Tonyc - Wow. I already had significant lens envy as I have been following this thread, but these shots – with a 2X converter none the less – are real eye poppers on the 100% crops. What a lens. I am sure, however, the photographers on this thread have as much, or more, to do the great photos as does the lens. Thanks for the post!
I've been enjoying the action at my hummingbird feeder all week and working on technique for fast action . . . chubby and D4 are an incredible pair and do a great job at keeping up with these guys! These were shot in AF-S (single-shot) mode with Auto FP high-speed sync fill flash . . . all within 20 seconds from 1st shot to last in this sequence.
I believe this hummingbird is the mate of the other that I've posted earlier in this thread . . . it's the only other hummingbird to visit our feeder, as the other bird drives all others away. The only problem is that bees have invaded and the hummingbirds seem to be quite wary of them (potentially the extremely aggressive, and ever more prevalent Africanized variety bee).
And some really beautiful oldies and new shots there Will, not sure I've seen your Day of the Dead shots before. Can't wait to get my Bushhawk too Wonder if I can lug it around school for a day or if I'd scare someone with it
trenchmonkey wrote:
Hey, Laura...good to see a new chubby thread thanks!
I'll be back with some current captures but thought I'd add a few "oldies" to keep it goin'
(all handheld and SOOC)
trenchmonkey wrote:
Sad day for chubby, when I've gotta keep this alive replyin' to my own post
1st shot of the New Year w/TC-17E II, BushHawk with the assist.
Chris, move the feeder about five feet from where it is now, it's just enough to throw off the bees, but not the hummers. Love the hummer shots, well done!
Chris Noyes wrote:
I've been enjoying the action at my hummingbird feeder all week and working on technique for fast action . . . chubby and D4 are an incredible pair and do a great job at keeping up with these guys! These were shot in AF-S (single-shot) mode with Auto FP high-speed sync fill flash . . . all within 20 seconds from 1st shot to last in this sequence.
I believe this hummingbird is the mate of the other that I've posted earlier in this thread . . . it's the only other hummingbird to visit our feeder, as the other bird drives all others away. The only problem is that bees have invaded and the hummingbirds seem to be quite wary of them (potentially the extremely aggressive, and ever more prevalent Africanized variety bee). ...Show more →
JimT57 wrote:
Tonyc - Wow. I already had significant lens envy as I have been following this thread, but these shots – with a 2X converter none the less – are real eye poppers on the 100% crops. What a lens. I am sure, however, the photographers on this thread have as much, or more, to do the great photos as does the lens. Thanks for the post!
Thanks Jim. With 2x TCs having a reputation for less than stellar image quality, this is the first time I have been satisfied with its performance. The 200/2 is that sharp. And you are right, it's all about the photographer's eye than the actual gear.
I was poisoned from the 200f2 thread (part 1) and I envy all you folks. I hope I will own one someday. Got a 70-200mm vr2 instead for the price factor. (also an amazing lens)
But the start of this recent 200f2 thread (part 2) got me excited all over again.
I chanced upon a good deal on a used 200f2 vr1 (very good deal) and I lost the control and brought it home 3 weeks ago. Unlike the previous lenses, this chubby is too big to be smuggled home. I had to declare to my wife and she was equally as excited when she saw the photos.
Coupled with a D3s, it seems to weigh as much as my newborn girl.
First thoughts.
When I shoot against a strong backlight. The subject seems quite washed out as compared to my 70-200vr2. Otherwise it is fantastic in every way.
I need to find a lens cap for Chubby in my country.
Wonder if I can lug it around school for a day or if I'd scare someone with it 
thanks!
