the new 200mm with af1.7 converter
Posted 28/02/2009 - 22:29
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I have the DA* 300mm and AF1.7 T/C and the results seem very good. I don't use the combination very often and can't find the images I've taken so far. I'll take some soon for comparison. I think the image qualities of the 200mm and 300mm are similar enough to make no difference for this purpose Don.
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Posted 01/03/2009 - 08:47
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Mannesty wrote:
I have the DA* 300mm and AF1.7 T/C and the results seem very good. I don't use the combination very often and can't find the images I've taken so far. I'll take some soon for comparison. I think the image qualities of the 200mm and 300mm are similar enough to make no difference for this purpose Don.
PeterI have the DA* 300mm and AF1.7 T/C and the results seem very good. I don't use the combination very often and can't find the images I've taken so far. I'll take some soon for comparison. I think the image qualities of the 200mm and 300mm are similar enough to make no difference for this purpose Don.
Just out of curiosity, and on screen, how different do images taken with the DA*300 on its own, cropped, compare to the ones taken with the T/C attached? With the T/C you are getting a magnification of 510 mm if my calculations are correct. It would be interesting to see some images taken with it when you find them.
And I believe these AF1.7 T/C are not in production anymore isn't it? Do you still find them second hand or on e-bay?
And are you able to use SDM with the T/C attached?
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Amin
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Posted 01/03/2009 - 09:11
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Amin,
I've just posted a Woodpecker shot in the Gallery.
This was taken with the DA*300mm and 1.7X converter.
You lose a lot of light and the lens is effectively a 510mm F6.7 so a tripod is a must. The woodpecker shot was taken at F6.7 so was wide open it would probably be better stopped down to F8 but then you need good light to get the shutter speed.Who said wildlife photography is easy?
The SDM doesn't work as the converter is AF. You set the lens to infinity and the converter focusses for you, it work quite well.
I've just posted a Woodpecker shot in the Gallery.
This was taken with the DA*300mm and 1.7X converter.
You lose a lot of light and the lens is effectively a 510mm F6.7 so a tripod is a must. The woodpecker shot was taken at F6.7 so was wide open it would probably be better stopped down to F8 but then you need good light to get the shutter speed.Who said wildlife photography is easy?
The SDM doesn't work as the converter is AF. You set the lens to infinity and the converter focusses for you, it work quite well.
Posted 01/03/2009 - 09:31
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Stunning shot , the woodpecker image looks well captured.
The flying owl is one that really leaves me absolutely mesmerised . I keep coming back to it times and times again . There is something about birds that when the image is captured while in their flight have a stunning effect for me . Fantastically well captured.
Losing SDM but still managing to have the converter focusing is not too bad, in fact it does work pretty well.
T/C, the trade off for increase in range is obviously the light. But then under certain circumstances the lighter weight of the DA*300 with the T/C compared to almost 2kg of weight of the Sigma 150-500 is a plus point. I got to look into the advantage points of the Sigma 150-500 regarding light as it benefits of a slightly bigger aperture on its own compared to the 300 with the T/C. So this is where Richard comes in .
Come on Richard, we want to see some of those cracking shots with the new toy you just got delivery of . We are all waiting
Thanks
Amin
The flying owl is one that really leaves me absolutely mesmerised . I keep coming back to it times and times again . There is something about birds that when the image is captured while in their flight have a stunning effect for me . Fantastically well captured.
Losing SDM but still managing to have the converter focusing is not too bad, in fact it does work pretty well.
T/C, the trade off for increase in range is obviously the light. But then under certain circumstances the lighter weight of the DA*300 with the T/C compared to almost 2kg of weight of the Sigma 150-500 is a plus point. I got to look into the advantage points of the Sigma 150-500 regarding light as it benefits of a slightly bigger aperture on its own compared to the 300 with the T/C. So this is where Richard comes in .
Come on Richard, we want to see some of those cracking shots with the new toy you just got delivery of . We are all waiting
Thanks
Amin
Amin Photo Gallery
Posted 01/03/2009 - 11:46
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Hi Amin if you want to see shots with the 150-500 just check "Snooked" on the gallery he has some stunning shots.
You will have to wait for me, Family problems with inlaws, mother in law, in her late 80's has a broken femur and in hospital after surgery, father in law is 90+ so has to be looked after and taken to the hospital 40mile round trip.
Also bad weather forcast cold wet and maybe snow again, when will it end
One main thing though with all these lovely shots, it is not just the kit, it is years of practice, hard work and learning, that gets this type of shot, as you will find when you get out to do the "wild life" bit loads of frustration, light/birds that will not land where you want them to, and many other things, some times you just want to swear
But in the end you get that magical shot and it has all been worth it.
You will have to wait for me, Family problems with inlaws, mother in law, in her late 80's has a broken femur and in hospital after surgery, father in law is 90+ so has to be looked after and taken to the hospital 40mile round trip.
Also bad weather forcast cold wet and maybe snow again, when will it end
One main thing though with all these lovely shots, it is not just the kit, it is years of practice, hard work and learning, that gets this type of shot, as you will find when you get out to do the "wild life" bit loads of frustration, light/birds that will not land where you want them to, and many other things, some times you just want to swear
But in the end you get that magical shot and it has all been worth it.
Posted 01/03/2009 - 13:35
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Richard
Sorry to hear about your inlaws ill health. Hope she recovers and gets back to her normal routine. I know at her age these things become very delicate, and need proper looking after.
About the 150-500 I will go and have a peek at the "snooked" gallery. And I know what you mean about patience, skill and frustration about wildlife photography . I have been experiencing them as i type this. I won't complain though because I risk hearing "We told you so" . But also because its all part of the fun. When I dived into the deep end I had an idea what it was going to take to get to a stage I could begin to even start feeling a little proud of my shots, time and patience being some of them, so I am here and will stay here. May be by next year I can hear you and the likes of you with your experience and skill finally say "Amin, good progress".
Best of luck and get well wishes for your mum in law
Thanks
Amin
Sorry to hear about your inlaws ill health. Hope she recovers and gets back to her normal routine. I know at her age these things become very delicate, and need proper looking after.
About the 150-500 I will go and have a peek at the "snooked" gallery. And I know what you mean about patience, skill and frustration about wildlife photography . I have been experiencing them as i type this. I won't complain though because I risk hearing "We told you so" . But also because its all part of the fun. When I dived into the deep end I had an idea what it was going to take to get to a stage I could begin to even start feeling a little proud of my shots, time and patience being some of them, so I am here and will stay here. May be by next year I can hear you and the likes of you with your experience and skill finally say "Amin, good progress".
Best of luck and get well wishes for your mum in law
Thanks
Amin
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