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few shots with the new Sigma 70-200 2.8 · 05:20 PM

I have a few ready to show. So far happy with results. For BEST results would recomend tri-pod on macro shots with anything over about 100mm. Feels great in the hands and focus is fast and quiet. cheers and will post some more tomorrow. JIMBO

vievetrick · 09-13-2008, 06:23 PM

Wow!!!!! Excellent!!!!!!!!!!

Jimbo · 09-13-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Wow!!!!! Excellent!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Pat... Will post a few more soon. Cheers and thank you for commenting. JIMBO

Fl_Gulfer · 09-14-2008, 11:37 AM

Not bad Jimbo. I hope you think it's worth what you payed for it. The photo's look pretty good

Eastern Shore Charlie · 09-14-2008, 11:44 AM

Nice series...congrats on the new lens....

gawan · 09-14-2008, 12:05 PM

Great shots! Somehow the last one appeals me most!

Jimbo · 09-14-2008, 12:30 PM

[QUOTE][Not bad Jimbo. I hope you think it's worth what you payed for it. The photo's look pretty good
/QUOTE]

I say that everytime I buy anything for my camera! I will let you know in a month or so after I run it through its paces.... JIMBO

Jimbo · 09-14-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Great shots! Somehow the last one appeals me most!

Thanks gawan... I like the last one too. The reflections were interesting. I will post a large picture of the same shot. JIMBO

timbo13 · 09-14-2008, 12:54 PM

nice stuff, Jimbo! great colors!

maxwell1295 · 09-14-2008, 01:25 PM

Very nice Jimbo! If it wasn't such a cumbersome lens, I'd probably be ordering one this week. I do 100% of my shooting hand held (I don't even own a tripod). I need to have something I can handle without a tripod. I guess I'm going to have to "settle" for the DA*50-135 instead.

Jimbo · 09-14-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Very nice Jimbo! If it wasn't such a cumbersome lens, I'd probably be ordering one this week. I do 100% of my shooting hand held (I don't even own a tripod). I need to have something I can handle without a tripod. I guess I'm going to have to "settle" for the DA*50-135 instead.

Too bad you may be stuck with a great lens like the DA 50-135... If you shot a lot in one day, you will need a monopod or tripod with the Sigam 70-200... After a hour it was hard to hold and keep a good focus. Lost a few shots just because I wouldn't walk back to the car! will be carrying it with me now. [tripod] I also need to pick up a couple of bean bags too. Thanks you for commenting on the shots. what I really like about this lens is the DOF. 50% of the time I shoot flowers, 35% landscape and the rest "what ever fits the mood" JIMBO

[QUOTE][nice stuff, Jimbo! great colors! /QUOTE]

Thank you for commenting on my photo's Tim. JIMBO

Denis · 09-14-2008, 03:45 PM

[QUOTE=Jimbo;342659]Too bad you may be stuck with a great lens like the DA 50-135... If you shot a lot in one day, you will need a monopod or tripod with the Sigam 70-200... After a hour it was hard to hold and keep a good focus. Lost a few shots just because I wouldn't walk back to the car! will be carrying it with me now. [tripod] I also need to pick up a couple of bean bags too. Thanks you for commenting on the shots. what I really like about this lens is the DOF. 50% of the time I shoot flowers, 35% landscape and the rest "what ever fits the mood" JIMBO

Quote:

[nice stuff, Jimbo! great colors! /QUOTE]

Thank you for commenting on my photo's Tim. JIMBO

You are right about the weight. I have tried it with monopod and it is excellent.

I was out today and did some general stuff. I have posted a few in this thread,

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/36923-lens-converter-hsm-sdm.html

I am getting comfortable with it. I do like the fast focusing, smooth range and good images seen to date. It is a somewhat sharper at 70mm F2.8 than the 200mm setting. It could also be movement therefore I will have to test it on a tripod to have solid results for comparison.

This one was taken at F2.8 - 1/15 sec at 70mm using 1600 iso no flash, hand held.

Jimbo · 09-14-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

This one was taken at F2.8 - 1/15 sec at 70mm using 1600 iso no flash, hand held.

nOT BAD FOR 1600 iso.. I had the same problem with focusing at 200mm... should have got the tripod out! At that length, just a small movement will cause a blur. I still need to confirm the Macro side though I think based on some 100% crops, should be ok. Thanks and good luck with yours... PS: Seen the other pictures you posted on another thread. JIMBO

cupic · 09-15-2008, 12:41 AM

Arrgh your killing me outstanding again the second ones a keeper

cheers

Jimbo · 09-15-2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Arrgh your killing me outstanding again the second ones a keeper

Thanks Cubic... Appreciate for looking and commenting. Cheers JIMBO

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09-13-2008, 06:23 PM	#2
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Wow!!!!! Excellent!!!!!!!!!!

09-13-2008, 10:30 PM	#3
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Wow!!!!! Excellent!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Pat... Will post a few more soon. Cheers and thank you for commenting. JIMBO

09-14-2008, 11:37 AM	#4
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Not bad Jimbo. I hope you think it's worth what you payed for it. The photo's look pretty good

09-14-2008, 11:44 AM	#5
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Nice series...congrats on the new lens....

09-14-2008, 12:05 PM	#6
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Great shots! Somehow the last one appeals me most!

09-14-2008, 12:30 PM	#7
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	[QUOTE][Not bad Jimbo. I hope you think it's worth what you payed for it. The photo's look pretty good /QUOTE] I say that everytime I buy anything for my camera! I will let you know in a month or so after I run it through its paces.... JIMBO

09-14-2008, 12:33 PM	#8
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Great shots! Somehow the last one appeals me most! Thanks gawan... I like the last one too. The reflections were interesting. I will post a large picture of the same shot. JIMBO

09-14-2008, 12:54 PM	#9
timbo13 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northboro MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,007	nice stuff, Jimbo! great colors!

09-14-2008, 01:25 PM	#10
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	Very nice Jimbo! If it wasn't such a cumbersome lens, I'd probably be ordering one this week. I do 100% of my shooting hand held (I don't even own a tripod). I need to have something I can handle without a tripod. I guess I'm going to have to "settle" for the DA*50-135 instead.

09-14-2008, 03:20 PM	#11
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Very nice Jimbo! If it wasn't such a cumbersome lens, I'd probably be ordering one this week. I do 100% of my shooting hand held (I don't even own a tripod). I need to have something I can handle without a tripod. I guess I'm going to have to "settle" for the DA*50-135 instead. Too bad you may be stuck with a great lens like the DA 50-135... If you shot a lot in one day, you will need a monopod or tripod with the Sigam 70-200... After a hour it was hard to hold and keep a good focus. Lost a few shots just because I wouldn't walk back to the car! will be carrying it with me now. [tripod] I also need to pick up a couple of bean bags too. Thanks you for commenting on the shots. what I really like about this lens is the DOF. 50% of the time I shoot flowers, 35% landscape and the rest "what ever fits the mood" JIMBO [QUOTE][nice stuff, Jimbo! great colors! /QUOTE] Thank you for commenting on my photo's Tim. JIMBO

09-14-2008, 03:45 PM	#12
Denis Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St-Albert, Alberta, Canada Posts: 330	[QUOTE=Jimbo;342659]Too bad you may be stuck with a great lens like the DA 50-135... If you shot a lot in one day, you will need a monopod or tripod with the Sigam 70-200... After a hour it was hard to hold and keep a good focus. Lost a few shots just because I wouldn't walk back to the car! will be carrying it with me now. [tripod] I also need to pick up a couple of bean bags too. Thanks you for commenting on the shots. what I really like about this lens is the DOF. 50% of the time I shoot flowers, 35% landscape and the rest "what ever fits the mood" JIMBO Quote: [nice stuff, Jimbo! great colors! /QUOTE] Thank you for commenting on my photo's Tim. JIMBO You are right about the weight. I have tried it with monopod and it is excellent. I was out today and did some general stuff. I have posted a few in this thread, https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/36923-lens-converter-hsm-sdm.html I am getting comfortable with it. I do like the fast focusing, smooth range and good images seen to date. It is a somewhat sharper at 70mm F2.8 than the 200mm setting. It could also be movement therefore I will have to test it on a tripod to have solid results for comparison. This one was taken at F2.8 - 1/15 sec at 70mm using 1600 iso no flash, hand held.

09-14-2008, 04:10 PM	#13
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: This one was taken at F2.8 - 1/15 sec at 70mm using 1600 iso no flash, hand held. nOT BAD FOR 1600 iso.. I had the same problem with focusing at 200mm... should have got the tripod out! At that length, just a small movement will cause a blur. I still need to confirm the Macro side though I think based on some 100% crops, should be ok. Thanks and good luck with yours... PS: Seen the other pictures you posted on another thread. JIMBO

09-15-2008, 12:41 AM	#14
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Arrgh your killing me outstanding again the second ones a keeper cheers

09-15-2008, 06:43 AM	#15
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Arrgh your killing me outstanding again the second ones a keeper Thanks Cubic... Appreciate for looking and commenting. Cheers JIMBO

few shots with the new Sigma 70-200 2.8

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