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Picked up a new lens yesterday (first Pic)

William81William81 Member Posts: 25,499 ✭✭✭✭
edited March 2015 in General Discussion
Had a great day out yesterday...I hit the range, did some horse trading and ended up with enough cash to get a nice zoom lens (150-500mm) End of the model year. two different rebates and a little squeezing on my part got it a decent price. This is from the first group of Pics I shot with it....Now if those eagles will show up today I can really try it out !!!!!!!!

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  • likemhotlikemhot Member Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nice, what make and model
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,499 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It is a Sigma. I compared it with other lenses and could not find enough difference to justify twice the price (for now that is [;))

    I looked at spotting scopes but decided that would be too cumbersome for dragging out with me on hikes etc. But I will likely get one in the future if nothing else to watch the wildlife on the farm and for hunting season....
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    High power binos are easier on your eyes than a spotting scope for hunting. With continuous use scope will give you eye strain, even if you are good at keeping the off eye open.

    Look at 20X binos.
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  • cranky2cranky2 Member Posts: 3,236 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Very nice. A good set of binos are way better for every day use.
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  • SperrySperry Member Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm reading a book on David Lean, the director.

    And he said that working with lenses and filters is crucial to one's development as a cameraman.

    God job!
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,499 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Agreed on the Binos He Dog and cranky2. I am considering buying a decent spotting scope mainly to use for long range photography.
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,265 ******
    edited November -1
    Just beautiful,,[:)][:)][:)][:)]
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,499 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
    Also, anything over about 300mm really requires stabilization to take a quality picture even in broad daylight. The shutter speed is going to be so slow at that focal length camera shake is a real problem.

    This is why you see those giant lenses on sports photographer's cameras. Those are very fast long focal length lenses, some costing $5-10,000 each!




    Yes I dusted off the good tripod this morning....even with the
    stabilization feature I need a little more help.
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  • roswellnativeroswellnative Member Posts: 10,195 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Like
    Although always described as a cowboy, Roswellnative generally acts as a righter of wrongs or bodyguard of some sort, where he excels thanks to his resourcefulness and incredible gun prowesses.
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