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Mar 31, 2019 23:46:11   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
So, I pulled the trigger on a Sony A99 (full frame) and Tamron SP 300mm f2.8 AF LD IF a few days ago. This lens is quite rare to find - especially in Minolta AF mount - got it from KEH.

So this shot is with a Sigma 1.4X EX DG extender on the Tamron 300 and using 1.7X Clear Image Zoom for a total of 714mm wide open @f4, 1/500, ISO 1600 in deep shade from monopod.

I wanted to get to at least 700mm on full frame with good IQ - the f4 is a bonus too !

This is full frame, reduced here for viewing, with my standard PP in Elements 9.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting .......Larry

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Apr 1, 2019 03:08:19   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
That's a great combo, Larry. Excellent IQ on download.

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Apr 1, 2019 06:16:07   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
imagemeister wrote:
So, I pulled the trigger on a Sony A99 (full frame) and Tamron SP 300mm f2.8 AF LD IF a few days ago. This lens is quite rare to find - especially in Minolta AF mount - got it from KEH.

So this shot is with a Sigma 1.4X EX DG extender on the Tamron 300 and using 1.7X Clear Image Zoom for a total of 714mm wide open @f4, 1/500, ISO 1600 in deep shade from monopod.

I wanted to get to at least 700mm on full frame with good IQ - the f4 is a bonus too !

This is full frame, reduced here for viewing, with my standard PP in Elements 9.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting .......Larry

..
So, I pulled the trigger on a Sony A99 (full frame... (show quote)



Larry, great photo and a DDL shows that you have a weinning combo, Lens, 1.4 ex, and most important the person behind the camera.

Greg

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Apr 1, 2019 08:24:51   #
Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.
 
imagemeister wrote:
So, I pulled the trigger on a Sony A99 (full frame) and Tamron SP 300mm f2.8 AF LD IF a few days ago. This lens is quite rare to find - especially in Minolta AF mount - got it from KEH.

So this shot is with a Sigma 1.4X EX DG extender on the Tamron 300 and using 1.7X Clear Image Zoom for a total of 714mm wide open @f4, 1/500, ISO 1600 in deep shade from monopod.

I wanted to get to at least 700mm on full frame with good IQ - the f4 is a bonus too !

This is full frame, reduced here for viewing, with my standard PP in Elements 9.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting .......Larry

..
So, I pulled the trigger on a Sony A99 (full frame... (show quote)


Wonderful photo....Good luck with your new gear.

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Apr 1, 2019 10:46:33   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Very nice image.

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Apr 1, 2019 11:06:19   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
DOOK wrote:
That's a great combo, Larry. Excellent IQ on download.


Thanks Earl !

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Apr 1, 2019 11:09:15   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
CLF wrote:
Larry, great photo and a DDL shows that you have a weinning combo, Lens, 1.4 ex, and most important the person behind the camera.

Greg


Thanks Greg ! - I think it is meeting my expectations - now if I can just get the AF to work optimally on moving subjects ....

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Apr 1, 2019 11:50:26   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
Excellent! Having now shot some animals and butterflies & insect with MF lenses adapted to Sony bodies, I've used two approaches for sharp results. (1) With the "focus" as sharp as the EVF view indicates and / or the "shimmer" highlights in the EVF, I lean slightly in and out while shooting in a burst. Between my own natural sway, the purposeful leaning, and the slight movement of the target, moving the plane of focus usually gives something with the "best" focus in the burst. I've also done (2) moving the focus on the lens slightly in and out over the point of focus, while shooting in a burst.

The moving the focus (2) tends to work better from the tripod where leaning in and out (1) is for handholding or from a monopod. Certainly you did a great job with this squirrel.

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Apr 1, 2019 12:33:01   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
imagemeister wrote:
So, I pulled the trigger on a Sony A99 (full frame) and Tamron SP 300mm f2.8 AF LD IF a few days ago. This lens is quite rare to find - especially in Minolta AF mount - got it from KEH.

So this shot is with a Sigma 1.4X EX DG extender on the Tamron 300 and using 1.7X Clear Image Zoom for a total of 714mm wide open @f4, 1/500, ISO 1600 in deep shade from monopod.

I wanted to get to at least 700mm on full frame with good IQ - the f4 is a bonus too !

This is full frame, reduced here for viewing, with my standard PP in Elements 9.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting .......Larry

..
So, I pulled the trigger on a Sony A99 (full frame... (show quote)


Nice combination, they work well together, great shot!!

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Apr 1, 2019 15:06:15   #
ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or
 
imagemeister wrote:
So, I pulled the trigger on a Sony A99 (full frame) and Tamron SP 300mm f2.8 AF LD IF a few days ago. This lens is quite rare to find - especially in Minolta AF mount - got it from KEH.

So this shot is with a Sigma 1.4X EX DG extender on the Tamron 300 and using 1.7X Clear Image Zoom for a total of 714mm wide open @f4, 1/500, ISO 1600 in deep shade from monopod.

I wanted to get to at least 700mm on full frame with good IQ - the f4 is a bonus too !

This is full frame, reduced here for viewing, with my standard PP in Elements 9.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting .......Larry

..
So, I pulled the trigger on a Sony A99 (full frame... (show quote)


Nice shot. looks like the combination works well. Did you get the a99 or the a99ii. I have the a99ii and love it.

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Apr 1, 2019 15:41:06   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
Tom DePuy wrote:
Wonderful photo....Good luck with your new gear.


Thanks Tom !

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Apr 1, 2019 15:41:50   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
kpmac wrote:
Very nice image.


Thanks Ken !

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Apr 1, 2019 15:43:53   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
Excellent! Having now shot some animals and butterflies & insect with MF lenses adapted to Sony bodies, I've used two approaches for sharp results. (1) With the "focus" as sharp as the EVF view indicates and / or the "shimmer" highlights in the EVF, I lean slightly in and out while shooting in a burst. Between my own natural sway, the purposeful leaning, and the slight movement of the target, moving the plane of focus usually gives something with the "best" focus in the burst. I've also done (2) moving the focus on the lens slightly in and out over the point of focus, while shooting in a burst.

The moving the focus (2) tends to work better from the tripod where leaning in and out (1) is for handholding or from a monopod. Certainly you did a great job with this squirrel.
Excellent! Having now shot some animals and butter... (show quote)


Thanks Paul ! ......the 200 macro is a good idea !

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Apr 1, 2019 15:44:52   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
olemikey wrote:
Nice combination, they work well together, great shot!!


Thank you so much Mike !

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Apr 1, 2019 15:47:29   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
ORpilot wrote:
Nice shot. looks like the combination works well. Did you get the a99 or the a99ii. I have the a99ii and love it.


Thanks pilot ! .......NOT the II version I got the 99 body off ebay for $800 - even that was a stretch for me ....

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