Sigma 70-210 f2.8 APO with 2x extender test shot.

[J.A.F. Doorhof]

http://www.webphotoforum.com/user_images//L/34605.jpg

Because I wanted to know how the lens performed with the 2x Extender (soligor) I decided to test today with some birds in our garden.

Although alot of people claim the 2x extenders are bad I expected a whole lot worse. To be honest I'm surprised with the outcome, the weather is rather dull and there is no direct sunlight.


Greetings,
Frank

[Stoneh]

Great shot, I would'nt mind seeing some "straight from the camera" pictures of this Sigma lens.

I cant locate the 70-210 model in the uk, only the 70-200 is available, and it costs almost as much as a 70-200L F4.

[CyberDyneSystems]

If there ever was a 70-210 it is discontinued. It is the 70-200mm f/2.8 now.

The Blue Heron pics starting on this page in my Gallery were also with the 70-200mm f/2.8 and the Sigma 2X converter...

http://cyberdynesytemsimaging.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=21229&offset=13

For some images of the 70-200mm f/2.8 on its own,. this gallery has photos taken in low light at 800-1600 ISO

http://cyberdynesytemsimaging.fotopic.net/show_collection.php?id=23439

[J.A.F. Doorhof]

Hi,

It really is the 70-210 lens, it's indeed an older model.

Greetings,
Frank

[CyberDyneSystems]

I looked and found reference to the 70-210 elsewhere after I posted that last statement.... sorry if I was confused... I had not heard of the earlier version. It seems the 70-200mm actaully replaced the 70-210mm.


It does take good photos! :)

[J.A.F. Doorhof]

I'm just back from the zoo.
And the smoke is still comming of my CF cards :D.

I really put the sigma thru its paces there, only problem was that even with ISO 100 I still had some problem with 1/4000 second shots (blinking to much light), because the lens is not yet chipped a higher apperture is not yet possible.

I stopped down manually with exposure now, not the good way but it worked.

I will be posting some links tonight when I'm done selecting the shots.

The first REAL shoot with the 10D.

Greetings,
Frank

[justme_dc]

Funny, It's got the film notch code for Kodak Ektachrome 100 6122 daylight balanced film. (one of my personal favorites)...A 4x5 DSLR what will they think of next?

cool shot. I bet that lens is even better without the extender.

[J.A.F. Doorhof]

Hi,

Just a frame I use sometimes.

Without the extender the lens is AMAZING, I just finished reworking all the shots I took today and some are sharper than I hold possible.

I will post some links as soon as WPF is back on-line.

Greetings,
Frank