Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports

Yeah..well I've had the attic problem. Not anymore.

these lenses certainly like close up work .i was in a good position on saturday and got some stunning close ups without the use of a screen or blind ,just sat on a picnic bench waiting for the birds to come in close .hand held shots

the black fox wrote in post #17881402
these lenses certainly like close up work .i was in a good position on saturday and got some stunning close ups without the use of a screen or blind ,just sat on a picnic bench waiting for the birds to come in close .hand held shots
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Yep. In close this lens is almost macro lens sharp.

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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/DzLJ​Ra I can see me too! cl 6250 by Paul, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/DFLc​F3 Red Fox smile c 5866 copy by Paul, on Flickr

Paul - loving these shots of the fox(es). Great stuff man.

BigLobowski wrote in post #17882429
Paul - loving these shots of the fox(es). Great stuff man.

Thanks Ken. I love going to get shots on them. They are so beautiful.

first off excuse the quality of these shots ,there high iso .but with a reason ,i have just purchased a kenko 1.4dgx HD teleconverter ,there latest model the reason being that coupled with the sigma sport on my canon 1D3 body it allows the use of all focus points and modes ,unlike the canon tc's which are centre point only ,i.e 840mm with all focus points .i now know this doesn't work with a 7D2 for some reason. but i got it mainly for the 1d3.
the two shots were literally grab shots to test out functions i will give it a better test when the light improves ,,long grim winter here this year

the black fox wrote in post #17886671
first off excuse the quality of these shots ,there high iso .but with a reason ,i have just purchased a kenko 1.4dgx HD teleconverter ,there latest model the reason being that coupled with the sigma sport on my canon 1D3 body it allows the use of all focus points and modes ,unlike the canon tc's which are centre point only ,i.e 840mm with all focus points .i now know this doesn't work with a 7D2 for some reason. but i got it mainly for the 1d3.
the two shots were literally grab shots to test out functions i will give it a better test when the light improves ,,long grim winter here this year

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possible front focusing in that last shot. looks good though

couple more from this morning ,again both shots hand held at 840mm ,the t.c seems to overexpose to negative exposure comp is needed not a bad thing really as that allows for faster shutter speeds or lower iso values .
learning curve with this but getting there .stopping down obviously has helped with i.q here taking baby steps with it but its looking good .
p.s critteracing i think its more to do with hand holding at 840mm .

the black fox wrote in post #17886671
first off excuse the quality of these shots ,there high iso .but with a reason ,i have just purchased a kenko 1.4dgx HD teleconverter ,there latest model the reason being that coupled with the sigma sport on my canon 1D3 body it allows the use of all focus points and modes ,unlike the canon tc's which are centre point only ,i.e 840mm with all focus points .i now know this doesn't work with a 7D2 for some reason. but i got it mainly for the 1d3.
the two shots were literally grab shots to test out functions i will give it a better test when the light improves ,,long grim winter here this year

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Great job! I don't even have the guts to try a TC. lol

a slightly better one ,this time negative exp comp applied and stopped down to f10 ,once the weather improves here i will try it out properly and ascertain the optimal settings .we have had a really horrible winter in the northern u.k and its limiting photo time .
canon 1d3-sigma-150-600,sport + kenko 1.4 dgx.HD tc handheld at 840mm .

as i progress with using the new kenko 1.4 HD teleconverter the more my confidence in it grows ,a short session sunday morning in brief decent sunlight ,confirmed its going to be great for close up work ,couple of shots below

couple more from the rig ,if anything i think it actually improves my rig as filling the frame more means less cropping on the 10mp 1d3

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couple more from the rig ,if anything i think it actually improves my rig as filling the frame more means less cropping on the 10mp 1d3

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wow! These shots are working! How is the AF on moving subjects?

the black fox wrote in post #17889039
as i progress with using the new kenko 1.4 HD teleconverter the more my confidence in it grows ,a short session sunday morning in brief decent sunlight ,confirmed its going to be great for close up work ,couple of shots below

You are getting some great shots with this combo. Bumbed to see that not all the focus points work on the 7d2 as that is the camera I have.

ptcanon3ti wrote in post #17890044
wow! These shots are working! How is the AF on moving subjects?

what like these .ultra long range but worth the effort ,and remember although sunny this is weak winter sun in the northern u.k