Another shot from my recent trip...

Initially I tried to remove the aircraft trails from the shot but then thought, in some way , they seem to add something to it - welcome others opnions

thanks

simon

Chateau D-oex in Switerland is the world mountain capital of Hot Air Ballooning, a quick shot from my visit a couple of weeks ago

simon

I'm currently awaiting further information on the Pentax 55-300 as a replacement for my current Sigma 70-300 APO. I only occasionally use the "tele" end of the range & need a convenient "carry around" for holidays/trips etc.

How many people have owned an 18-250 & a tele-photo (70-300/50-200 etc) & actually find the 18-250 a suitable alternative.

Sorry to ask a question that has probably been posted before but this is the final "decider" before I buy a lens to meet my telephoto requirements.

thanks

simon

To be honest I'm not an expert on these lenses & don't personally own one - I have read lots of information/reviews about them however as I'm still considering purchasing the 18-250..

Regarding Tamron/Sigma from what I've read in this range the Tamron lenses seem to be a little sharper, although still not great the Tamron do have downsides too, namely Purple fringing/CA

After much reading on the superzooms the only lens which seems to have a positive consensus amongst owners & most reviews is the Tamron 18-250

simon

I've not answered the poll as I think neither....

The Tamron 18-250 is the ONLY superzoom I would consider, by most accounts it's IQ etc is the best of the bunch

simon

Nice series, that second shot shouts "Wales Tourist Board" !!

simon

A couple of general photography sites you might find helpful, loads of info...

http://photo.net/learn/

http://www.geofflawrence.com/

http://www.cameratown.com/guides/

personally I try and stick with the 3:2 crop, usually do this first in ACR

simon

Thanks Keith.....

This is ten individual images, overlapped by about 50% - I didn't have the tripod with me so shot these handheld, came out pretty good considering this & the quite harsh lighting.

With a tripod & better lighting I'm certain this would be a great shot.

simon

One of the 1st panos I've tried, taken last week in Switzerland - From left to right the mountains are: the Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau, Breithorn, Tschingelhorn, Schilthorn & Gspaltenhorn - a couple further right I'm not sure of

Unfortunately taken in full, midday sun so not exactly the best lighting.

simon





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