Posted by Jeroen Stel on December 10, 2006 at 6:12 AM
Hi Guys,
We had a lot of rain the last few days, and i had a lot of work to do, and no time to go out and shoot... , but.....
Then the postman was at the door yesterday, and delivered me my new toy..the Sigma 500mm F4.5....
So, thought "to hell with work", and drove to a nearby farm today where i'd had heard they had seen some Little Owls, and ...there he was..
Unfortunately i had to use 400 iso, and had some terrible light, but using my new lens made me forget all about all that...
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Canon 1Ds
Shutter speed: 1/320 sec
Aperture: F 9
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: - 1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: no
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Continuous: frame 1
ISO: 400
Lens: 500mm F4.5+ 1,4x TC
Focal length:700 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
Full Frame
Homemade Beanbag from car window for support
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Posted by John Chapman on December 10, 2006 at 6:36 AM
Hi Jeroen
great image and nice comp.
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Michael Sayles on December 10, 2006 at 9:03 AM
Interesting composition created by the curving branches. At first I wasn't sure about it, but I've decided I like it!!
Have fun with your new toy - this certainly isn't a bad start!!
Michael S
Posted by Tim Munsey on December 10, 2006 at 11:38 AM
Charming shot, like the way the branch acts as a frame.
Looking forward to seeing more from your new sigma on my list of possibles for the new year. How was the AF with the teleconvertor?
Tim
Posted by Jeroen Stel on December 10, 2006 at 1:34 PM
Hi Guys,
Thanks for your replies!
To Tim: The lens is superb, it works fast, and with the 1.4x TC it works almost just as fast as without! There is hardly any difference noticable.
The only thing i found out is that with the TC and some highlit BG's you can experience some vignetting.
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Posted by David Kjaer on December 10, 2006 at 2:12 PM
Hi Jeroen
I quite like the composition and I think you have done well with what looks like less than ideal lighting!
Discussion
6 repliesWe had a lot of rain the last few days, and i had a lot of work to do, and no time to go out and shoot... , but.....
Then the postman was at the door yesterday, and delivered me my new toy..the Sigma 500mm F4.5....
So, thought "to hell with work", and drove to a nearby farm today where i'd had heard they had seen some Little Owls, and ...there he was..
Unfortunately i had to use 400 iso, and had some terrible light, but using my new lens made me forget all about all that...
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Canon 1Ds
Shutter speed: 1/320 sec
Aperture: F 9
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: - 1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: no
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Continuous: frame 1
ISO: 400
Lens: 500mm F4.5+ 1,4x TC
Focal length:700 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
Full Frame
Homemade Beanbag from car window for support
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening
_________________
Good things come to those who wait...
Golden rule in Nature & Wildlife Photography
www.jeroenstel.com
great image and nice comp.
John
Aberdeen
Have fun with your new toy - this certainly isn't a bad start!!
Michael S
Looking forward to seeing more from your new sigma on my list of possibles for the new year. How was the AF with the teleconvertor?
Tim
Thanks for your replies!
To Tim: The lens is superb, it works fast, and with the 1.4x TC it works almost just as fast as without! There is hardly any difference noticable.
The only thing i found out is that with the TC and some highlit BG's you can experience some vignetting.
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
I quite like the composition and I think you have done well with what looks like less than ideal lighting!
David
Enjoy the new lens