1st hour w/ the Bigma...350Xt free zone...

BricRoth said:

Hey All,

My Bigma arrived 60 mins ago! It's a nice sunny day here in the
bootheel of Missouri, so I figured a run to the park was in order.
I beg you forgiveness but being as my Reb is still at Canon for
repair, I grabbed a Mark II 1d from work to test the lens.

I decided I would only shoot handheld and only at 500mm just to see
if I could really disappoint myself. Just for the record, I am not
one of those guys that the 1 to 1 ratio works for. I never feel
I'm stable enough.

First impressions of the Bigma. It's a good looking lens. I'm a
little worried about the "felt" like covering on the lens hood.
I'm not the gentle kind with my equipment, and this looks like it
could scratch and peel fast. The zoom was a little stiff like has
been described, but not uncomfortable. The weight was not as bad
as I thought. Not much more if any than a canon 70-200 2.8 L IS.

The reach is incredible! I kept thinking I was at the end and it
had more left. It is not hard to find objects in the viewfinder
even when extended fully. Shake is noticeable when out at 500
though.

Focus was very fast and by my first few shot accurate. (on this
camera anyway) I will wait on the true focus test until my DReb is
back next week I hope.

I can tell that this lens is going to be everything I wanted! The
test pics below are 2 of about 15 I took. I wanted to show
handheld at 2 different shutter speeds. One is at 640th the other
is at 250. I know 250th handheld is way out there but again, I am
just playin so far.

Just for the record. This lens is not automatic. I can tell there
is a learning curve to it. I have a deeper respect for all of you
Bigma shooter with the in flight images. That being said, I can't
wait to make ALL the mistakes and learn! Just a few snapshots from
a 10 minute run to the park for lunch.

Developed in C1, slight usm and quick post.

First shot.....200iso 640th of a sec 5.6 apt. Hand held



100 percent crop



Second shot......200iso 250th of a sec 8.0 apt. hand held (A
little shake in the eye is noticable)



100 percent crop



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BricRoth said:

Focus was very fast and by my first few shot accurate. (on this
camera anyway) I will wait on the true focus test until my DReb is
back next week I hope.

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BricRoth said:

Just for the record. This lens is not automatic. I can tell there
is a learning curve to it. I have a deeper respect for all of you
Bigma shooter with the in flight images. That being said, I can't
wait to make ALL the mistakes and learn! Just a few snapshots from
a 10 minute run to the park for lunch.

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MartinM2 said:

Second, What "Felt like covering"? Mine has no such covering, it's
just a black satin plastic that looks alot like the rest of the
lens.

Sounds like a change to me..?

BricRoth said:

Hey All,

My Bigma arrived 60 mins ago! It's a nice sunny day here in the
bootheel of Missouri, so I figured a run to the park was in order.
I beg you forgiveness but being as my Reb is still at Canon for
repair, I grabbed a Mark II 1d from work to test the lens.

I decided I would only shoot handheld and only at 500mm just to see
if I could really disappoint myself. Just for the record, I am not
one of those guys that the 1 to 1 ratio works for. I never feel
I'm stable enough.

First impressions of the Bigma. It's a good looking lens. I'm a
little worried about the "felt" like covering on the lens hood.
I'm not the gentle kind with my equipment, and this looks like it
could scratch and peel fast. The zoom was a little stiff like has
been described, but not uncomfortable. The weight was not as bad
as I thought. Not much more if any than a canon 70-200 2.8 L IS.

The reach is incredible! I kept thinking I was at the end and it
had more left. It is not hard to find objects in the viewfinder
even when extended fully. Shake is noticeable when out at 500
though.

Focus was very fast and by my first few shot accurate. (on this
camera anyway) I will wait on the true focus test until my DReb is
back next week I hope.

I can tell that this lens is going to be everything I wanted! The
test pics below are 2 of about 15 I took. I wanted to show
handheld at 2 different shutter speeds. One is at 640th the other
is at 250. I know 250th handheld is way out there but again, I am
just playin so far.

Just for the record. This lens is not automatic. I can tell there
is a learning curve to it. I have a deeper respect for all of you
Bigma shooter with the in flight images. That being said, I can't
wait to make ALL the mistakes and learn! Just a few snapshots from
a 10 minute run to the park for lunch.

Developed in C1, slight usm and quick post.

First shot.....200iso 640th of a sec 5.6 apt. Hand held



100 percent crop



Second shot......200iso 250th of a sec 8.0 apt. hand held (A
little shake in the eye is noticable)



100 percent crop



--
Photo Gallery @ http://www.therothenbergers.com/gallery

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Marcos Villaroman said:

BricRoth said:

Focus was very fast and by my first few shot accurate. (on this
camera anyway) I will wait on the true focus test until my DReb is
back next week I hope.

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Look forward to hearing how you find focusing with the DReb.

MarcosV said:

Just for the record. This lens is not automatic. I can tell there
is a learning curve to it. I have a deeper respect for all of you
Bigma shooter with the in flight images. That being said, I can't
wait to make ALL the mistakes and learn! Just a few snapshots from
a 10 minute run to the park for lunch.

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You ran with your BIGMA??? Wow. You gotta be in better shape
than I thought to handle this lens.

Anyway, congratulations on your new lens and sharing the pics. I'm
starting to lean towards a BIGMA myself...

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BricRoth said:

Hey All,

My Bigma arrived 60 mins ago! It's a nice sunny day here in the
bootheel of Missouri, so I figured a run to the park was in order.
I beg you forgiveness but being as my Reb is still at Canon for
repair, I grabbed a Mark II 1d from work to test the lens.

I decided I would only shoot handheld and only at 500mm just to see
if I could really disappoint myself. Just for the record, I am not
one of those guys that the 1 to 1 ratio works for. I never feel
I'm stable enough.

First impressions of the Bigma. It's a good looking lens. I'm a
little worried about the "felt" like covering on the lens hood.
I'm not the gentle kind with my equipment, and this looks like it
could scratch and peel fast. The zoom was a little stiff like has
been described, but not uncomfortable. The weight was not as bad
as I thought. Not much more if any than a canon 70-200 2.8 L IS.

The reach is incredible! I kept thinking I was at the end and it
had more left. It is not hard to find objects in the viewfinder
even when extended fully. Shake is noticeable when out at 500
though.

Focus was very fast and by my first few shot accurate. (on this
camera anyway) I will wait on the true focus test until my DReb is
back next week I hope.

I can tell that this lens is going to be everything I wanted! The
test pics below are 2 of about 15 I took. I wanted to show
handheld at 2 different shutter speeds. One is at 640th the other
is at 250. I know 250th handheld is way out there but again, I am
just playin so far.

Just for the record. This lens is not automatic. I can tell there
is a learning curve to it. I have a deeper respect for all of you
Bigma shooter with the in flight images. That being said, I can't
wait to make ALL the mistakes and learn! Just a few snapshots from
a 10 minute run to the park for lunch.

Developed in C1, slight usm and quick post.

First shot.....200iso 640th of a sec 5.6 apt. Hand held



100 percent crop



Second shot......200iso 250th of a sec 8.0 apt. hand held (A
little shake in the eye is noticable)



100 percent crop



--
Photo Gallery @ http://www.therothenbergers.com/gallery

Click to expand...

BricRoth said:

I told you I had only had it an hour. I put it on and didn't look
at it again. It felt soft but i guess it's part of the plastic.
It's texured but not a covering like I thought. thanks!

Bric

MartinM2 said:

Second, What "Felt like covering"? Mine has no such covering, it's
just a black satin plastic that looks alot like the rest of the
lens.

Sounds like a change to me..?

BricRoth said:

Hey All,

My Bigma arrived 60 mins ago! It's a nice sunny day here in the
bootheel of Missouri, so I figured a run to the park was in order.
I beg you forgiveness but being as my Reb is still at Canon for
repair, I grabbed a Mark II 1d from work to test the lens.

I decided I would only shoot handheld and only at 500mm just to see
if I could really disappoint myself. Just for the record, I am not
one of those guys that the 1 to 1 ratio works for. I never feel
I'm stable enough.

First impressions of the Bigma. It's a good looking lens. I'm a
little worried about the "felt" like covering on the lens hood.
I'm not the gentle kind with my equipment, and this looks like it
could scratch and peel fast. The zoom was a little stiff like has
been described, but not uncomfortable. The weight was not as bad
as I thought. Not much more if any than a canon 70-200 2.8 L IS.

The reach is incredible! I kept thinking I was at the end and it
had more left. It is not hard to find objects in the viewfinder
even when extended fully. Shake is noticeable when out at 500
though.

Focus was very fast and by my first few shot accurate. (on this
camera anyway) I will wait on the true focus test until my DReb is
back next week I hope.

I can tell that this lens is going to be everything I wanted! The
test pics below are 2 of about 15 I took. I wanted to show
handheld at 2 different shutter speeds. One is at 640th the other
is at 250. I know 250th handheld is way out there but again, I am
just playin so far.

Just for the record. This lens is not automatic. I can tell there
is a learning curve to it. I have a deeper respect for all of you
Bigma shooter with the in flight images. That being said, I can't
wait to make ALL the mistakes and learn! Just a few snapshots from
a 10 minute run to the park for lunch.

Developed in C1, slight usm and quick post.

First shot.....200iso 640th of a sec 5.6 apt. Hand held



100 percent crop



Second shot......200iso 250th of a sec 8.0 apt. hand held (A
little shake in the eye is noticable)



100 percent crop



--
Photo Gallery @ http://www.therothenbergers.com/gallery

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BricRoth said:

Hey All,

My Bigma arrived 60 mins ago! It's a nice sunny day here in the
bootheel of Missouri, so I figured a run to the park was in order.
I beg you forgiveness but being as my Reb is still at Canon for
repair, I grabbed a Mark II 1d from work to test the lens.

I decided I would only shoot handheld and only at 500mm just to see
if I could really disappoint myself. Just for the record, I am not
one of those guys that the 1 to 1 ratio works for. I never feel
I'm stable enough.

First impressions of the Bigma. It's a good looking lens. I'm a
little worried about the "felt" like covering on the lens hood.
I'm not the gentle kind with my equipment, and this looks like it
could scratch and peel fast. The zoom was a little stiff like has
been described, but not uncomfortable. The weight was not as bad
as I thought. Not much more if any than a canon 70-200 2.8 L IS.

The reach is incredible! I kept thinking I was at the end and it
had more left. It is not hard to find objects in the viewfinder
even when extended fully. Shake is noticeable when out at 500
though.

Focus was very fast and by my first few shot accurate. (on this
camera anyway) I will wait on the true focus test until my DReb is
back next week I hope.

I can tell that this lens is going to be everything I wanted! The
test pics below are 2 of about 15 I took. I wanted to show
handheld at 2 different shutter speeds. One is at 640th the other
is at 250. I know 250th handheld is way out there but again, I am
just playin so far.

Just for the record. This lens is not automatic. I can tell there
is a learning curve to it. I have a deeper respect for all of you
Bigma shooter with the in flight images. That being said, I can't
wait to make ALL the mistakes and learn! Just a few snapshots from
a 10 minute run to the park for lunch.

Developed in C1, slight usm and quick post.

First shot.....200iso 640th of a sec 5.6 apt. Hand held



100 percent crop



Second shot......200iso 250th of a sec 8.0 apt. hand held (A
little shake in the eye is noticable)



100 percent crop



--
Photo Gallery @ http://www.therothenbergers.com/gallery

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deepak rao said:

I will be getting mine in Jun/Jul and I CANT wait. So what should I
do?

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Eric CAN said:

You're spoiled using this with a 1D Mark II though, I doubt AF will
be the same with 300D.

From what I can see, your copy is quite fine indeed. Lots of
details, even at F/6.3. BTW, the camera reports F/5.6, but its
F/6.3. Just add 1/3 F/stop on each reported one you got by the
camera.

Don't worry about how the lens cap, I'm constantly inverting the
cap so it fits in the backpack. No issue with that whatsoever.

Have fun with the Bigma !

Cheers

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