300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**dadipentak** · 03-05-2014, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by RobG

I presume you mean redundant if you have the Sigma 500mm?

Yes, the question was about complementing the Sigma 500/2.8, right?

dane.dawg · 03-05-2014, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Yes, the question was about complementing the Sigma 500/2.8, right?

500/2.8 I would like to see someone handhold that:

Great photos iittoo, Freak, kulas3VII

RobG · 03-05-2014, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Yes, the question was about complementing the Sigma 500/2.8, right?

I believe so.

normhead · 03-05-2014, 07:00 PM

Who's on first?

**dadipentak** · 03-05-2014, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

500/2.8 I would like to see someone handhold that:

um... yeah...I mean, "500/4.5"

**Lowell Goudge** · 03-05-2014, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by chickenandavocado

for all you serious birders with 500mm sigma, what lens do you compliment it with for wildlife/birding?

Would da 300mm with 1.4tc be a good companion? or a 70-200mm zoom for more flexibility?

I have a tamron 200-500/5.6 which is tripod bound and compliment it with a 70-200/2.8 with or without a TC

FreeSpirit9 · 03-06-2014, 02:27 AM - **1 Like**

Pied Butcherbird

Attached Images

FreeSpirit9 · 03-06-2014, 02:45 AM

Taken on a recent trip to the city. The photo that is, we drove.

I should have used a much faster shutter speed. 1/1000, ISO400 at 600mm hand held whilst standing doesn't get the shot.

Practice makes for better photography, what more could you want.

---------- Post added 03-06-14 at 08:26 PM ----------

Originally posted by normhead

My latest Grey Jay session...

DA* 60-250 plus FA 1.7 TC
ƒ8 1/350/ ISO 400

Norm, a great combination of lenses delivering truly lovely photos.

I haven't figured out how to multiple quote yet, but I'll take this opportunity to say that there are some really brilliant photos posted on this forum.

This is the type of stuff that makes you think about what you are doing and going to be doing.

Cheers everyone.

kengoh · 03-06-2014, 05:34 AM - **6 Likes**

Front view of pitta, shot with DA*300 during sunset timing.

iittoo · 03-06-2014, 07:19 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Nice shot, iittoo! It is rare to see an owl picture where it is looking away from the camera.

Originally posted by Freak

Yes nice shot indeed iiittoo..

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Great photos iittoo, Freak, kulas3VII

Thanks everyone, Here's another one from me

**swip** · 03-06-2014, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by iittoo

Thanks everyone, Here's another one from me

Another nice one.

Driline · 03-06-2014, 05:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Tokina AT-X F4 100-300

I can't believe I'm getting this kind of IQ from a $200 lens.

---------- Post added 03-06-14 at 06:47 PM ----------

Another Tokina AT-X F4 Shot at F11.....Very Sharp at 300mm

dane.dawg · 03-06-2014, 06:04 PM

kengoh love the DOF.
iittoo that just amazing, is this a wild bird?

kulas3VII · 03-06-2014, 06:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Driline

Tokina AT-X F4 100-300

I can't believe I'm getting this kind of IQ from a $200 lens.

---------- Post added 03-06-14 at 06:47 PM ----------

Another Tokina AT-X F4 Shot at F11.....Very Sharp at 300mm

Great shots..

All good images.

I would like to share this mighty bird..

derekkite · 03-06-2014, 08:27 PM - **2 Likes**

The curse of those with facial hair.

Much better.

03-06-2014, 02:45 AM	#11468
FreeSpirit9 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 557	Like a ..... Taken on a recent trip to the city. The photo that is, we drove. I should have used a much faster shutter speed. 1/1000, ISO400 at 600mm hand held whilst standing doesn't get the shot. Practice makes for better photography, what more could you want. ---------- Post added 03-06-14 at 08:26 PM ---------- Originally posted by normhead My latest Grey Jay session... DA* 60-250 plus FA 1.7 TC ƒ8 1/350/ ISO 400 Norm, a great combination of lenses delivering truly lovely photos. I haven't figured out how to multiple quote yet, but I'll take this opportunity to say that there are some really brilliant photos posted on this forum. This is the type of stuff that makes you think about what you are doing and going to be doing. Cheers everyone. Attached Images Last edited by FreeSpirit9; 03-06-2014 at 03:05 AM.

03-06-2014, 07:19 AM - 3 Likes	#11470
iittoo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 208	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Nice shot, iittoo! It is rare to see an owl picture where it is looking away from the camera. Originally posted by Freak Yes nice shot indeed iiittoo.. Originally posted by dane.dawg Great photos iittoo, Freak, kulas3VII Thanks everyone, Here's another one from me Last edited by iittoo; 03-06-2014 at 08:08 AM.

03-06-2014, 06:31 PM - 1 Like	#11474
kulas3VII Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Somerville, NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 354	Originally posted by Driline Tokina AT-X F4 100-300 I can't believe I'm getting this kind of IQ from a $200 lens. ---------- Post added 03-06-14 at 06:47 PM ---------- Another Tokina AT-X F4 Shot at F11.....Very Sharp at 300mm Great shots.. All good images. I would like to share this mighty bird.. Attached Images

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03-05-2014, 02:55 PM	#11461
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by RobG I presume you mean redundant if you have the Sigma 500mm? Yes, the question was about complementing the Sigma 500/2.8, right?

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dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Originally posted by dadipentak Yes, the question was about complementing the Sigma 500/2.8, right? 500/2.8 I would like to see someone handhold that: Great photos iittoo, Freak, kulas3VII

03-05-2014, 06:38 PM	#11463
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by dadipentak Yes, the question was about complementing the Sigma 500/2.8, right? I believe so.

03-05-2014, 07:00 PM	#11464
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03-05-2014, 07:08 PM	#11465
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by dane.dawg 500/2.8 I would like to see someone handhold that: um... yeah...I mean, "500/4.5"

03-05-2014, 07:37 PM	#11466
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Originally posted by chickenandavocado for all you serious birders with 500mm sigma, what lens do you compliment it with for wildlife/birding? Would da 300mm with 1.4tc be a good companion? or a 70-200mm zoom for more flexibility? I have a tamron 200-500/5.6 which is tripod bound and compliment it with a 70-200/2.8 with or without a TC

03-06-2014, 02:27 AM - 1 Like	#11467
FreeSpirit9 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 557	Pied Butcherbird Attached Images

03-06-2014, 05:34 AM - 6 Likes	#11469
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,788	Front view of pitta, shot with DA*300 during sunset timing.

03-06-2014, 07:59 AM	#11471
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by iittoo Thanks everyone, Here's another one from me Another nice one.

03-06-2014, 05:46 PM - 2 Likes	#11472
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705	Tokina AT-X F4 100-300 I can't believe I'm getting this kind of IQ from a $200 lens. ---------- Post added 03-06-14 at 06:47 PM ---------- Another Tokina AT-X F4 Shot at F11.....Very Sharp at 300mm

03-06-2014, 06:04 PM	#11473
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	kengoh love the DOF. iittoo that just amazing, is this a wild bird?

03-06-2014, 08:27 PM - 2 Likes	#11475
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	The curse of those with facial hair. Much better.