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Jul 23, 2020 13:07:26   #
jeweler53
 
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.

I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.

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Jul 23, 2020 13:12:43   #
mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey
 
jeweler53 wrote:
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.

I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as... (show quote)


Your attachment is missing.

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Jul 23, 2020 13:13:33   #
jeweler53
 
Photo: (oops)

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Jul 23, 2020 13:14:39   #
jeweler53
 
Well crap. I can't get it to attach now.

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Jul 23, 2020 13:15:21   #
jeweler53
 
jeweler53 wrote:
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.

I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as... (show quote)

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Jul 23, 2020 13:19:56   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
jeweler53 wrote:
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.

I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as... (show quote)


Enjoy your new lens.

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Jul 23, 2020 13:21:00   #
Quixdraw Loc: x
 
You s/b able to quote reply to yourself and attach it.

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Jul 23, 2020 14:19:39   #
PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA
 
If the photo is greater than 20MB you won't be able to attach it. If it is a RAW file you will see the download link but no image.

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Jul 23, 2020 14:35:12   #
jeweler53
 
The file is 18MB. I reduced its size to 2MB and it still won't load. Sorry, I give up.

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Jul 24, 2020 05:29:03   #
cameraf4 Loc: Delaware
 
jeweler53 wrote:
The file is 18MB. I reduced its size to 2MB and it still won't load. Sorry, I give up.


Re-boot. Just start over (probably in the Photo Gallery section) and make sure you attach (with "store original") the shot. Just take a mulligan.

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Jul 24, 2020 07:20:59   #
Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.
 
jeweler53 wrote:
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.

I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as... (show quote)


Save as a Jpeg .

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Jul 24, 2020 07:56:26   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
jeweler53 wrote:
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.

I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as... (show quote)


Have you tried using auto focus?
Amazing technology that is found in your camera.

Tripods for decades have been solving problem #2.

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Jul 24, 2020 08:12:14   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 
jeweler53 wrote:
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.

I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as... (show quote)


where's the BEEF?

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Jul 24, 2020 08:15:20   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
jeweler53 wrote:
Well crap. I can't get it to attach now.


Better still, post the photo in the photo gallery.

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Jul 24, 2020 09:11:04   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
jeweler53 wrote:
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as quickly or accurately as i would like. Second is my lack of lightweight equipment that I can carry easily. I purchased a Sigma 170-500. It isn't light, but it replaces a couple of other heavier options. The reviews are mixed, but some mention a lack of sharpness at 500mm. This shot is with my Df at 500mm, f8, and 1/250 sec. It was handheld, which is a bit of a challenge of course.

I am quite pleased with the sharpness. It is uncropped. I added an "autofix" which boosted the vibrance I think, and sharpened it as usual.
At my age I have 2 issues. First, I can't focus as... (show quote)


I too have that lens in Nikon mount...while not the latest/greatest, I get very nice results out of it, even handheld....technique/steadyness are important... use it, enjoy it, there will always be mor-better-newer-spensive lenses to buy later on!! I also read all the mixed reviews, but maybe the luck of the draw, mine is a good one too (and it and it's case still look like/act like new)...again, enjoy it!

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