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deadwolfbones · 01:32 PM

Just got this lens last week, and I'm trying to figure out if it'll suit my shooting needs and style. It's a heavy piece of glass, but I think I'm coming to terms with it.

These were all handheld--definitely learned a few tricks as I went along.

Denis · 07-18-2009, 03:45 PM

I have the same lens and it takes a little time to figure it out. DOF is the difficult part to master but after some shooting you get to know what will work or not. Nice first take.

**Sailor** · 07-18-2009, 03:52 PM

Wow - I wish you'd teach me a few of the tricks you learned. These look great. My daughter and son-in-law are dedicated to marathons, duathalons and triathalons - I've never brought home images anything like as good as these.

Jer

deadwolfbones · 07-18-2009, 05:18 PM

The sun out here really helps, Jer (most of the time). Though I guess in Texas you guys have some pretty righteous sun of your own.

deadwolfbones · 07-18-2009, 05:57 PM

One more black & white:

Just12hvFun · 07-19-2009, 03:57 AM

I love them all

This Sigma is really one GREAT lens

Still, it needs a owner like you to produce such shots

Thanks for sharing

krypticide · 07-19-2009, 11:43 AM

Might want to get a monopod for the 70-200mm. It does get tiring to hold after a while.

deadwolfbones · 07-20-2009, 01:08 PM

I'll take that under advisement, krypt. It certainly did my back no favors on the 6 hour hike I took it on yesterday. ;]

Pics coming from that hike, btw.

cupic · 07-20-2009, 09:58 PM

A nice series

cheers

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07-18-2009, 03:45 PM	#2
Denis Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St-Albert, Alberta, Canada Posts: 330	I have the same lens and it takes a little time to figure it out. DOF is the difficult part to master but after some shooting you get to know what will work or not. Nice first take.

07-18-2009, 03:52 PM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Wow - I wish you'd teach me a few of the tricks you learned. These look great. My daughter and son-in-law are dedicated to marathons, duathalons and triathalons - I've never brought home images anything like as good as these. Jer

07-18-2009, 05:18 PM	#4
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Original Poster	The sun out here really helps, Jer (most of the time). Though I guess in Texas you guys have some pretty righteous sun of your own.

07-18-2009, 05:57 PM	#5
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Original Poster	One more black & white:

07-19-2009, 03:57 AM	#6
Just12hvFun Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 384	I love them all This Sigma is really one GREAT lens Still, it needs a owner like you to produce such shots Thanks for sharing

07-19-2009, 11:43 AM	#7
krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Might want to get a monopod for the 70-200mm. It does get tiring to hold after a while.

07-20-2009, 01:08 PM	#8
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Original Poster	I'll take that under advisement, krypt. It certainly did my back no favors on the 6 hour hike I took it on yesterday. ;] Pics coming from that hike, btw.

07-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#9
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	A nice series cheers

Santa Fe Triathalon: First Attempt with the Sigma 70-200mm II

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