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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


Had lens for 2 weeks. Been sick 2 weeks. Cold & mild bronchitis. Determined to get out and try lens. Total time of 3 hrs on two brief trips. Weather still bad. Went out anyway. Grabbed new flash never tried out also. Fog set in. Make matters worse I left bifocals on back of truck while shooting pelicans. Fell off and I ran over them. Had trouble adjusting to lens. What IS to use? do I grab ring while birds inflight or tripod holder? Does my hand move focusing ring when grabbing tripod holder as ring is above it. After 20 shots I had reservations about this lens. Still sick, and disappointed, and coughing in this freaken weather. Calmed down and tried again. Turned off IS for the crazy pelicans that fly wildly over the marsh. This lens is not sharper than my 400/5.6. At this point I'd say they are equal. Good enough as it has IS which I never used. And buddy did it come in handy in the fog with a flash attached. I was able to shoot static shots which I hardly do at great ISO's and low shutter speeds. I'm still learning. Thanx for peeping.
John


Snapshot below of conditions when I first went out in the marsh
http://m4.i.pbase.com/o9/72/899372/1/158710994.WYddEGZx.test1.jpg


Okay time to try fill flash on heron 90 feet away top of tree
http://m5.i.pbase.com/o9/72/899372/1/158710995.OB8gPd7B.fogheron.jpg

Not bad. Lets try snowy
http://m6.i.pbase.com/o9/72/899372/1/158710996.8uDBblqZ.fogsnowy.jpg

Looky there. Tricolored landed
http://m7.i.pbase.com/o9/72/899372/1/158710997.isVhpcwB.fogtricolor.jpg

Flash workin good in the fog yippee ty yay cowpaddy.Now to pelicans
http://m8.i.pbase.com/o9/72/899372/1/158710998.rA0U8rOr.fogpelican.jpg

Okay, time for big boy stuff. Pelicans inflight
http://m0.i.pbase.com/o9/72/899372/1/158711000.XX0aioC6.fogpelican2.jpg

I'm on a roll! Well maybe the pelican is
http://m1.i.pbase.com/o9/72/899372/1/158711001.rzeXJr6X.fogpelican3.jpg

How bout a 100% crop inflight and resolution test
http://m2.i.pbase.com/o9/72/899372/1/158711002.soAATzqh.fogpelican4.jpg

Alrighty then! I'll keep the lens!




Jan 03, 2015 at 09:38 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


The results look great. Feel better Joe

Morris



Jan 03, 2015 at 10:42 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


You did very good on these, John. I'm looking at the SS of the stationary subjects and it is telling me two things: first how good job the IS is doing, secondly that good technique, expertise and capable hands are also very important.
Great looking IF shots as well. I believe you made a very good decision to keep that lens
Socrate
P.S> Thanks for sending the bad weather this way together with the cold and bronchitis



Jan 03, 2015 at 11:09 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


Very nicely done despite the weather and other obstacles Joe. 4, 5, 7, and 8 stand out. Now get some rest ~ Ron


Jan 03, 2015 at 11:35 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


Bird pics are great Joe.

Rod



Jan 04, 2015 at 12:15 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


Cool set of wading birds and pelis


Jan 04, 2015 at 07:15 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


Wow! This does not look like a first outing to me. Really nice results, hope you're feeling better now.
-Cam



Jan 04, 2015 at 11:18 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


lookin good John


Jan 04, 2015 at 11:39 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


The "stand alone" shots are very good. I enjoyed them. I'm trying to decide if I need that lens. My wife says no!!!
Don



Jan 04, 2015 at 01:31 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


Beautiful work on these !!! I really love 3,4,5,6 and 7

Birdie



Jan 04, 2015 at 01:37 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


As much as I have lens envy, I also have technique and ability envy! Beautiful set.


Jan 04, 2015 at 01:52 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


Thak U to:
Morris your such a nice guy and contributor
Cam, beautiful owls on your sight.
Surfnron, always consistant,great photographer
Kenny, thank u
Don, get the lens
Roberta, you've wonderful photos on your sight
Ron, thank u
Rod, your 800mm photos are just fine
Herb, your photos are excellent
Socrate, whose photos I envy, thank u for the help



Jan 04, 2015 at 09:07 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


These look great!!


Jan 05, 2015 at 01:17 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


thank u Ashley. Like your sight.


Jan 05, 2015 at 08:10 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · 100-400 II rain, wind, fog series


Good morning Hummer guy with so many hummers!

Your did a fantastic job John!

I hope you are starting to feel much better!

Take care enjoying your new toy

BB



Jan 05, 2015 at 08:16 AM





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