Got some serious reach....

Phil_LPhil_L Registered Users Posts: 106 Major grins
edited June 6, 2007 in Wildlife
a used Tamron 200-500 bought on the Flea Market.

Here are a few test shots, sorry only Swans.:dunno :D

At the long end:

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at ~270mm

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All shots at f8 ss~1/800 on a tripod

I am quite plesed with the IQ :D and there is no Nikkor 400 or 600 f2.8 in my future anyway:cry .

Thanks for looking

Comments

  • CookieSCookieS Registered Users Posts: 854 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2007
    Those look nice, Im such a slug about using the tripods. but with those buig guns its a needed evil. those look very crisp and clear with your new toy.
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2007
    love #1wings.gif
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2007
    Number 1 is great. I love the angle!
    Stephen
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2007
    Looking good, enjoy your new glass. I'm looking forward to the shots you will get with it.
    Harry
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2007
    Beautiful!! Swans are so gracesfull and their babies are just too cute iloveyou.gif
    Marina
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  • Phil_LPhil_L Registered Users Posts: 106 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2007
    Thank you kindly....
    CookiesS
    dbaker1221
    Maestro
    HarryB
    ShepsMom

    for yor kind words and encouragement. :Dbowdown.gifbowdown.gif:D
  • kgarrett11kgarrett11 Registered Users Posts: 525 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2007
    Good shots, I really like #1.
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