New Tamron 150-600 G2

RodS57 wrote in post #18191918
Done that. Don't get me started. Some of the things I've done. embarrassing.

Maybe we need a new thread. "Camera bloopers - stupid things you've done that you'd like to forget."

Rod

Have a look at this sticky in the Lounge: https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=456878

Tested this lens and the 100-400MkII with a 70D today and the AF left much to be desired. Slower - yes slightly but that maybe wouldn't be a big problem. It however had big issues when at the longer end and moving from object to object the AF would try and give up. Focusing on an object at the wide end then zooming it had no problem. Moving from object to object at over 400 and it would hunt or just stop. I was very surprised and on the basis of that experience would have no issue spending more for the MkII.

oxygen45 wrote in post #18192091
Tested this lens and the 100-400MkII with a 70D today and the AF left much to be desired. Slower - yes slightly but that maybe wouldn't be a big problem. It however had big issues when at the longer end and moving from object to object the AF would try and give up. Focusing on an object at the wide end then zooming it had no problem. Moving from object to object at over 400 and it would hunt or just stop. I was very surprised and on the basis of that experience would have no issue spending more for the MkII.

Have you adjusted the MFA?

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18191886
WhiteVenom I'll add this as I was shooting with a new to me EOS 400mm/5.6 that arrived today.
I bet you know this already but maybe not and def. for anyone studying any long lens.
ANY long lens, whether it is 150-600, 100-400, 400, and so on will ALL benefit by decreasing the distance
to the target.
I know Tony Northrup often gets a bad rap but watch this video anyway-
https://www.bing.com …53AA654E799B6&F​ORM=VRDGAR
Any of the lenses alluded to above are capable of fantastic photography but if it is wildlife the question is are you (not you specifically, you know what I mean) willing to do what it
takes? Northrup points out that is often hours and hours invested in the woods, proper clothing, hides/blinds, etc.
Here is an example where I stood by the tripod for 6 hours, I only moved for 30-45 seconds to void my bladder-

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/rvSc​xT Wraith and Talon by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr

I quite like Tony Northrup, I think his book is quite good.
That photo of yours is really good - although sadly my wife would not like me spending that long on a photo.

RodS57 wrote in post #18191918
Done that. Don't get me started. Some of the things I've done. embarrassing.

Maybe we need a new thread. "Camera bloopers - stupid things you've done that you'd like to forget."

My usual blooper is setting the camera to take a video, and then forgetting to go to a reasonable shutter speed for stills of active birds at 400mm to 800mm. With good IS, that usually means something in the frame, other than the subject, being sharp, but the subject just a blur. Video should have its own set of parameters, and a button accessible to the index finger, IMO, and should not affect altering settings for stills. The way video is implemented in DSLRs is pathetic, IMO. Canon assumes that people are either using the camera only for movies, or only for stills, and does nothing to help switching between the two modes easy. It takes way too long to optimize settings and switch the switches.

John Sheehy wrote in post #18192443
My usual blooper is setting the camera to take a video, and then forgetting to go to a reasonable shutter speed for stills of active birds at 400mm to 800mm. With good IS, that usually means something in the frame, other than the subject, being sharp, but the subject just a blur. Video should have its own set of parameters, and a button accessible to the index finger, IMO, and should not affect altering settings for stills. The way video is implemented in DSLRs is pathetic, IMO. Canon assumes that people are either using the camera only for movies, or only for stills, and does nothing to help switching between the two modes easy. It takes way too long to optimize settings and switch the switches.

I've started using custom settings for this, we will see how it plays out. I have one for BIF and one for scenics/stationary subjects. Just a starting point, but gets me in the game with a setting to start with. Assuming I remember to use them. I will report back!!

And yes, I forget to switch back to still from video too. I have loads of one or two second videos to prove it!!

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #18191989
Have a look at this sticky in the Lounge: https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=456878

Thanks. Went in and read a few. Entertaining for sure. I could probably add a few there myself.

Rod

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18191306
OMG am I embarrased!!!
Snerd I owe ya! 'FLEX ZOOM LOCK'. I never noticed! I only noticed the lock switch! I'm kicking myself.

No problem. Glad it was something simple and inexpensive.

Bloopers thread--a thread I could 'star' in !!!
Hey, no one will know in a hundred years

oxygen45 wrote in post #18192091
Tested this lens and the 100-400MkII with a 70D today and the AF left much to be desired. Slower - yes slightly but that maybe wouldn't be a big problem. It however had big issues when at the longer end and moving from object to object the AF would try and give up. Focusing on an object at the wide end then zooming it had no problem. Moving from object to object at over 400 and it would hunt or just stop. I was very surprised and on the basis of that experience would have no issue spending more for the MkII.

Did you have the old G1 lens to compare with?

My G1 is generally ok @600, only a few problems on odd occasions in poor light.

John Sheehy wrote in post #18192443
My usual blooper is setting the camera to take a video, and then forgetting to go to a reasonable shutter speed for stills of active birds at 400mm to 800mm. With good IS, that usually means something in the frame, other than the subject, being sharp, but the subject just a blur. Video should have its own set of parameters, and a button accessible to the index finger, IMO, and should not affect altering settings for stills. The way video is implemented in DSLRs is pathetic, IMO. Canon assumes that people are either using the camera only for movies, or only for stills, and does nothing to help switching between the two modes easy. It takes way too long to optimize settings and switch the switches.

You could use one of the C settings on the top dial, but I agree.

Some good news coming out of the UK for those in the U.S. waiting on the EOS M5. Evidently the Sigma Sports 150-600 is doing fine AF with the M5 and I suspect the TamG2 will as well, being mirrorless no MFA required. Not really for this thread mods but I do plan to test the combo for fun if nothing else.

Just got this lens today along with the 5d4. I will be testing it on deer this evening with the 7d2 & the 5d4. Tomorrow I'm heading to my Beaver pond swamp. We finally have sun for two days! I will report back this weekend.

Sooc Uncropped, no editing. Around 80 yards or a little more, handheld, standard picture style 5Dmk4 jpeg. Just pulled up and shot.
Camera and lens are brand new, noise reduction is off.
f6/3 1/400sec ISO 2500 600mm

The House is over 900 yards away and across the Arkansas River. Nothing done to this picture either, and handheld, jpeg.
Canon 5dmk4 1/160sec ISO 4000 600mm

Straight out of the camera handheld. I focused on the barbs with the deer hair.