1st shots with my Bigma

[lifesdisciple]

So I went out yesterday and took pictures all day. What a wonderful day I had. But anyways. This was also the first chance I had to use my new lens. The Bigma or for those that don't know, the Sigma 50-500mm EX. I absolutely love this lens and thank everyone for their comments and input on it when I asked. I am very happy I made this addition to my lens family. So here they are. My first shots..

http://lifesdisciple.smugmug.com/photos/114457773-L-1.jpg

http://lifesdisciple.smugmug.com/photos/114459104-L-1.jpg

http://lifesdisciple.smugmug.com/photos/114459365-L-1.jpg

http://lifesdisciple.smugmug.com/photos/114460747-L-1.jpg

http://lifesdisciple.smugmug.com/photos/114460991-L-1.jpg

These are not cropped, well the last is but only to crop out a branch in the far corner. Did I mention I love this lens. Here is a link to the full gallery these came from. All but a few are with the new lens from yesterday.
http://lifesdisciple.smugmug.com/gallery/2200191
Would love for you to take a peek and feel free to leave comments and sign my guestbook while your there. Have a great night. :D

[dbaker1221]

great series:clap glad you're enjoying the new lens

[Dick on Aruba]

Congrats with your Bigma. I can clearly see why you're so happy with it.
Good work.

Thanks for sharing.

Dick.

[pathfinder]

Looks like a very nice addition to your arsenal, Michael.:thumb

I like the first two better than the last two. :clap

All the branches in the last two seem to make the image cluttered. That is not unusual when you try to shoot hawks - they always manage to keep some timber between themselves and the shooter.

[David Taylor]

Good shots lifesdisciple. Funny how you get a lens, it serves you well, think you'll never really need anything longer, go somewhere, see what you missed because of your smallish lens, and wish you had something longer. I could have used 500mm at Ding recently :cry :huh

[Harryb]

You're off to a fine start with your new lens. :thumb

[lifesdisciple]

You're off to a fine start with your new lens. :thumb

Well thank you Harry. You are of course one of my inspirers.

[lifesdisciple]

Good shots lifesdisciple. Funny how you get a lens, it serves you well, think you'll never really need anything longer, go somewhere, see what you missed because of your smallish lens, and wish you had something longer. I could have used 500mm at Ding recently :cry :huh

I hear ya. I've always felt that I needed more distance, just never had the cash. Work has been real busy lately so I had a few extra bucks to spend. Still wouldn't mind having a fixed 500mm f2.8 though. Not in my budget for many many years. New camera next. Maybe this spring. Thanks for the kind words.

[lifesdisciple]

Thank you every one for your nice words. I do love this lens. Need to go shoot some more. Practiced a little last night trying to hand hold it and using just a monopod. Thing is heavy.:D

[dbaker1221]

hey I've A ?? for you. If you shot it at 1/500 or 1/1000 shutter speed do you think it could be hand held to shoot some sports like baseball??

I want a 2.8 also but like you$$. maybe this would work? & i'd get more distance for wildlife.

[Seefutlung]

dbaker- I know this was for lifesdisciple ... but ... I use the Bigma for daytime sports. Usually soccer and swimming ... but it will focus fast enough for baseball .... no problem. I find little problem handholding the sucker ... but you'll find that others have a different opinion. Check out my sports stuff at the link in my signature.

lifesdisciple .... nicely done for day one. The lens is good for people sniping also.

Gary

[lifesdisciple]

hey I've A ?? for you. If you shot it at 1/500 or 1/1000 shutter speed do you think it could be hand held to shoot some sports like baseball??

I want a 2.8 also but like you$$. maybe this would work? & i'd get more distance for wildlife.

I'm pretty sure that if I shoot at faster speeds an I am trying to freeze action shots then I could most likely hand hold it. It's just trying to keep it still for detail that it seems to shake on me a bit. But I haven't had time to use it enough yet. Today I took to bird shots hand holding it. I propped it a bit on a ledge but the pics came out great. Another option you have for just a bit more is the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8. Put a 2x tele on it and you have a nice lens that's a bit faster IMO. I use my dads when he lets me :D. But I love my Bigma and wouldn't trade it for the world. Good luck with your decision.