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A Shoot with tedwca
- Thread starter Evolute
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nice bokeh, Ted! :thumbup:
All the pics look great!
All the pics look great!
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Well done men, there is something powerful about birds of Pray in motion.
tedwca
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Yep, that's what I had.
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Thanks for the info. I've been thinking about getting a "reach out and touch someone" lens setup for my D40. Your pictures illustrate why.
DrThunder88,
A supertelephoto lens can certainly help get the shot in some situations, where other lenses wouldn't be enough. That said, I'd think twice before buying one.
To begin with, understanding animal's behavior, and knowing how to track animals, are the main factors in getting close for tight shots. In fact, I'd say that my 300 f/4 is my primary lens for wildlife photography.
Secondly, they're HUGE, HEAVY, and EXPENSIVE. In practical use, they are even more of all three of these then the seem. This is partly because they require special carrying cases, tripods, etc., dedicated to them, to handle their weight... and that increases the size, weight, and cost of them substantially.
Thirdly, they're much more difficult to use than smaller lenses. Every bit of vibration is magnified many times. Some people have trouble even aiming them, due to the extremely narrow angle of view. And out of focus stuff simply disappears in the super shallow depth of field. They require holding them in special positions, using cable releases, keeping your shutter speeds high, etc.
If a supertelephoto lens is the right tool for your needs and ways of working, then nothing else will substitute... but they are not for everyone. Most people find them so inconvenient that they don't use them, and eventually sell them. They're generally not a good choice for casual hobbyists.
A supertelephoto lens can certainly help get the shot in some situations, where other lenses wouldn't be enough. That said, I'd think twice before buying one.
To begin with, understanding animal's behavior, and knowing how to track animals, are the main factors in getting close for tight shots. In fact, I'd say that my 300 f/4 is my primary lens for wildlife photography.
Secondly, they're HUGE, HEAVY, and EXPENSIVE. In practical use, they are even more of all three of these then the seem. This is partly because they require special carrying cases, tripods, etc., dedicated to them, to handle their weight... and that increases the size, weight, and cost of them substantially.
Thirdly, they're much more difficult to use than smaller lenses. Every bit of vibration is magnified many times. Some people have trouble even aiming them, due to the extremely narrow angle of view. And out of focus stuff simply disappears in the super shallow depth of field. They require holding them in special positions, using cable releases, keeping your shutter speeds high, etc.
If a supertelephoto lens is the right tool for your needs and ways of working, then nothing else will substitute... but they are not for everyone. Most people find them so inconvenient that they don't use them, and eventually sell them. They're generally not a good choice for casual hobbyists.
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Wow, I am sure enjoying these birds of prey pics. Just stunning. I'm not sure what this has to do with HI kukris, but I'm glad they're here. My only kukris are... dare I say it? Let's just say they have rubber handles! Looks like a pretty free-wheeling forum here. I need to lurk a little more.
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Sound advice throughout the post, but I wasn't thinking of such a big lens, I was just trying to establish a benchmark (albeit a pretty high one). 70-300mm zoom is about as big as I'd probably ever go, which, compared to my current 18-55mm, is still pretty big.
^ I agree, My largest lens is a 70-300 and the animals I shoot often fill the frame or more, making me back up to about 200mm. Like what was said before, knowing the animals behavior and being a patient photographer makes all the difference.
I got a chance to use the same lens Evolute used for these shots a few months ago. It was incredible,but alot of work to aim,focus,etc. I personally would buy lots more glass before I'd buy one of those big boys....
I got a chance to use the same lens Evolute used for these shots a few months ago. It was incredible,but alot of work to aim,focus,etc. I personally would buy lots more glass before I'd buy one of those big boys....
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Recovering from a nasty bug ...
And these shots just made that recovery a LOT easier!
Thank you. :thumbup::thumbup:
And these shots just made that recovery a LOT easier!
Thank you. :thumbup::thumbup: