600 G2 @ 600, 1/320 @ f/7.1 ISO 800 & 500 for the two shots Hand held at about 60 feet - my hands weren't real steady this afternoon and the poor light kept my SS down. These are frames 1 & 4 with the new lens.
Oct 10, 2018 03:45:55 #
Awww, how cute. Just love the facial expressions. Nice photos...
Oct 10, 2018 06:44:33 #
robertjerl wrote:
I really missed having two long lenses (one for ea... (show quote)
Jerry, considering everything, the photos are OK, not excellent. You are still tempting me to do the same thing, getting the G2 for myself.
Greg
Oct 10, 2018 12:57:29 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Awww, how cute. Just love the facial expressions. Nice photos...
Thank you
Oct 10, 2018 13:00:55 #
CLF wrote:
Jerry, considering everything, the photos are OK, not excellent. You are still tempting me to do the same thing, getting the G2 for myself.
Greg
Greg
I may have to have it adjusted - my G1 went to Tamron for adjustment and a firmware upgrade to work well with the 7DII, it worked well with my 6D right out of the box. However this version works with the TAP-in console which came with the lens as part of a package.
Oct 10, 2018 15:00:36 #
robertjerl wrote:
I may have to have it adjusted - my G1 went to Tamron for adjustment and a firmware upgrade to work well with the 7DII, it worked well with my 6D right out of the box. However this version works with the TAP-in console which came with the lens as part of a package.
Jerry, the tap in console should adjust about everything that can be adjusted along with the latest program updates.
Greg
Oct 10, 2018 16:56:34 #
CLF wrote:
Jerry, the tap in console should adjust about everything that can be adjusted along with the latest program updates.
Greg
Greg
I just have to learn to use it.
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