A couple from yesterday

[pauln]

 

[ChrisLumix]

That second shot is a classic view of a fishing bird

[JamWheel]

Nice shots. I prefer the second I think - the first looks like you could do with getting down to eye height with it but that isn't always possible.

 

How is the new lens? Heavy I imagine

[pauln]

I wish it was possible but it's private land so you have to shoot from the road bridge, the lens is fantastic although I do need to get my head round the focus pre-sets and fancy buttons, it does have some weight to it but hand holding is possible, the second image (tern) was handheld

[JamWheel]

Focus presets I think would come in handy if you have a specific set position - my main thought is bird perches you have specifically set up.

 

In practice though, I have found it easier just to let them camera re-focus.

 

What camera bag do you have and will it encompass this beast you have purchased?

[pauln]

I have a hard case for the lens mate, the camera is detached before and after each use and lives in an old slr bag that I had when I use to use an old miranda

[JamWheel]

I have a hard case for mine, gave up with it in the end and bought an enormous bag. It means the lens is inside protection more than when I had the case as I couldn't carry it with me easily at shows.

Also makes my bag so heavy I defy anyone to outrun me carrying it :)

[pauln]

It's not so bad for me at the moment because my main location is accessible by car so the case goes in the motor and I set up on location but I wouldn't want to go for a walk with it I must admit

[pauln]

Here's another shot, not as nice as the first tern but I love the bokeh on this lens. The first tern was shot against a stubble field and the second was shot in front of a tree

[ChrisLumix]

Here's another shot, not as nice as the first tern but I love the bokeh on this lens. The first tern was shot against a stubble field and the second was shot in front of a treeattachment-123.jpeg

 

I actually prefer this one because there is just enough detail in the background to provide context

[THELONGMAN]

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Two cracking shots, they make we want to get into photographing birds?

 

Geoff