New Lens, New Ducks

[wxwax]

The new lens is actually a used one I bought, a 300 f2.8.... with IS. Which came in handy since it was a drizzly, cloudy day and I headed for the pond at around 6:30pm. In other words, we're not talking bathed in golden light, here. More like drenched in gloom. So the lens didn't have a chance to show how sharp it is - none of the shots are all that sharp, because of the slow shutter speeds.

But the ducks were out. And as it turns out, momma duck has a brand new gaggle of baby ducks.

Low light, ISO 1000, IS turned on, shutter speeds around 1/100, handheld, blah blah blah.

http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/20926232-L.jpg

http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/20928074-L.jpg

[windoze]

both are really cool captures! the first is awesome - love the DOF !!
with pics like that - id say you're the "lucky duck"...

troy
The new lens is actually a used one I bought, a 300 f2.8.... with IS. Which came in handy since it was a drizzly, cloudy day and I headed for the pond at around 6:30pm. In other words, we're not talking bathed in golden light, here. More like drenched in gloom. So the lens didn't have a chance to show how sharp it is - none of the shots are all that sharp, because of the slow shutter speeds.

But the ducks were out. And as it turns out, momma duck has a brand new gaggle of baby ducks.

Low light, ISO 1000, IS turned on, shutter speeds around 1/100, handheld, blah blah blah.

[jwear]

hope the billing was worth it :D great shots Sid the best thing about a used lens ----the price :thumb :thumb

[wxwax]

Sid the best thing about a used lens ----the price :thumb :thumb
:nod :lol3 No question about it!

[wxwax]

with pics like that - id say you're the "lucky duck"...

troy

:rofl Thanks windoze.

[ian408]

Isn't that a cool lens?

Nice little duckies too :D

Ian

[wxwax]

Isn't that a cool lens?

Nice little duckies too :D

Ian
:nod Even in the super low light, the autofocus was still fast. I was surprised. I had intended to bring the extender, probably a good thing I forgot, given how dark it became. Lucky for me, a family showed up with bread, and that drew the duckies closer. Bugger's heavy, that's for sure. And it feels weird not having a lens cap.

[bfjr]

I heard this before, but I like it :

Your Duckys are Ducky :thumb

[wxwax]

I heard this before, but I like it :

Your Duckys are Ducky :thumb
:rofl Don't tell winjewett I just used a smiley (http://www.dgrin.com/forumdisplay.php?f=28)!

[Kirwin]

There must be an unwritten law that requires... All photog equipment shall go thru a "breaking-in" period with either ducks or squirrels as the subject. I know I did with my cam!:huh

Enjoyed the perspective of the first ducky image. Different is good.:thumb

[ian408]

:nod Even in the super low light, the autofocus was still fast. I was surprised. I had intended to bring the extender, probably a good thing I forgot, given how dark it became. Lucky for me, a family showed up with bread, and that drew the duckies closer. Bugger's heavy, that's for sure. And it feels weird not having a lens cap.
You have a lens cap. It's built into the hood :D I tried stacking extenders
with my 500 yesterday (on a tripod). Had the sun been out, all would have
been good :thumb Auto focus was a bit slow but otherwise, OK.

You'll get over the weight. It's still lighter than 8lbs...

Ian

[leebase]

Simply amazing!

Lee

[Andy]

not your average duck. i like that first one, waxidocious!

[wxwax]

:wave Thanks guys! ian, I'm carrying the 300 as preparation for toting Andy's stuff!

3 days.

[MuskyDude]

That first shot should be on your wall. :thumb Its like the cover shot for "Canard Vogue" or something...


AJ

[Khaos]

That first one is fantastic. It's nice to see a cool DOF and different angle on the common duck.:thumb :thumb

[wxwax]

That first shot should be on your wall. :thumb Its like the cover shot for "Canard Vogue" or something...


AJ
:rofl :rofl Canard Vogue!

[wxwax]

That first one is fantastic. It's nice to see a cool DOF and different angle on the common duck.:thumb :thumb
Thanks, K. yesterday I saw a good goose spot. I see greedy geese in my future!

[gus]

Wow sid...thats a serious lens & sharp to boot. Bringing it to Yos no doubt ?

[John Mueller]

Love that 1St one 2:thumb

[wxwax]

Wow sid...thats a serious lens & sharp to boot. Bringing it to Yos no doubt ?
:nod Big bugger, tho, got to figure out how. May have to skip packing fresh underwear. :uhoh

[Khaos]

:nod Big bugger, tho, got to figure out how. May have to skip packing fresh underwear. :uhoh
Good idea, because you'll just land up ruining them when you run into one of these guys.

http://khaos.smugmug.com/photos/19999103-M.jpg

[wxwax]

Good idea, because you'll just land up ruining them when you run into one of these guys.

http://khaos.smugmug.com/photos/19999103-Th.jpg
I hear bells in his stomach.

[ginger_55]

But the ducks were out. And as it turns out, momma duck has a brand new gaggle of baby ducks.

Low light, ISO 1000, IS turned on, shutter speeds around 1/100, handheld, blah blah blah.


The baby ducks are cute, Sid. They look like tennis balls.

ginger