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Started by grimlock361 , Jun 06 2017 12:44 PM

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#1 grimlock361

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Posted 06 June 2017 - 12:44 PM

7DMII, 960mm eq at F8 on Sigma 150-600 C.

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#2 geedee

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Posted 06 June 2017 - 01:16 PM

Say... JEEEEEZ !!!! more like.. (-:

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#3 Happy Grumpz

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Posted 06 June 2017 - 02:23 PM

That's awesome

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Posted 06 June 2017 - 02:31 PM

Would it be appropriate refer to that pick as "tack" sharp? Because I am. Great pic of an alligator in its own version of ghillie suit

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#5 grimlock361

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Posted 06 June 2017 - 07:03 PM

Thanks guys.

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#6 Roderick

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Posted 07 June 2017 - 07:59 AM

Loads of detail to enjoy in this photo.

DO you reckon f8 is the sweet spot for the Sigma ?

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#7 John W

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Posted 07 June 2017 - 08:07 AM

Yep - another great shot Grim. Tack sharp with super detail. Love the moss and algae. Was someone about to feed him? I don't recall seeing them pose like that unless they are about to get some scraps.

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#8 elcab18

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Posted 07 June 2017 - 10:22 AM

Great shot grim!

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#9 Reciprocityrules

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Posted 07 June 2017 - 09:17 PM

Beautiful Grim - as usual!

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#10 grimlock361

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Posted 07 June 2017 - 10:58 PM

Thanks guys! Actually john to answer your question he was growling at another gator which turned into a fight. Unfortunately the only shots of that I got were a bunch of mud splashes. Yes Rod, f8 is the sharpest aperture on the lens as with most slower variable aperture lenses. Tony's suggestion of 2 stops down from your widest aperture is spot on but with this its a bit different. F11 actually seems a little sharper at 600 but f8 for the rest of the focal range. I usually just keep it at F8.

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#11 Roderick

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Posted 09 June 2017 - 12:24 PM

Verrry interesting. (German accent)

I guess the same must apply to my Tamron

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#12 JdMac_lb

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