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edom31 · 03-19-2019, 07:43 AM - **1 Like**

I can feel the texture in this shot... Sigma 50/2.8 Macro

**ellicottva** · 03-19-2019, 08:12 PM - **5 Likes**

This is an attempt at a close up macro.

**pepperberry farm** · 03-23-2019, 09:41 AM - **3 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 03-24-2019, 07:05 PM - **5 Likes**

**ehrwien** · 03-28-2019, 10:32 AM - **1 Like**

Sigma 30/1.4 EX DC on K-S2

f/2, 1/100s, ISO 500

Always

f/4, 1/1000s, ISO 2500

Iacta alea est.

Focussing is difficult wide open, will have to fiddle with focus adjustment to figure out if something is wrong. But from f/2 it's a joy to use and I really like the angle of view on APS-C. Putting the FA 31 for use on APS-C and the FA 43 for an eventually one day coming K-1 into my mind

**onlineflyer** · 04-15-2019, 04:15 PM - **3 Likes**

Went for a walk in the park today, carrying the K-5iis + Sigma 135/2.8 Pantel. Wasn't expecting to see much wildlife but I was mistaken. I stumbled upon a Mallard couple, in what I believe was a nesting area. Also, caught one in flight. Could have used a longer lens but you work with what you have.

**onlineflyer** · 04-15-2019, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

Same camera and lens, shot at f64, handheld.

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Scout · 04-21-2019, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by repaap

Siggy 85 + K-1

Like the dark atmosphere (can I say low key ?) of your photos (26 02 2019), great

repaap · 04-21-2019, 11:08 PM

Originally posted by the scout

Like the dark atmosphere (can I say low key ?) of your photos (26 02 2019), great

Thanks! And yes, Low key was what I was after too

Scout · 05-10-2019, 01:27 PM - **4 Likes**

Hi forum,
pp in Darktable, with a "like" Ilford HP5 colour mix (for B&W), grain and vignet.
Cropped (about 1/4 of the surface)
Research of a Low Key rendering
Cross posted in "Black and White", "24mm" and "Sigma lens club" threads

**ellicottva** · 05-13-2019, 06:17 AM - **4 Likes**

Sigma 70mm Macro photos for your critique and help...

Jonathan Mac · 05-14-2019, 02:33 AM - **4 Likes**

Some babboon photos with the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX.

This was far and away my most used lens on a trip to the zoo on Saturday and overall I'm happy with how it performed. This was the first chance I've had to give the lens a good work-out and it was ideal for the job. Sometimes the focus was very slightly off, leading to some softness, but when focus was bang on the results are very sharp. I mostly used it at f/4 and f/4.5.

IMG_1455a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_1450a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_1452a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**ivanvernon** · 05-14-2019, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Some babboon photos with the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX.

This was far and away my most used lens on a trip to the zoo on Saturday and overall I'm happy with how it performed. This was the first chance I've had to give the lens a good work-out and it was ideal for the job. Sometimes the focus was very slightly off, leading to some softness, but when focus was bang on the results are very sharp. I mostly used it at f/4 and f/4.5.

IMG_1455a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_1450a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_1452a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Sounds like a great lens choice for a zoo visit. I am pretty much a prime lens user, and once made the mistake of taking a too-long lens, 300mm maybe, for the visit. I wound up mainly with tusks and tails! Next time I took the M200 and fouind it pretty close to perfect. I think I will relent and take a zoomer next time, even though I only have a few cheap ones.

Jonathan Mac · 05-15-2019, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Sounds like a great lens choice for a zoo visit. I am pretty much a prime lens user, and once made the mistake of taking a too-long lens, 300mm maybe, for the visit. I wound up mainly with tusks and tails! Next time I took the M200 and fouind it pretty close to perfect. I think I will relent and take a zoomer next time, even though I only have a few cheap ones.

I did consider taking the K 200mm f/4 as it's a lot smaller and lighter than the Sigma, but I rarely have the occasion to use the Sigma and I did buy it for just these sort of occasions so it seemed silly not to take it. Plus I can't manually focus on the K-3 nearly well as I could on my K200D with Katzeye screen. I probably used the Sigma much more at the long end than at the short, but I had the DA 70mm with me, which got a small amount of use, and could have managed with that for shorter stuff, albeit with some lens swapping.

A few more from the trip.

IMG_1477a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_1517a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_1543a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**ivanvernon** · 05-15-2019, 04:22 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I did consider taking the K 200mm f/4 as it's a lot smaller and lighter than the Sigma, but I rarely have the occasion to use the Sigma and I did buy it for just these sort of occasions so it seemed silly not to take it. Plus I can't manually focus on the K-3 nearly well as I could on my K200D with Katzeye screen. I probably used the Sigma much more at the long end than at the short, but I had the DA 70mm with me, which got a small amount of use, and could have managed with that for shorter stuff, albeit with some lens swapping.

A few more from the trip.

IMG_1477a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_1517a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMG_1543a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Great zoo shots, wondering what that animal in the middle shot is, a dog?

03-23-2019, 09:41 AM - 3 Likes	#2253
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	K-3 with Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG

03-24-2019, 07:05 PM - 5 Likes	#2254
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	K-3 with Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro

05-10-2019, 01:27 PM - 4 Likes	#2260
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Spyder ... Hi forum, pp in Darktable, with a "like" Ilford HP5 colour mix (for B&W), grain and vignet. Cropped (about 1/4 of the surface) Research of a Low Key rendering Cross posted in "Black and White", "24mm" and "Sigma lens club" threads

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05-14-2019, 02:33 AM - 4 Likes	#2262
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Some babboon photos with the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX. This was far and away my most used lens on a trip to the zoo on Saturday and overall I'm happy with how it performed. This was the first chance I've had to give the lens a good work-out and it was ideal for the job. Sometimes the focus was very slightly off, leading to some softness, but when focus was bang on the results are very sharp. I mostly used it at f/4 and f/4.5. IMG_1455a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_1450a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_1452a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

05-14-2019, 05:40 AM	#2263
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Some babboon photos with the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX. This was far and away my most used lens on a trip to the zoo on Saturday and overall I'm happy with how it performed. This was the first chance I've had to give the lens a good work-out and it was ideal for the job. Sometimes the focus was very slightly off, leading to some softness, but when focus was bang on the results are very sharp. I mostly used it at f/4 and f/4.5. IMG_1455a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_1450a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_1452a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Sounds like a great lens choice for a zoo visit. I am pretty much a prime lens user, and once made the mistake of taking a too-long lens, 300mm maybe, for the visit. I wound up mainly with tusks and tails! Next time I took the M200 and fouind it pretty close to perfect. I think I will relent and take a zoomer next time, even though I only have a few cheap ones.

05-15-2019, 03:08 AM	#2264
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by ivanvernon Sounds like a great lens choice for a zoo visit. I am pretty much a prime lens user, and once made the mistake of taking a too-long lens, 300mm maybe, for the visit. I wound up mainly with tusks and tails! Next time I took the M200 and fouind it pretty close to perfect. I think I will relent and take a zoomer next time, even though I only have a few cheap ones. I did consider taking the K 200mm f/4 as it's a lot smaller and lighter than the Sigma, but I rarely have the occasion to use the Sigma and I did buy it for just these sort of occasions so it seemed silly not to take it. Plus I can't manually focus on the K-3 nearly well as I could on my K200D with Katzeye screen. I probably used the Sigma much more at the long end than at the short, but I had the DA 70mm with me, which got a small amount of use, and could have managed with that for shorter stuff, albeit with some lens swapping. A few more from the trip. IMG_1477a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_1517a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_1543a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

05-15-2019, 04:22 AM	#2265
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I did consider taking the K 200mm f/4 as it's a lot smaller and lighter than the Sigma, but I rarely have the occasion to use the Sigma and I did buy it for just these sort of occasions so it seemed silly not to take it. Plus I can't manually focus on the K-3 nearly well as I could on my K200D with Katzeye screen. I probably used the Sigma much more at the long end than at the short, but I had the DA 70mm with me, which got a small amount of use, and could have managed with that for shorter stuff, albeit with some lens swapping. A few more from the trip. IMG_1477a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_1517a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMG_1543a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Great zoo shots, wondering what that animal in the middle shot is, a dog?