kriti 274 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 First one's a Buzzard, need a bit of help on the little bird. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,774 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Sorry for being a berk but the very first picture on this thread what is the bird second from the top called ? Brilliant pictures by the way. 2nd pic is a chaffinch cock Gnasher .. Thankyou mate. What a blindin thread this is you just dont realise the different array of birds that are around,so interesting. I just wish you,s would write what birds they are so that divs like me wouldnt have to keep saying " errr whats that one called mate " Get a little pocket bird guide book and don't just bung it on a shelf .. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CRAZYHORSE 2,647 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 here is some more 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Can I just say, Anyone thinking of a Tamron or Sigma 150-500 or 150-600 lens, DONT BOTHER... Save your money and get a 300mm or 500mm prime lens... Piss all over zoom lenses Please pardon my ignorance, what are the advantages of a prime lens over a telephoto? TC Prime lenses have better quality glass, tend to be a lot sharper, a lot faster focusing and of a lower F number allowing more light into camera enabling faster shutter speeds in lower light... Zoom lenses adjust the F number throughout the zoom, so you could be at f5.6 at 150mm and then step down to f6.3 at 300mm which means that you'll often have to change ISO/shutter speed... The zoom lens is a "jack of all trades" but the prime is the "master"... The only zoom I would consider for wildlife is a Canon 100-400 mkii as its an amazingly sharp lens but does come with a nice price tag too... The Canon 400 f5.6 is one to go for that's reasonably priced and excellent for wildlife, it doesn't have image stabilisation but if shooting birds and wildlife then a fast shutter speed is generally required which means the IS isn't really an issue Hope this makes sense and is only my opinion... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EF-400mm-F-5-6-L-EF-USM-lens-/172025210616?hash=item280d8066f8:g:5xEAAOSwnipWYDmg TC http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151987537136?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HPR 1,160 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Quality mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PINNACLE 2,297 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I took these yesterday, the Kestrel was whilst out with the mutts and it had been interacting with another. I was told later they had got it together so hopefully some more to come. Kestrel by Martin Billard, on Flickr Short Eared Owl by Martin Billard, on Flickr Short Eared Owl by Martin Billard, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PINNACLE 2,297 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Can I just say, Anyone thinking of a Tamron or Sigma 150-500 or 150-600 lens, DONT BOTHER... Save your money and get a 300mm or 500mm prime lens... Piss all over zoom lenses Please pardon my ignorance, what are the advantages of a prime lens over a telephoto? TC Prime lenses have better quality glass, tend to be a lot sharper, a lot faster focusing and of a lower F number allowing more light into camera enabling faster shutter speeds in lower light... Zoom lenses adjust the F number throughout the zoom, so you could be at f5.6 at 150mm and then step down to f6.3 at 300mm which means that you'll often have to change ISO/shutter speed... The zoom lens is a "jack of all trades" but the prime is the "master"... The only zoom I would consider for wildlife is a Canon 100-400 mkii as its an amazingly sharp lens but does come with a nice price tag too... The Canon 400 f5.6 is one to go for that's reasonably priced and excellent for wildlife, it doesn't have image stabilisation but if shooting birds and wildlife then a fast shutter speed is generally required which means the IS isn't really an issue Hope this makes sense and is only my opinion... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EF-400mm-F-5-6-L-EF-USM-lens-/172025210616?hash=item280d8066f8:g:5xEAAOSwnipWYDmg TC http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151987537136?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT There are other options and not all zooms are variable aperture. I went for the 300mm which has image stabilization and a 1.4x extender which worked out about the same as a 400mm. I now have 300mm , 420mm even 600mm at f8. I have just ordered a Sigma 120-300f2.8 which does give f2,8 over its zoom range the older version is also well priced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Can I just say, Anyone thinking of a Tamron or Sigma 150-500 or 150-600 lens, DONT BOTHER... Save your money and get a 300mm or 500mm prime lens... Piss all over zoom lenses Please pardon my ignorance, what are the advantages of a prime lens over a telephoto? TC Prime lenses have better quality glass, tend to be a lot sharper, a lot faster focusing and of a lower F number allowing more light into camera enabling faster shutter speeds in lower light... Zoom lenses adjust the F number throughout the zoom, so you could be at f5.6 at 150mm and then step down to f6.3 at 300mm which means that you'll often have to change ISO/shutter speed... The zoom lens is a "jack of all trades" but the prime is the "master"... The only zoom I would consider for wildlife is a Canon 100-400 mkii as its an amazingly sharp lens but does come with a nice price tag too... The Canon 400 f5.6 is one to go for that's reasonably priced and excellent for wildlife, it doesn't have image stabilisation but if shooting birds and wildlife then a fast shutter speed is generally required which means the IS isn't really an issue Hope this makes sense and is only my opinion... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EF-400mm-F-5-6-L-EF-USM-lens-/172025210616?hash=item280d8066f8:g:5xEAAOSwnipWYDmg TC http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151987537136?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT There are other options and not all zooms are variable aperture. I went for the 300mm which has image stabilization and a 1.4x extender which worked out about the same as a 400mm. I now have 300mm , 420mm even 600mm at f8. I have just ordered a Sigma 120-300f2.8 which does give f2,8 over its zoom range the older version is also well priced. tried other lenses and they just dont cut it, 400mm f2.8 with 1.4 = 560mm @ f4 with a 2x extender = 800mm @ f5.6, most of the shots i have posted have been taken with a 70 - 200 F$ is but to get the detail you need to get very close to the subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Omanyra 2,518 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Some serious amounts of money for some of these lenses...more than what I paid for my car. But, if its your hobby I suppose..I was once told to get the best camera gear that you can afford, Ive got a second ot third hand camera, and a second hand lens, but, I did buy my 1.4 tc new 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,077 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Certainly out of my league, some of those prices, but the quality shines through 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
top dog 1 3,148 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 took this pic with a the kit lens 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,077 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Anyone had good results digi_scopeing ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,322 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Some beautiful pictures there lads Edited March 4, 2016 by kanny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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PINNACLE 2,297 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Anyone had good results digi_scopeing ? I know someone who does and his photos are excellent he is also a really good bloke! link to his flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/56987879@N06/ Two from this evening Short Eared Owl by Martin Billard, on Flickr Short Eared Owl by Martin Billard, on Flickr 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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