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thegame81
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Picked up a Sigma 400mm telemacro lens for a song. I was not really looking for it, but it kinda fell in my lap. The close focusing distance of 1.5 mts is awesome at this focal length. Armed with it, went looking for my favorite test subject (not really) - squirrels. The DOF at MFD is next to nothing. Found it very challenging to get sharp results hand held. Here are some shots from today. What do you folks think about the results? C&C most welcome and thanks for looking.





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Mar 31, 2014 at 11:20 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · up close and personal


Very sharp and detail even at F5.6. I love it.

- Tam



Mar 31, 2014 at 11:32 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · up close and personal


Really sharp!!!!!


Apr 01, 2014 at 12:50 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · up close and personal


I love photo no.5.


Apr 01, 2014 at 03:18 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · up close and personal


They seem quite photogenic. Excellent shots!


Apr 01, 2014 at 04:44 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · up close and personal


Good sharp detail where the focus is. The mfd is really close. I'd like that a lot.


Apr 01, 2014 at 07:15 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · up close and personal


KCollett wrote:
Good sharp detail where the focus is. The mfd is really close. I'd like that a lot.


Dang that's a sharp lens....nice tree rat photos.



Apr 01, 2014 at 07:21 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · up close and personal


Congrats on the new lens 4 is a marvelous shot, the pose, the lighting

Tim



Apr 01, 2014 at 08:05 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · up close and personal


very nice set Prathab .. congrats on the new lens


Apr 01, 2014 at 08:48 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · up close and personal


Hang on to it, Prathab. Looks like it's working quite well. Cute series.

Ed



Apr 01, 2014 at 08:53 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · up close and personal


canon.eos30d wrote:
Very sharp and detail even at F5.6. I love it.

- Tam


Thank you Tam! You're right, there is no need to stop down for sharpness.

Thank you surftout, QuanVo & AoLun for the comments.

Edited on Apr 01, 2014 at 09:59 AM · View previous versions



Apr 01, 2014 at 09:50 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · up close and personal


KCollett wrote:
Good sharp detail where the focus is. The mfd is really close. I'd like that a lot.


Thank you Ken. It's hard to get things in focus unless you're at the correct angle. Love this tool to get closer, especially for small birds.



Apr 01, 2014 at 09:55 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · up close and personal


Tim Kuhn wrote:
Congrats on the new lens 4 is a marvelous shot, the pose, the lighting

Tim


Thank you Tim. #4 is my favorite of the lot too.



Apr 01, 2014 at 09:56 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · up close and personal


Thank you Kenny!

teked wrote:
Hang on to it, Prathab. Looks like it's working quite well. Cute series.

Ed


Thanks Ed! I guess this lens is a keeper. It's in great shape too for it's age. I just hope the zen finish doesn't turn all gooey and sticky on me



Apr 01, 2014 at 09:58 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · up close and personal


Great set. Enjoy the lens

Birdie



Apr 01, 2014 at 10:08 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · up close and personal


These look great Prathab

Morris



Apr 01, 2014 at 05:59 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · up close and personal


Great result and a fun subject too
Maybe try some at f/11?

Tom



Apr 01, 2014 at 06:31 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · up close and personal


Thank you birdie & Morris for the comments!


Apr 01, 2014 at 06:43 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · up close and personal


Thanks Tom!

I would have to put this on a tripod for f/11 or slower. My keeper rate was way down on anything slower than 1/1000. Will try it out on my next outing.

Thomas Sanders wrote:
Great result and a fun subject too
Maybe try some at f/11?

Tom




Apr 01, 2014 at 06:48 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · up close and personal


Yes, congratulations.
Color, detail look great. And, as others have remarked, quite sharp at 5.6
Do you think you can handhold sharp enough to stop down one stop for more DOR? Or add a monopod?
Scott



Apr 01, 2014 at 09:14 PM
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