300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

derekkite · 03-24-2013, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Thanx for the info, I totally forgot about that magazine. I will make sure to start picking it up again. Have you seen any Yellow Headed Blackbirds yet?
Dragon,Steve and littledrawe great pics BTW..

No yellow headed blackbirds, yet.

Great blackbird shots. Are there females yet?

Frogfish · 03-24-2013, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by dragon132312

I assume yours is the Version 2 os model white letters only . Can you use the lens with the Nikon TC 1.7 would be nearly the same as 500/4.5 or are they not compatible with sigma lenses

We are looking forward to your results new TC;s are so much better now this would be a great combo.

Yes, V2 but V3 is due out soon with more improvements. The TC14EII and TC20EIII are stellar TCs however the TC17EII has a dubious reputation. You need to file off a metal lug on these TCs to make them compatible with Sigma lenses (an easy 10 min job).

Frogfish · 03-24-2013, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by daytona9

Great shots Kevin - looks like your NZ trip was very productive. Can't wait to see more.

Cheers, Greg.

Thanks Greg !

Frogfish · 03-24-2013, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by normhead

A few more from today's shooting with the A-400 _ All shot at 1/2000 sec, F8, and about 3200 ISO, (shooting in TAV, pay attention, those who think Aperture can't handle noise.)

Norm - I just love that Chickadee, superb timing and the motion blur gives a great sense of the moment. Interesting crop too (it looks like you used BorderFX - which may have covered part of the wing).

Sorry - can't agree with A3 NR - it's crap IMHO (and I am a strong A3 proponent - except for the NR), when compared to any of the dedicated NR software (I use Topaz Denoise) which are honestly on a different planet !

dragon132312 · 03-24-2013, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by normhead

A few more from today's shooting with the A-400 _ All shot at 1/2000 sec, F8, and about 3200 ISO, (shooting in TAV, pay attention, those who think Aperture can't handle noise.)

Partially Albino Chickadee

Gray Jay

Chickadee

The onlooker...

Nice shots Norm i like the pose on the 3rd one

Looking at B&H we may be rewarded yet

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM AF Lens (For Pentax)

Greyser · 03-24-2013, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by dragon132312

Nice shots Norm i like the pose on the 3rd one

Looking at B&H we may be rewarded yet

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM AF Lens (For Pentax)

Don't take it seriously. It has been there fo a few years.

daytona9 · 03-25-2013, 07:25 AM

A few more from Saturdays shoot at Homebush Bay wetlands. The first wren was taken with Frank's A*400 + 1.4 TC (a really nice combo), the others with my Sigma 50-500. The last photo is of a Clamorous Reed Warbler (I think).

Cheers,
Greg.

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normhead · 03-25-2013, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Norm - I just love that Chickadee, superb timing and the motion blur gives a great sense of the moment. Interesting crop too (it looks like you used BorderFX - which may have covered part of the wing).

Sorry - can't agree with A3 NR - it's crap IMHO (and I am a strong A3 proponent - except for the NR), when compared to any of the dedicated NR software (I use Topaz Denoise) which are honestly on a different planet !

Yes, the wife has been pushing for Topaz Denoise, you may have just pushed me over the top... (it's all your fault). It did do a pretty nice job on these though, I've yet to encounter noise it couldn't handle, in this type of situation. Situations where there is more detail in the bokeh, it's maybe less efficient.

Frogfish · 03-25-2013, 07:42 AM

Lovely wrens Greg !

Norm - Denoise, Nik's Dfine ( I used this before and don't know why I didn't update it as it has more control than Denoise), Noise Ninja (tried this too - also v. good), Imagenomic's Noiseware, Neat Image etc. - may have trial periods (I like the results from Denoise but find the Topaz system a little unwieldily to launch - not sure if the others are any better in that regard though). Blame me if the wife gets stroppy !

**pearsaab** · 03-25-2013, 08:51 AM - **1 Like**

here's a few from this weekend

i like cause the bokeh

IMGB0464-2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

the flowers are pretty

IMGA2049-2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

IMGA2030-2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

curosity

IMGP9889 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

IMGB0802-2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

**crewl1** · 03-25-2013, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by pearsaab

here's a few from this weekend i like cause the bokeh

Wonderful series Amy.

stormtech · 03-25-2013, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Wonderful series Amy.

Totally agree!

**pearsaab** · 03-25-2013, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

Totally agree!

Originally posted by crewl1

Wonderful series Amy.

thanks guys!!

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-25-2013, 09:02 AM

Great shooting, Amy!

dragon132312 · 03-25-2013, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

here's a few from this weekend

i like cause the bokeh

IMGB0464-2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

the flowers are pretty

IMGA2049-2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

IMGA2030-2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

curosity

IMGP9889 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

IMGB0802-2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Great shots Amy ,I am sure the birds know we are looking at them at the way they look at us .

03-24-2013, 10:02 PM	#7026
Greyser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by dragon132312 Nice shots Norm i like the pose on the 3rd one Looking at B&H we may be rewarded yet Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM AF Lens (For Pentax) Don't take it seriously. It has been there fo a few years. Last edited by Greyser; 03-25-2013 at 07:38 AM.

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03-24-2013, 07:32 PM	#7021
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by dane.dawg Thanx for the info, I totally forgot about that magazine. I will make sure to start picking it up again. Have you seen any Yellow Headed Blackbirds yet? Dragon,Steve and littledrawe great pics BTW.. No yellow headed blackbirds, yet. Great blackbird shots. Are there females yet?

03-24-2013, 08:28 PM	#7022
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by dragon132312 I assume yours is the Version 2 os model white letters only . Can you use the lens with the Nikon TC 1.7 would be nearly the same as 500/4.5 or are they not compatible with sigma lenses We are looking forward to your results new TC;s are so much better now this would be a great combo. Yes, V2 but V3 is due out soon with more improvements. The TC14EII and TC20EIII are stellar TCs however the TC17EII has a dubious reputation. You need to file off a metal lug on these TCs to make them compatible with Sigma lenses (an easy 10 min job).

03-24-2013, 08:38 PM	#7023
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by daytona9 Great shots Kevin - looks like your NZ trip was very productive. Can't wait to see more. Cheers, Greg. Thanks Greg !

03-24-2013, 08:44 PM	#7024
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by normhead A few more from today's shooting with the A-400 _ All shot at 1/2000 sec, F8, and about 3200 ISO, (shooting in TAV, pay attention, those who think Aperture can't handle noise.) Norm - I just love that Chickadee, superb timing and the motion blur gives a great sense of the moment. Interesting crop too (it looks like you used BorderFX - which may have covered part of the wing). Sorry - can't agree with A3 NR - it's crap IMHO (and I am a strong A3 proponent - except for the NR), when compared to any of the dedicated NR software (I use Topaz Denoise) which are honestly on a different planet !

03-24-2013, 09:50 PM	#7025
dragon132312 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Originally posted by normhead A few more from today's shooting with the A-400 _ All shot at 1/2000 sec, F8, and about 3200 ISO, (shooting in TAV, pay attention, those who think Aperture can't handle noise.) Partially Albino Chickadee Gray Jay Chickadee The onlooker... Nice shots Norm i like the pose on the 3rd one Looking at B&H we may be rewarded yet Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM AF Lens (For Pentax)

03-25-2013, 07:29 AM	#7028
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Frogfish Norm - I just love that Chickadee, superb timing and the motion blur gives a great sense of the moment. Interesting crop too (it looks like you used BorderFX - which may have covered part of the wing). Sorry - can't agree with A3 NR - it's crap IMHO (and I am a strong A3 proponent - except for the NR), when compared to any of the dedicated NR software (I use Topaz Denoise) which are honestly on a different planet ! Yes, the wife has been pushing for Topaz Denoise, you may have just pushed me over the top... (it's all your fault). It did do a pretty nice job on these though, I've yet to encounter noise it couldn't handle, in this type of situation. Situations where there is more detail in the bokeh, it's maybe less efficient.

03-25-2013, 07:42 AM	#7029
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Lovely wrens Greg ! Norm - Denoise, Nik's Dfine ( I used this before and don't know why I didn't update it as it has more control than Denoise), Noise Ninja (tried this too - also v. good), Imagenomic's Noiseware, Neat Image etc. - may have trial periods (I like the results from Denoise but find the Topaz system a little unwieldily to launch - not sure if the others are any better in that regard though). Blame me if the wife gets stroppy !

03-25-2013, 08:51 AM - 1 Like	#7030
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	here's a few from this weekend i like cause the bokeh IMGB0464-2 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! the flowers are pretty IMGA2049-2 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMGA2030-2 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! curosity IMGP9889 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMGB0802-2 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing!

03-25-2013, 08:56 AM	#7031
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by pearsaab here's a few from this weekend i like cause the bokeh Wonderful series Amy.

03-25-2013, 08:59 AM	#7032
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by crewl1 Wonderful series Amy. Totally agree!

03-25-2013, 09:00 AM	#7033
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by stormtech Totally agree! Originally posted by crewl1 Wonderful series Amy. thanks guys!!

03-25-2013, 09:02 AM	#7034
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Great shooting, Amy!

03-25-2013, 12:51 PM	#7035
dragon132312 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Originally posted by pearsaab here's a few from this weekend i like cause the bokeh IMGB0464-2 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! the flowers are pretty IMGA2049-2 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMGA2030-2 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! curosity IMGP9889 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! IMGB0802-2 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Great shots Amy ,I am sure the birds know we are looking at them at the way they look at us .