Showcase Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM/Sports

[trenchmonkey]

Wow Will. This shot has it all. The sharpness/the colour/smood BG But no tail? 60mm to 600mm remember .
Cheers.
Mike

Thanks, Mike. I did get the whole tail in subsequent shots BUT the eye was
1/2 shut and this is just field "testing"...certainly nothing I'd be printing.

 

[Mike Irish]

Thanks, Mike. I did get the whole tail in subsequent shots BUT the eye was
1/2 shut and this is just field "testing"...certainly nothing I'd be printing.

Well Will. I really like the shot and the detail you got with the lens is surprisingly good. Was this shot with the D500? How is the VR on the lens? How does it compare weight wise and VR performance to the 150x600 Sports you once had??
Cheers.
Mike

 

[trenchmonkey]

Well Will. I really like the shot and the detail you got with the lens is surprisingly good. Was this shot with the D500? How is the VR on the lens? How does it compare weight wise and VR performance to the 150x600 Sports you once had??
Cheers.
Mike

It was. OS (VR) about the same...should be noted I hardly ever use it as most of my subjects move. Little lighter and more compact,
the 60-600 balances better and is sharper than the earlier Sport wide open @600mm. This is where mine lives, HTH

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[Mike Irish]

It was. OS (VR) about the same...should be noted I hardly ever use it as most of my subjects move. Little lighter and more compact,
the 60-600 balances better and is sharper than the earlier Sport wide open @600mm. This is where mine lives, HTH

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Thank you Will for that information. I must see can I find on to try out for myself so.
Regards.
Mike

 

[andreasb]

Hi Will , looking good, now how is AF speed compared to a 500mm F4 VR and a 200-500mm?

 

[trenchmonkey]

Hi Will , looking good, now how is AF speed compared to a 500mm F4 VR and a 200-500mm?

About right in the middle of the two, Andreas. Very pleased with capturing subjects coming right at me, thanks!

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This with the D810....the D500's keeper rate is even better!!

 

[trenchmonkey]

Shot some Team Roping yesterday from inside the arena.
Only a couple of close calls Love the range and IQ...
handles like a dream.

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[trenchmonkey]

Today is "Hump Day" and thought this appropriate to post...
Couple of North American Kestrels gettin' busy
Backyard crop from ~90 yds. Thx for lookin'
D500 wide open

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[Louis Champan]

Sweet shot Will.

 

[trenchmonkey]

Like what I'm seeing with the zoom on FX...
Group AF is very fast AND accurate!

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[trenchmonkey]

Played "small ball" this morning for a little
change of pace...

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[trenchmonkey]

Breakfast run at 1st light...

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[trenchmonkey]

Ibis in the morning

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[rick_reno]

The color on that Ibis is great Will

 

[trenchmonkey]

The color on that Ibis is great Will

Thanks, Rick...in the right light they're iridescent! BTW, love your updated profile pic

 

[trenchmonkey]

Slim pickings today, for both of us
Face only it's mother could love...a TV IF for your perusal.

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[trenchmonkey]

Woke up with a Woodie handheld

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[rick_reno]

^wow Will, one of your best.

 

[trenchmonkey]

Thanks, Rick. One from this crisp 25 degree morning...

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[rick_reno]

wow, another beauty.