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Comment by SSF1957 posted on Roche Grass Track racing at 20/08/2026 - 06:34
Thanks for all the comments. I returned to Linford Yesterday to try & get some more images; only one dragonfly was left; the rest had cleared off.
On the first visit, there must have been a dozen or so flying about over the reed bed just outside of the Bird hide.
Comment by SSF1957 posted on Dragonfly at Linford at 12/08/2026 - 16:45
Comment by SSF1957 posted on Dragonfly at Linford at 12/08/2026 - 06:17
Aha, a camera for macro. Perfect! AF is just unnecessary clutter, weight and expense when looking at little things. Unless it can be used for in-camera focus stacking, in which case perfect again! (And I believe would be a first for a non-mirrorless camera.)
Steve
Unfortunately I suspect there are a million reasons why it will not happen, but one can dream
Comment by SSF1957 posted on What would peoples reaction be If... at 11/08/2026 - 06:17
Good technique. They all look good.
Comment by SSF1957 posted on First try out with DA*300 + HD DA 1.4x Converter (Motorbikes) at 04/08/2026 - 17:56
Comment by SSF1957 posted on Colour or BW. at 04/08/2026 - 17:50
My previous experience with the Sigma 500mm was that it did need to be stopped down to get really sharp images so I expect that is the same with the 800mm
Comment by SSF1957 posted on Some shots with the Sigma APO EX 800mm f/5.6 at 03/08/2026 - 08:49
Technical quality on all three is excellent so it answers your question on the pairing of lens and TC with a resounding yes.
A little jealous of the first image - my pear trees (conference and desert) have decided to take a year off! Probably felt they worked too hard last year when we had a bumper crop
Comment by SSF1957 posted on More From The Garden (Tokina 90mm macro + 1.4TC) at 28/07/2026 - 07:49
Comment by SSF1957 posted on Trying out the Pentax M 50mm f1.7 on my K 70 at 27/07/2026 - 08:09
Comment by SSF1957 posted on Clumber Park, UK at 23/07/2026 - 14:40
There can only ever be an impression of movement in a still image, often obtained by the methods you suggest - But with these images the impression of movement is created by dust trails and chunks of mud being thrown up. Overall a really good set, executed with a particular technique that works really well (IMHO)