When You Can’t Zoom With Your Feet....Why My 150-600 Is My New Favorite Walk About Lens
Apr 4, 2018 08:55:15 #
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.
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.
Apr 4, 2018 09:02:04 #
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Apr 4, 2018 09:08:26 #
davyboy wrote:
Sweet! What camera was on the other end of your sigma?
Thank you! The camera is the light but capable Nikon D5500.
Apr 4, 2018 09:12:04 #
Nice image. I often use my Sigma 150-500mm for other things besides birds. Great close-ups can be done this way.
Apr 4, 2018 09:17:04 #
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Apr 4, 2018 09:30:36 #
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.
Apr 4, 2018 09:46:07 #
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.
Apr 4, 2018 10:34:26 #
Lovely shots and an excellent reminder about getting the most out of your equipment!
Apr 4, 2018 11:13:46 #
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 ...
Apr 4, 2018 11:30:28 #
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.
Apr 4, 2018 11:54:45 #
Apr 4, 2018 12:11:35 #
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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