Blue jay

Gallery: AvianPosted December 23, 2013106 views5 comments

It is apparent this was taken when the jay was at a feeder, but this was my first real chance to use my new Sigma 120-400, and I think I have good color and sharpness and I am interested in what others think.

Canon SL 1
1/400 @ F-5.6 ISO400
Sigma 120-400 @ 400mm
monopod.

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 23, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Nice, John. The image looks nice and crisp and I'm not seeing any issues with fringing. The bokeh looks pretty sweet, though I'm not sure how far in the background the bush is. Sweet head turn on the Jay.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on December 23, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Yes - looks ok to me too John
Great looking birds.
JR

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on December 23, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Hi John. Yes, I agree.. Nice color and sharpness. Looking forward to more with your new lens.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 23, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Color looks 'true blue' to me, nice & sharp too John.
I sold my Canon 24-105mm awhile back, plan on getting the new Sigma 24-105 f/4 early next year.
I've used their 150mm f/2.8 macro lens for years, they put out some great glass.
Merry Christmas!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on December 23, 2013 at 11:52 PM

It looks like it performs pretty well to me John...like Keith looking forward to seeing more. Congrats on the new piece of equipment.

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