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Comment by paullucas posted on Is it worth getting a Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens at 31/07/2009 - 18:26
I have the Sigma 120-400mm and find that it is sharp from 120mm all the way to 400mm. I did have the 170-500mm (sold that to Scott), I sometimes found that soft at 500mm, but Scott's results were outstanding!
I have had no experience with the 150-500mm but can honestly say that the 120-400mm is outstanding and it has the HSM. It is a tad smaller than the 150-500mm so maybe that has something to do with it.
Nit sure if this helps, but thought I would throw in another lens for you to consider.
Paul
I have had no experience with the 150-500mm but can honestly say that the 120-400mm is outstanding and it has the HSM. It is a tad smaller than the 150-500mm so maybe that has something to do with it.
Nit sure if this helps, but thought I would throw in another lens for you to consider.
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Is it worth getting a Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens at 31/07/2009 - 13:37
It all depends on what you want to photograph and how wide you want to go.
The EX range are obviously the best of the Sigma range and the 2.8 makes it nice and fast.
Personally I prefer the Sigma 17-70mm as you have the the extra wideness and it's macro is pretty impressive as well. This lens is always fitted to one of my bodies and never leaves my side on weddings.
Paul
The EX range are obviously the best of the Sigma range and the 2.8 makes it nice and fast.
Personally I prefer the Sigma 17-70mm as you have the the extra wideness and it's macro is pretty impressive as well. This lens is always fitted to one of my bodies and never leaves my side on weddings.
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 EX DG at 31/07/2009 - 00:45
I always put good glass in front of my camera and would never touch anything other that own brand or Sigma.
This make spews cheapness and I am loathed to touch it as I fear the results would be nothing more than a huge let down.
Paul
This make spews cheapness and I am loathed to touch it as I fear the results would be nothing more than a huge let down.
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Samyang Lenses? at 30/07/2009 - 17:47
Prieni wrote:
Good shot at it. And yes, I've seen that before, here is one nice example:
http://www.fotocommunity.de/search?q=Buntstifte&index=fotos&options=YToxOntzOjU6...
I can well imagine it being addictive!
Prieni
Personally I don't think that high key background works as well. A nice dark background would be really good.Good shot at it. And yes, I've seen that before, here is one nice example:
http://www.fotocommunity.de/search?q=Buntstifte&index=fotos&options=YToxOntzOjU6...
I can well imagine it being addictive!
Prieni
Snootchies wrote:
Dont worry Paul, no need to tread on eggshells with me! Most good ideas have already been done by other people, I'm certainly not at all concerned about that.
Though looking at these two (and at the risk of sounding like i'm blowing my own trumpet) I do prefer mine - though the second is sharper and more akin to the detail I was hoping to get - I just prefer the colours on mine. More impact (I think anyway).
Thanks for sharing them though!!!!
Thanks for the comment about walkng on eggshells. I have made comments in the past that have been totally taken the wrong way.Dont worry Paul, no need to tread on eggshells with me! Most good ideas have already been done by other people, I'm certainly not at all concerned about that.
Though looking at these two (and at the risk of sounding like i'm blowing my own trumpet) I do prefer mine - though the second is sharper and more akin to the detail I was hoping to get - I just prefer the colours on mine. More impact (I think anyway).
Thanks for sharing them though!!!!
Seriously though, I think yours works quite well and with a little more practice you will get the results.
I take the great Amin for example. Even though his smoke and bubbles have been done before, he has perservered and has some outstanding results that to me, are better than the originals.
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Drowning Pencils at 30/07/2009 - 12:15
Here are 2 examples that I found on the tinternet.
Thing is, I am not pointing this out just that it has been done before.
I think that everyone has a different perspective on things even if they have been done before. Your shots may have that added OOMPH that others don't and it's yours that really count.
So please don't think that I am merely saying that this has been done before. I am just pointing out 2 examples that have previously been attempted but I don't think they are that good! You now have something to go by to make your images 100%!
link
link
Paul
Edit: Tidied up link
Thing is, I am not pointing this out just that it has been done before.
I think that everyone has a different perspective on things even if they have been done before. Your shots may have that added OOMPH that others don't and it's yours that really count.
So please don't think that I am merely saying that this has been done before. I am just pointing out 2 examples that have previously been attempted but I don't think they are that good! You now have something to go by to make your images 100%!
link
link
Paul
Edit: Tidied up link
Comment by paullucas posted on Drowning Pencils at 30/07/2009 - 11:58
Snootchies wrote:
It was an idea I had when taking some pain killers which dissolve in water, so I got some cheap lemonade and thought what would look good being dunked in it. I'd been doing some sketching at the weekend so I already had my pencils out.
When I (hopefully) get a macro lens later this year i'll have to have another bash at this, but I'm really liking the abstract and unusual direction which this shot gives me.
It's also Amin's fault...I love the abtract macro shots he does in his shed and would like to explore that direction some more.
p.s. Thanks for the nice comments too David!
I'll try and dig out the magazine that I saw this in and scan it to you. I do keep my mags for reference so will hunt for it.paullucas wrote:
I have seen this technique done before and if I remember correctly it won a great prize.
It is a brilliant photo though and very well taken.
Paul
That's very interesting (and thanks for the feedback)...will have to try and find it as i'm quite curious!I have seen this technique done before and if I remember correctly it won a great prize.
It is a brilliant photo though and very well taken.
Paul
It was an idea I had when taking some pain killers which dissolve in water, so I got some cheap lemonade and thought what would look good being dunked in it. I'd been doing some sketching at the weekend so I already had my pencils out.
When I (hopefully) get a macro lens later this year i'll have to have another bash at this, but I'm really liking the abstract and unusual direction which this shot gives me.
It's also Amin's fault...I love the abtract macro shots he does in his shed and would like to explore that direction some more.
p.s. Thanks for the nice comments too David!
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Drowning Pencils at 30/07/2009 - 11:49
El Dingo wrote:
I do my own with swabs and fluid. You just need a steady hand, the ability not to breathe for the duration and the balls to do it in the first place for the first time. Then you realise how straight forward it is!patrickt wrote:
My sister's son told her that if she tried to clean a DSLR sensor she would ruin it. Has to be cleaned by a shop. When I was giving her my old IstD, in intentionally left some dust on the sensor. I showed her how to check, then I cleaned the sensor with fluid and wipes. When I finished she said, "That's it?"
Yep. Brushes and blowers are even easier if they get the job done but a wet clean with Eclipse isn't a big deal.
I agree - I've done two wet cleans with a Delkin kit - it's not difficult.My sister's son told her that if she tried to clean a DSLR sensor she would ruin it. Has to be cleaned by a shop. When I was giving her my old IstD, in intentionally left some dust on the sensor. I showed her how to check, then I cleaned the sensor with fluid and wipes. When I finished she said, "That's it?"
Yep. Brushes and blowers are even easier if they get the job done but a wet clean with Eclipse isn't a big deal.
I would never pay for a local shop to do it as Mannesty says, they aren't always pros that do it!
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Sensor Cleaning Service! at 30/07/2009 - 01:40
I have seen this technique done before and if I remember correctly it won a great prize.
It is a brilliant photo though and very well taken.
Paul
It is a brilliant photo though and very well taken.
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Drowning Pencils at 30/07/2009 - 01:32
lemmy wrote:
For amateur purposes, I don't see the point. For professional purposes, you'd just buy the Hasselblad.
Pentax wouldn't sell to professionals because they don't have a professional service setup (they could if they wanted to but plainly they don't find it worth while, ditto Olympus). The professional market is quite small compared to the amateur one and generates little profit for Nikon and Canon other than its great marketing value.
I am a professional with 2 small businesses but there is no way on earth that I would be able to afford a Hasselblad unless my lucky numbers suddenly made me a rich man!For amateur purposes, I don't see the point. For professional purposes, you'd just buy the Hasselblad.
Pentax wouldn't sell to professionals because they don't have a professional service setup (they could if they wanted to but plainly they don't find it worth while, ditto Olympus). The professional market is quite small compared to the amateur one and generates little profit for Nikon and Canon other than its great marketing value.
If Pentax do bring out the 645D then I would very seriously consider it, as I have been considering it since the first plans many moons ago. Until then I shall leave it on my wish list or keep spending my £1 a week on my lucky numbers
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Med Format. DSLR at 30/07/2009 - 01:29
Paul