My first try with birds and telephoto

[Poindexter]

I finally picked up a telephoto lens (Sigma 70-200mm f2.8) and a 1.4 teleconverter as I wanted to get some more reach. My longest lens before got out to 75mm. I've found that I enjoy shooting birds and am now wishing for even more reach......$$$ :bash:

Anyway here are some cropped shots from my first day with the Sigma:

http://poindexter.smugmug.com/photos/51694910-L.jpg

http://poindexter.smugmug.com/photos/51694912-L.jpg

http://poindexter.smugmug.com/photos/51694908-L.jpg

[Thusie]

Congrats on the new lens! Birds are rather addictive and first thing MORE REACH:D

[Harryb]

I finally picked up a telephoto lens (Sigma 70-200mm f2.8) and a 1.4 teleconverter as I wanted to get some more reach. My longest lens before got out to 75mm. I've found that I enjoy shooting birds and am now wishing for even more reach......$$$ :bash:

Anyway here are some cropped shots from my first day with the Sigma:


Welcome to the wonderful and expensive world of bird shooting. I would have a lot more $ today if I had stuck to landscapes. :D

[Osprey Whisperer]

Glad to see another come over to the dark side. :): Congrats on the new glass and thanks for sharing your shots. Look forward to seeing more fowl images posted here in N&W. :uhoh :thumb

[Rohirrim]

Shooting birds is definately addicting. I look forward to seeing more shots.

[Poindexter]

Thanks everyone. I see myself saving up for a Bigma soon.