Machinery My new Bigma--first shots

My new Bigma--first shots · 04:51 PM

Not the most scientific study but I had to try out my new Bigma lens tonight. I used a tripod and shot at 1600 ISO 1/40 sec @ f/7.1.The only PP was in PSP where I hit the One step photo fix and that was it.The first shot is at 30ft and the second is cropped.I like what I see so far.

I got the lens and 86UV filter for $1319 through Adorama and received it the next day.--charliezap
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**crewl1** · 12-18-2012, 04:57 PM

That's a great deal Charlie, I just ordered one from B&H for 1299 lens only and not overnight, so sounds like you made out.

Enjoy your arroz con habicheulas and I look forward to some outdoor results when you take it outside

**Sailor** · 12-18-2012, 04:59 PM

Looks like you're livin' large, Capn. Enjoy.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 12-18-2012, 05:19 PM

Glad you got the new lens, have you tried many handhelds yet?

charliezap · 12-19-2012, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

That's a great deal Charlie, I just ordered one from B&H for 1299 lens only and not overnight, so sounds like you made out.

Enjoy your arroz con habicheulas and I look forward to some outdoor results when you take it outside

Looks like I'll be out in the real world today to give it a workout.

--charliezap

**pearsaab** · 12-19-2012, 07:08 AM

congrats to both charlie and crewl for their family additions

**crewl1** · 12-19-2012, 08:43 AM

Like my momma used to say "You, take your toys and go play outside!"

Originally posted by pearsaab

congrats to both charlie and crewl for their family additions

Thanks Amy, my one concern is that this might be a gateway lens(drug), I note you bought one of these last year and now have graduated to the 500 4.5!

Ah what am I saying? My first fast fifty was the start of my addiction

**dcmsox2004** · 12-19-2012, 09:50 AM

great lens, enjoy !!!! btw... didn't tell us how the rice and beans came out .... dave m

**pearsaab** · 12-19-2012, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Like my momma used to say "You, take your toys and go play outside!"

Thanks Amy, my one concern is that this might be a gateway lens(drug), I note you bought one of these last year and now have graduated to the 500 4.5!

Ah what am I saying? My first fast fifty was the start of my addiction

well you can't take it with you...i have had the bigma 1.5 years before i got the 500 but yes it is never long enough..i have kept it in the family because my husband has it now and i told him he couldn't think longer until he had used it for 1.5 years

..he is enjoying it by the way...let us know when you start posting picts..i don't think anyone can enjoy photography seriously without having lba...the 1 good thing for us pentaxians is we only have but so far to go up size wise...at least for now...amy

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12-19-2012, 06:31 AM	#5
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 That's a great deal Charlie, I just ordered one from B&H for 1299 lens only and not overnight, so sounds like you made out. Enjoy your arroz con habicheulas and I look forward to some outdoor results when you take it outside Looks like I'll be out in the real world today to give it a workout.--charliezap

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