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A fine pairing--Bigma and Benro · 08:22 AM

The Bigma beast needs some air time now and then so I dragged it out for some moon shots. The Benro tripod worked really well and handled the heavy lens at a very steep angle. I noticed that some of the best IQ comes when taking moon shots at around 300mm but never the less it is a nice "hunk of glass"

--charliezap

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swanlefitte · 03-07-2017, 08:33 AM

Nice! That perspective in the first pic makes it look ready to take on Godzilla. The detail on the moon next to the dark part makes me itch.

**Bob Harris** · 03-07-2017, 08:48 AM

Crisp, clear shots Zap, that lens is a monster for sure. What happened to all the snow?

gjtoth · 03-07-2017, 02:42 PM

Of all the glass I had or have, the Bigma is my main squeeze. It's not for everything, true. But, what it does, it does extremely well. I have mine mounted on my K-70 (it looks almost ridiculous) on a Wimberly head mounted on a Vanguard Alta Pro. I've tried carbon fiber tripods, but they just seem so flimsy. Nice captures, Charlie.

**Schraubstock** · 03-07-2017, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by charliezap

really well and handled the heavy lens at a very steep angle.

You have been spotted by Homeland Security and are now on the watch list.
Hope you are not living near an airport.

Cheers

charliezap · 03-07-2017, 05:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Nice! That perspective in the first pic makes it look ready to take on Godzilla. The detail on the moon next to the dark part makes me itch.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Crisp, clear shots Zap, that lens is a monster for sure. What happened to all the snow?

Thanks guys.With 70 deg. days for a bit the snow didn't have a chance Bob.-charliezap

---------- Post added 03-07-17 at 08:53 PM ----------

Originally posted by gjtoth

Of all the glass I had or have, the Bigma is my main squeeze. It's not for everything, true. But, what it does, it does extremely well. I have mine mounted on my K-70 (it looks almost ridiculous) on a Wimberly head mounted on a Vanguard Alta Pro. I've tried carbon fiber tripods, but they just seem so flimsy. Nice captures, Charlie.

The Benro TMA48CLB4 is a rugged beast-I got it at a steal for $375 with a big B4 head.I don't think for some reason that it's available anymore.--charliezap

**Sailor** · 03-07-2017, 07:19 PM

Capn, you got some heavy artillery there!

Moon shots are perfect.

Jer

sealonsf · 03-08-2017, 08:38 AM

Wow. Love it.

charliezap · 03-09-2017, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

You have been spotted by Homeland Security and are now on the watch list.
Hope you are not living near an airport.

Cheers

Actually I live near the flight path to Boston's Logan International airport.

--charliezap

**Schraubstock** · 03-09-2017, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by charliezap

Actually I live near the flight path to Boston's Logan International airport

This explains the presents of those funny men in trench coats and dark glasses around your house.

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03-09-2017, 03:50 PM	#9
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Schraubstock You have been spotted by Homeland Security and are now on the watch list. Hope you are not living near an airport. Cheers Actually I live near the flight path to Boston's Logan International airport.--charliezap

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swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Nice! That perspective in the first pic makes it look ready to take on Godzilla. The detail on the moon next to the dark part makes me itch.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Crisp, clear shots Zap, that lens is a monster for sure. What happened to all the snow?

03-07-2017, 02:42 PM	#4
gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962	Of all the glass I had or have, the Bigma is my main squeeze. It's not for everything, true. But, what it does, it does extremely well. I have mine mounted on my K-70 (it looks almost ridiculous) on a Wimberly head mounted on a Vanguard Alta Pro. I've tried carbon fiber tripods, but they just seem so flimsy. Nice captures, Charlie.

03-07-2017, 04:07 PM	#5
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by charliezap really well and handled the heavy lens at a very steep angle. You have been spotted by Homeland Security and are now on the watch list. Hope you are not living near an airport. Cheers

03-07-2017, 05:54 PM - 1 Like	#6
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by swanlefitte Nice! That perspective in the first pic makes it look ready to take on Godzilla. The detail on the moon next to the dark part makes me itch. Originally posted by Bob Harris Crisp, clear shots Zap, that lens is a monster for sure. What happened to all the snow? Thanks guys.With 70 deg. days for a bit the snow didn't have a chance Bob.-charliezap ---------- Post added 03-07-17 at 08:53 PM ---------- Originally posted by gjtoth Of all the glass I had or have, the Bigma is my main squeeze. It's not for everything, true. But, what it does, it does extremely well. I have mine mounted on my K-70 (it looks almost ridiculous) on a Wimberly head mounted on a Vanguard Alta Pro. I've tried carbon fiber tripods, but they just seem so flimsy. Nice captures, Charlie. The Benro TMA48CLB4 is a rugged beast-I got it at a steal for $375 with a big B4 head.I don't think for some reason that it's available anymore.--charliezap

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Capn, you got some heavy artillery there! Moon shots are perfect. Jer

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sealonsf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,729	Wow. Love it.

03-09-2017, 11:21 PM	#10
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by charliezap Actually I live near the flight path to Boston's Logan International airport This explains the presents of those funny men in trench coats and dark glasses around your house.