Pics with new lens!

[CarMac]

Just been outside trying out my new lens (Sigma 70-300mm). Impressed with it so far. Going out later this afty to get some shots for my next college project.

It's weird having to stand so far away from things when using macro! The extra weight of the lens does make it quite difficult to keep the camera steady without a tri/monopod.

Couple of quick tasters.

[bobdabilda]

I like!
I'm getting that exact lens, it's been on order for a week or so now and I'm itching to get my hands on it.

What body are you using?

I'm hoping that the SR in the Pentax K100D I use will help with some of the long range macro stuff.

[CarMac]

bobdabilda said:

What body are you using?

D50

I did go out last night and take some shots for my next college project but it was getting dark and I forgot my tripod (idiot), so didn't have as much success with the distance shots. I bought it mainly for shooting motorsport so I'll let you know how I get on after this coming sunday !

[recalluk]

I had this lens on my D50 also .. total bargain for what you get. Needless to say it also transferred to mt D50.

[Platinum]

Nice.

Time to order one I think.

[kevin63]

I got one of these too for my D50 and i think for £99 it's brilliant.

[_dobbo_]

These are from the more expensive APO version rather than the £99 one, but they are both pretty good for the money.

[bulb]

Ive had a D50 for about 10 weeks and the APO version of this lens for about 5 weeks. Like everyone else says - cracking lens!
This is straight off the camera

[Platinum]

Just got mine.

It zooms quite a bit! I think there will be frequent lens changing...even at 70mm everything is still too close...

Numpty question: What does one use the aperture ring for, when you can select the f-stop in camera...?

[_dobbo_]

Platinum said:

Numpty question: What does one use the aperture ring for, when you can select the f-stop in camera...?

For older cameras that can't control the aperture. Or for playing with and going "ooh". Always looks like I'd imagine a door on a space station should look.

[Platinum]

_dobbo_ said:

Platinum said:

Numpty question: What does one use the aperture ring for, when you can select the f-stop in camera...?

For older cameras that can't control the aperture. Or for playing with and going "ooh". Always looks like I'd imagine a door on a space station should look.

Ah right. Cheers.

[Platinum]

Just taken some pics with my new 70-300mm lens.

Pretty pleased with this one (straight out the camera):

Clicky


(On a tripod Bob)

Edited by Platinum on Saturday 4th November 20:56

[CarMac]

Nice. What settings did you use? Exif data not showing.

[Platinum]

CarMac said:

Nice. What settings did you use? Exif data not showing.

Aperture priority

F4.2
1/640
focal length 110mm
ISO 200 ( )

Then everything else on default (d50)

I'm too shaky to use the zoom without a tripod though.

Edited by Platinum on Saturday 4th November 21:30

[graham@reading]

I had that lens as my first telephoto jobby. Works very well for the cash and it's a very versatile range.

As with any relatively low cost lens though, make sure to stop it down at least 2 or 3 stops to get the best out of it

Enjoy

Edited by graham@reading on Saturday 4th November 21:37

[CarMac]

Platinum said:

Then everything else on default (d50)

I'm too shaky to use the zoom without a tripod though.

D50 as well. Cool. I'm taking it out tomorrow for the first trial at motorsport. Quite looking forward to it.

I'm too shaky too without a tripod. I don't think the extra weight helps with that as I am definitely less shaky with the smaller lens fitted.

Oh well

[UKBob]

Platinum said:

Aperture priority

F4.2
1/640
focal length 110mm
ISO 200 ( )

Then everything else on default (d50)

I'm too shaky to use the zoom without a tripod

You needed a tripod to shoot 1/640th @ 4.2?? My dead grandmother could have...

Congrats on the purchse

Edited by UKBob on Sunday 5th November 08:39