Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Monday, 12 July 2010
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Jimbo's Sigma APO DG EX 70-200mm f/2.8 Macro
i was at a loose end last Saturday so I said to myself, (I'm doing this talking to myself more and more) when in doubt get the camera out and having just purchased a new lens I would try it out.
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG MACRO HSM II
Fast maximum aperture telephoto lens optimised for digital SLR cameras
This telephoto zoom lens has a large constant maximum aperture of f2.8 through the zoom range and it is optimised for digital SLR cameras.
This telephoto zoom lens has a large constant maximum aperture of f2.8 through the zoom range and it is optimised for digital SLR cameras.
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Close-up Photography
This large aperture telephoto zoom lens has a minimum focusing distance of 100cm (39.4”) throughout the entire zoom range, making it very convenient for close-up photography. It maintains a greater working distance that enables you to capture the small animals and insects without disturbing them.
This large aperture telephoto zoom lens has a minimum focusing distance of 100cm (39.4”) throughout the entire zoom range, making it very convenient for close-up photography. It maintains a greater working distance that enables you to capture the small animals and insects without disturbing them.
SLD and ELD Glass ElementsThis lens uses two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements for utmost correction against chromatic aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) for silent and fast auto - focus
The HSM provides quiet high-speed AF function, as well as full time manual focus capability.
Inner focusing and inner zooming systems
This lens incorporates an inner focusing system, which eliminates front lens rotation, allowing the use of a petal-type hood and more convenient to use of circular polarizing filter. Since focusing and zooming do not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use. This lens comes with detachable tripod mount.
APO Tele-Converter EX (optional)
The lens can be used with the 1.4x EX or 2.0x EX Apo Tele Converters (optional), becoming a 98-280mm F4 telephoto zoom lens or a 140-400mm F5.6 telephoto zoom lens respectively. It is also possible to use AE (Automatic Exposure) function, when EX Tele-converters are attached.
The thing I like about this lens is it's ability to separate the background from the mani subjetc it does this by being a telephoto which compresses the perspective and by alos being a fast len of 2.8. the object was only 1 meter in front of the lens.
The following photo is of a wind chime ball decoration hanging from the light switch in the middle of my conservatory which is only 10ft across and clearly show the shallow depth of field separation.
ISO 800 f2.8 1/500 sec at 200mm
As well as creating good Bokeh it is a sharp lens at it distant subjects too!
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) for silent and fast auto - focus
The HSM provides quiet high-speed AF function, as well as full time manual focus capability.
Inner focusing and inner zooming systems
This lens incorporates an inner focusing system, which eliminates front lens rotation, allowing the use of a petal-type hood and more convenient to use of circular polarizing filter. Since focusing and zooming do not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use. This lens comes with detachable tripod mount.
APO Tele-Converter EX (optional)
The lens can be used with the 1.4x EX or 2.0x EX Apo Tele Converters (optional), becoming a 98-280mm F4 telephoto zoom lens or a 140-400mm F5.6 telephoto zoom lens respectively. It is also possible to use AE (Automatic Exposure) function, when EX Tele-converters are attached.
Lens Construction | 18 Elements in 15 Groups | |
Angle of View | 34.3 - 12.3 degrees | |
Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 Blades | |
Minimum Aperture | F22 | |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 100cm | |
Maximum Magnification | 1:3.5 | |
Filter Size | 77mm | |
Dimensions | Diameter 86.6mm X Length 184mm | |
Weight | 1345g | |
SRP | £817.38 |
The thing I like about this lens is it's ability to separate the background from the mani subjetc it does this by being a telephoto which compresses the perspective and by alos being a fast len of 2.8. the object was only 1 meter in front of the lens.
The following photo is of a wind chime ball decoration hanging from the light switch in the middle of my conservatory which is only 10ft across and clearly show the shallow depth of field separation.
ISO 800 f2.8 1/500 sec at 200mm
Friday, 9 July 2010
The National Arboretum – 08/07/2010
This is one place that I have thought about visiting a number of times, but until now, never had the time.
These are some of my photographs from the day:
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| Place for Heroes
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| A Memory
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| Pointing the Way
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| Flying with Pride
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| Fitting Tribute
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| Tribute to the tracks of torture
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| Tribute to Fauld | ||
Two for Steve B | ||
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| What a sky !
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| The Gaffer at work
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| Sunset at the Arboretum |
A great day, at a great place with some great people !
It was especially nice to see the tribute to those who died following the explosion at Fauld Bomb Dump towards the end of the Second World War.
Monday, 5 July 2010
Patter of tiny paws
or Paws for thought
Well, after loosing our precious Becky last year, which devastated us and many people we know, and many who we did not, three of us visited a farm yesterday and one extra came back !
Meet Enya
Ok, she sleeps a lot !
Like Becky, Enya is a border collie.
She has been introduced to these odd shaped boxes that sometimes flash, and she will be my new model for Pet Photography, as long as she keeps them sharp puppy teeth to herself !
Now, where is my lens cap ???
We will never forget our beautiful Becky xx
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Arboretum and Fradley Photogs 3 July 2010
Anything for a laugh, photographers have various stances in search of their art and craft.
Strange creatures get in the woods.
Suzy getting the info, and forgetting it Doh
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