Recent Migration Trip to TX Coast
Apr 14, 2019 15:11:58 #
Apr 14, 2019 15:32:22 #
Great shots. I compromised with the 300 pf f4 on D500 w/wo TC 14 iii at $ 2500, vs. $3600 for the 500 pf, (and the 95mm vs 77mm filter?) but often wish I had the extra reach (750 vs. 630) not sure using the tc to take 5.6 to 8.0 would gain that much in most light.
It's somewhat me, I'm sure, but there seems to be a slight sharpness difference with the TC 14 iii on.
I've been wishing for the 200-500 for the zoom, but practicing using my less expensive shoes, like you.
Love it for bif, focuses fast and relatively easy to track in group.
Having used 200-500 and the 500 pf fixed, would you go back to the zoom, or stay fixed?
It's somewhat me, I'm sure, but there seems to be a slight sharpness difference with the TC 14 iii on.
I've been wishing for the 200-500 for the zoom, but practicing using my less expensive shoes, like you.
Love it for bif, focuses fast and relatively easy to track in group.
Having used 200-500 and the 500 pf fixed, would you go back to the zoom, or stay fixed?
Apr 14, 2019 15:48:50 #
Mountain Rider wrote:
Those are absolutely stunning. May I ask a questi... (show quote)
I didn’t really think about that...great question though. I just found that I had heard the phrase “using your feet to zoom” and I found myself doing that a lot and concentrating on my composition a lot more with this lens! :) Thanks for your very kind comments!
Apr 14, 2019 15:56:09 #
willy6419 wrote:
Great shots. I compromised with the 300 pf f4 on ... (show quote)
Well, great question. Since this was my first long trip with it, the jury may still be out. When I purchased the 500mm my thoughts were that when I had used the 200-500mm, 90% of my images were shot at 500mm anyway so no big deal. But there’s that old wise saying “you don’t what what you have until it’s gone.” But I do really like the focus speed of the 500mm. It really seemed to find focus quickly, especially when a bird was back in some brush behind a branch or something. Now, there’s some instances where no lens would be able to find the focus on a bird...for example, I spotted a rare Yellow Mangrove Warbler and never could get a good shot because it was WAY back (like 20 feet) in the mangroves. But to me, that’s not a lens focus issue or an operator issue. It just is what it is! 😂
Apr 14, 2019 15:57:19 #
Thanks to everyone to responsed so kindly to my post. I really appreciate it, especially from a talented group like UHH.
Apr 14, 2019 16:14:42 #
appealnow
Loc: Dallas, Texas
I love the sharpness. I have to get down to the coast for some birding.
Apr 14, 2019 17:51:42 #
There has been a lot of good things said about that new lens.You are the proof!
Excellent images of beautiful birds.
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Excellent images of beautiful birds.
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Apr 14, 2019 19:04:44 #
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Apr 14, 2019 20:06:47 #
Fabulous photos.!!!
Do you think, for a trip to Africa to shoot in wildlife parks, a Sony a6400 with a 18-135mm lens (200mm full-frame equivalent) provides enough reach? (ANSWERS FROM OTHERS ARE WELCOME AS WELL)
Do you think, for a trip to Africa to shoot in wildlife parks, a Sony a6400 with a 18-135mm lens (200mm full-frame equivalent) provides enough reach? (ANSWERS FROM OTHERS ARE WELCOME AS WELL)
Apr 14, 2019 20:08:30 #
aellman wrote:
Laura: The complementary colors in #1 make
it a quantum leap above the great majority of bird photos.
it a quantum leap above the great majority of bird photos.
Thank you for your kind comments!
Apr 14, 2019 20:09:24 #
appealnow wrote:
I love the sharpness. I have to get down to the coast for some birding.
Yes, it’s definitely worth the trip!
Apr 14, 2019 20:10:33 #
stevefrankel wrote:
Fabulous photos.!!!
Do you think, for a trip to Africa to shoot in wildlife parks, a Sony a6400 with a 18-135mm lens (200mm full-frame equivalent) provides enough reach? (ANSWERS FROM OTHERS ARE WELCOME AS WELL)
Do you think, for a trip to Africa to shoot in wildlife parks, a Sony a6400 with a 18-135mm lens (200mm full-frame equivalent) provides enough reach? (ANSWERS FROM OTHERS ARE WELCOME AS WELL)
I don’t know if I’d want a lion that close but I’m sure other who have experience on that sort of shooting will have a more reliable opinion!
Apr 14, 2019 21:20:48 #
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