Boss photos you've taken

It's not a genre I have really tried, though I will give it a go sometime. Getting the big zoom is hopefully going to give me reach on birds which are not flying!

Talking about the big zoom, I just bought a Sigma 150-500 OS HSM lens.

No birds to snap in the garden - the only ones are sparrows in the front garden and I can't get out there in a hiding place.

So I took a shot of my cat, Tipsy, taken at the 313mm, at ISO 800 on the 70D, which meant a touch of noise reduction was used.

All big zooms tend to be a bit soft at the top end of the range, but this wasn't too bad, after I had set the micro-adjustment at +5. May tweak it more when I have better light and some time spare. Today was dull when I took this.

Exif:

Camera Model: Canon EOS 70D
Lens: 150-500mm
Focal Length: 313mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure Time: 0.0031 s (1/320)
ISO equiv: 800
Creator: Paul Iddon
Copyright: Paul Iddon - A View of the UK




Paul.
 

I used to have the 50-500 Bigma...(the first version, without OS). It was very decent wide-open at 500mm.

But you can't beat a high-end L prime. This is the 200mm f2.8L shot wide-open:


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Paul, I see you have the 4/70-200L...that's a superb lens. High-quality optics all the way.

I can't remember if we already had this conversation, but I use the Kenko x2 Tele, would make your zoom an effective 210-600mm (taking into account the crop format too).

Be interesting if this would offer superior optics to the Sigma, which is offering you effective 225-750mm (but with added stabiliser and wider aperture, as the 70-200 would double down to f8. The Kenko can still AF with that, tho'.)


Really enjoy your macro work! Show us some munching and hunting if you have any. My favourites from my end would be:

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chicoazul said:
Bilbz Im gonna buy a new lens this year. A multi purpose one. Want a macro but its too pricey for the time being.

Do you recommend a third party lens like Sigma or would you stick to own brand like Canon?
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Paul might have a different opinion, cheeks...but I can tell you from my experience that the entry-level zooms from Canon are pants.

You have to go up to the mid-range gear until you get decent optics. The 55-250mm IS (not for full-frames) or the 70-300mm IS are decent.

The Sigma 2.8/50-150 is excellent. I would recommend that. You won't have any wide-standard focal length, tho'. If you shoot a lot of wide-standards over teles-portraits (say landscapes/cityscapes) then forget the 50-150 and get the Tokina 12-24mm (not for full-frame). Super wide-angle! Very good IQ.


Paul/Bilbs uses the 18-135mm IS (mid-range lens)...it's a very usable all-purpose lens, but it can't match the potential image-making of the more specialist Sigma or Tokina I mentioned.
 
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dholliday said:
Paul might have a different opinion, cheeks...but I can tell you from my experience that the entry-level zooms from Canon are pants.

You have to go up to the mid-range gear until you get decent optics. The 55-250mm IS (not for full-frames) or the 70-300mm IS are decent.

The Sigma 2.8/50-150 is excellent. I would recommend that. You won't have any wide-standard focal length, tho'. If you shoot a lot of wide-standards over teles-portraits (say landscapes/cityscapes) then forget the 50-150 and get the Tokina 12-24mm (not for full-frame). Super wide-angle! Very good IQ.


Paul/Bilbs uses the 18-135mm IS...it's a very usable all-purpose lens, but it can't match the potential image-making of the more specialist Sigma or Tokina I mentioned.
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hi Darren how are you today,
 
dholliday said:
Paul might have a different opinion, cheeks...but I can tell you from my experience that the entry-level zooms from Canon are pants.

You have to go up to the mid-range gear until you get decent optics. The 55-250mm IS (not for full-frames) or the 70-300mm IS are decent.

The Sigma 2.8/50-150 is excellent. I would recommend that. You won't have any wide-standard focal length, tho'. If you shoot a lot of wide-standards over teles-portraits (say landscapes/cityscapes) then forget the 50-150 and get the Tokina 12-24mm (not for full-frame). Super wide-angle! Very good IQ.


Paul/Bilbs uses the 18-135mm IS...it's a very usable all-purpose lens, but it can't match the potential image-making of the more specialist Sigma or Tokina I mentioned.
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I've got the 55-250mm entry level zoom, and agreed its not all that. It was sound for me getting a level of competency so now I want to move it on a bit. Think a first priority is a multi purpose so thanks for the advice mate.

Baines' left foot said:
OLOLOL Chico took a selfie.
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MODS?

Del said:
LOL

You bad ****ing nerd



LOOK AT DIS LADS IVE TOOK A PICTURE OF MY MAR'S BROWN STAR LOOK AT IT SHINE IN DER NIGHT
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How is your coffee table lad?

lol
 
chicoazul said:
I've got the 55-250mm entry level zoom, and agreed its not all that. It was sound for me getting a level of competency so now I want to move it on a bit. Think a first priority is a multi purpose so thanks for the advice mate.



MODS?



How is your coffee table lad?

lol
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Sold it for £200

LOLZ
 
chicoazul said:
Think a first priority is a multi purpose so thanks for the advice mate.
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Get a prime lens if you don't have one. The 2/35 or 1.8/50 are cheap and outstanding.

Teaches you a lot about photography, and really develops your creative skills.


If you're already unhappy with the 55-250mm, which is already one of the more decent ones, you'll not find an all-purpose lens to satisfy you. Unless you splash 600 quid on the 2.8/17-55.
 

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