Feathered Friends...first post with new lens

A couple of weeks ago (June 25) my hubby surprised me by buying me a new lens (sigma 150-500mm). Here are a couple of photos I took of some birds in my backyard. If anyone could direct me to some tips on post processing of birds and how to get the most out of this lens I would really appreicate it. These shot are all handheld. Hope you enjoy the photos!!

Rebel XS, SS 1/400, AP 8.0, ISO 200, FL 500mm
Taken June 26
House Finch (male)

Nice shots, and it's good lens isn't it.

You`re off to a great start with the new lens, Kimmy !
Here is a thread on the Sigma 150-500 that may have some tips in it for you.

https://photography-on-the.net …ight=sigma+150-500mm+lens

Nice work, I really like number two... very sharp

Well done, Kimmy, and congrats on the new lens. It's always great when something works out as well as you hope and this obviously did.

The lens looks to be a keeper -- very nice. I really like the colours of the male house finch. I think it is just a tad oversharpened though -- just my opinion.

Congrats on the new lens -- very nice shots.

Beautiful series Kimmy, you have one heck of a sharp lens there.
Now you must bring us a Duck to rightfully initialize your new lens.

artyman wrote in post #8252951
Nice shots, and it's good lens isn't it.

Thank you!! I am enjoying the lens.

EdwardF wrote in post #8253111
You`re off to a great start with the new lens, Kimmy !
Here is a thread on the Sigma 150-500 that may have some tips in it for you.

https://photography-on-the.net …ight=sigma+150-500mm+lens

Thank you!! I have found the thread very useful.

Garry Gibson wrote in post #8253940
Nice work, I really like number two... very sharp

Thank you!! I like #2 too

Harvey_G wrote in post #8258769
Well done, Kimmy, and congrats on the new lens. It's always great when something works out as well as you hope and this obviously did.

Thank you!! I think it worked out well too.

Zethar wrote in post #8259211
The lens looks to be a keeper -- very nice. I really like the colours of the male house finch. I think it is just a tad oversharpened though -- just my opinion.

Thank you!! I think it's a keeper too.

jgrussell wrote in post #8259266
Congrats on the new lens -- very nice shots.

Thank you!! I'm happy with how the shots turned out.

patlannon wrote in post #8259279
Beautiful series Kimmy, you have one heck of a sharp lens there.
Now you must bring us a Duck to rightfully initialize your new lens.

Thank you. I will try to get a duck soon!

great shots and congrats on the new lens...............wan​t to buy me one to?

Shots like that make me wonder if I paid too much for "Canon".

Nice shots!

SAS_TDS wrote in post #8260878
great shots and congrats on the new lens...............wan​t to buy me one to?

Thank you!

rr3507 wrote in post #8261058
Shots like that make me wonder if I paid too much for "Canon".

Nice shots!

Thank you! I don't think you paid to much for the canon. I've seen alot of incredible photos on here with the canon lens. I had a hard time deciding between the canon and sigma. For me it came down to the reach.

Very nice shots Kimmy.