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Some of you wanted Sigma 50-500 examples? ;-)

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Hello all,

In another thread was asked for Sigma 50-500 sample shots.
Sorry for all the images, but this lens is worth it ;-)))
Some images may be posted her before, but here they are for the "newbies" ...









Kind regards,
Jaja
http://www.belgiumdigital.com
 
Post some full 100% images or 100% crop of images to show the real quality. These look like they've had quite a bit of PS loving with USM and resizes. EXIF data would be nice too.

Thanks!
Jaja - Belgium Digital said:
Hello all,

In another thread was asked for Sigma 50-500 sample shots.
Sorry for all the images, but this lens is worth it ;-)))
Some images may be posted her before, but here they are for the
"newbies" ...









Kind regards,
Jaja
http://www.belgiumdigital.com
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Ozy
http://www.carandmodel.com
1D, D60, 70-200L f2.8 IS, 16-35L, 28-135 IS, & 50 f1.4, 550EX
 
Hello 'Ozy',

I can't post crops since I'm "at work" ;-)))
So I don't have the originals over here ...

PS? Ok, here is what I did:
  • a little USM with these parameters: Amount 100%, Radius 1, Threshold 3
  • a little more contrast
That's all - my "standard" post processing
These images are also on Belgium Digital (BD crew albums - Canon D60)
The exif-info is dsplayed in the albums ...

Kind regards,
Jaja
http://www.belgiumdigital.com
'Ozy' said:
Post some full 100% images or 100% crop of images to show the real
quality. These look like they've had quite a bit of PS loving with
USM and resizes. EXIF data would be nice too.

Thanks!
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Jaja - Belgium Digital said:
I can't post crops since I'm "at work" ;-)))
So I don't have the originals over here ...

PS? Ok, here is what I did:
  • a little USM with these parameters: Amount 100%, Radius 1,
Threshold 3
  • a little more contrast
That's all - my "standard" post processing
These images are also on Belgium Digital (BD crew albums - Canon D60)
The exif-info is dsplayed in the albums ...

Kind regards,
Jaja
http://www.belgiumdigital.com
'Ozy' said:
Post some full 100% images or 100% crop of images to show the real
quality. These look like they've had quite a bit of PS loving with
USM and resizes. EXIF data would be nice too.

Thanks!
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Reuven
photo site: http://www.reuvenlevitt.com
 
Hello Reuven Levitt,

Yes, the Sigma can autofocus without any problems.
Sigma uses a little trick to autofocus at f6.7.
The lens "fools" the camera by pretending it's f5.6 ...
All the above photos were taken using autofocus - and I always use autofocus.

Here's another image at 500mm:



Even when the subject is moving away very fast (the powerboat), autofocus is doing a great job.

Except when using the Sigma 2xconverter, autofocus isn't possible.
Here's an example of the 50-500 + 2xconverter (=1.000mm).



All shown images were taken handheld - no tripod.

Kind regards,
Jaja
http://www.belgiumdigital.com
 
These photos look great and always tempt me to buy this lens. Also, I'd be dissapointed if you didn't take advantage of PS. I do with every single photo I take with my D60. You also have to remember that it's Jaja taking these photos who is probably in the upper 3 percentile of photographers when it comes to framing and capturing the action. So you have to compensate for this as well.

James
 
Hi Jaja, I always love seeing your work. Thanks for taking the time to post these shots again. I have planned on ordering this lens within the next week. Should be fun, even if it is the size of a Howitzer ;) If all goes well, I hope to give you some friendly competition soon my friend.
Thanks again Jaja. Keep up your great work.
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Mike Malloy - Canon D60, Sigma 15-30, Sigma 28-70 2.8 EX DF, Tamron 28-300 XR, Canon 420EX flash.
My D60 Gallery -> http://www.mindandmachine.com
 
I was on the fence about getting this, but I am sold now. Jaja, you should get a commision from Sigma for all the lenses you are selling. Great looking shots too.
Mike Malloy said:
Hi Jaja, I always love seeing your work. Thanks for taking the time
to post these shots again. I have planned on ordering this lens
within the next week. Should be fun, even if it is the size of a
Howitzer ;) If all goes well, I hope to give you some friendly
competition soon my friend.
Thanks again Jaja. Keep up your great work.
--
Mike Malloy - Canon D60, Sigma 15-30, Sigma 28-70 2.8 EX DF, Tamron
28-300 XR, Canon 420EX flash.
My D60 Gallery -> http://www.mindandmachine.com
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Never argue with an idiot. they will drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience. ;-)
 
Hello Bill,

Yes, f6.3 at 500mm ...
But that's no problem, even in our "not that sunny" Belgium.
I often use ISO200/400 at 500mm and the image quality remains great ...

Jaja
 
Hiya Jaja,

I converted from the E10 to the D30. And I may very well have to get this after I get the 550EX. Not sure how it would work shooting custom fashion dolls (16" dolls like Barbie). ;)

Thanks for the examples.
Jaja - Belgium Digital said:
Hello all,

In another thread was asked for Sigma 50-500 sample shots.
Sorry for all the images, but this lens is worth it ;-)))
Some images may be posted her before, but here they are for the
"newbies" ...
...
Click to expand...
--
TonyK
 
Hello Mike,

Thanks a lot ...
Here's an image of the "Howitzer":



Enjoy the 50-500 ... but be prepared for some extra excercices for your arms ;-)))

Kind regards,
Jaja
Mike Malloy said:
Hi Jaja, I always love seeing your work. Thanks for taking the time
to post these shots again. I have planned on ordering this lens
within the next week. Should be fun, even if it is the size of a
Howitzer ;) If all goes well, I hope to give you some friendly
competition soon my friend.
Thanks again Jaja. Keep up your great work.
--
Mike Malloy - Canon D60, Sigma 15-30, Sigma 28-70 2.8 EX DF, Tamron
28-300 XR, Canon 420EX flash.
My D60 Gallery -> http://www.mindandmachine.com
Click to expand...
 
Hello TonyK_in_Texas,

... and so we meet again over here ;-)))

I also have the 550EX and despite of what some experience, I have no problems with that flash. It does a perfect job in "flash" mode and as fill-in.

I even use it with the Sigma 50-500 at 500mm (indoor and ourdoor as fill-in for close-ups at 500mm).

Kind regards,
Jaja
TonyK_in_Texas said:
I converted from the E10 to the D30. And I may very well have to
get this after I get the 550EX. Not sure how it would work
shooting custom fashion dolls (16" dolls like Barbie). ;)

Thanks for the examples.
Jaja - Belgium Digital said:
Hello all,

In another thread was asked for Sigma 50-500 sample shots.
Sorry for all the images, but this lens is worth it ;-)))
Some images may be posted her before, but here they are for the
"newbies" ...
...
Click to expand...
--
TonyK
Click to expand...
 
Reuven, your images are amazing, great subjects, wonderful compositions, light is near perfect on most and colors are wonderful. I am very glad to have the chance to look at them. One question though? which items were shot with the 50-500 lense? (any? all?).. if so, can you share some of your experience with it a- same as Ozi haverequested from Jaja b- how do you handletheweight?

thanks again - what a joy it was

Ruvy
 
Jaja, will all the deep respect I have for your talent, can you explain how do you hand hold this monster? I find even 200mm teleshowing up minor hand shakes and general body motion/vibs. perheps I am doing something wrong and will love to improve

thanks

Ruvy
Jaja - Belgium Digital said:
Thanks a lot ...
Here's an image of the "Howitzer":



Enjoy the 50-500 ... but be prepared for some extra excercices for
your arms ;-)))

Kind regards,
Jaja
Mike Malloy said:
Hi Jaja, I always love seeing your work. Thanks for taking the time
to post these shots again. I have planned on ordering this lens
within the next week. Should be fun, even if it is the size of a
Howitzer ;) If all goes well, I hope to give you some friendly
competition soon my friend.
Thanks again Jaja. Keep up your great work.
--
Mike Malloy - Canon D60, Sigma 15-30, Sigma 28-70 2.8 EX DF, Tamron
28-300 XR, Canon 420EX flash.
My D60 Gallery -> http://www.mindandmachine.com
Click to expand...
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Ruvy
 
Hello Ruvy,

It has a lot to do with the perfect balance of the camera+lens.

The Sigma 50-500 has a percet "tripod mount", but also perfectly suitable as handhold support ...

Now, one need of course "a decent" shutterspeed, but I managed once a close-up of an elephant at 500mm at 1/80 sec ...
And practicing is also a "must" ...

Kind regards,
Jaja
Ruvy said:
thanks

Ruvy
Jaja - Belgium Digital said:
Thanks a lot ...
Here's an image of the "Howitzer":



Enjoy the 50-500 ... but be prepared for some extra excercices for
your arms ;-)))

Kind regards,
Jaja
Mike Malloy said:
Hi Jaja, I always love seeing your work. Thanks for taking the time
to post these shots again. I have planned on ordering this lens
within the next week. Should be fun, even if it is the size of a
Howitzer ;) If all goes well, I hope to give you some friendly
competition soon my friend.
Thanks again Jaja. Keep up your great work.
--
Mike Malloy - Canon D60, Sigma 15-30, Sigma 28-70 2.8 EX DF, Tamron
28-300 XR, Canon 420EX flash.
My D60 Gallery -> http://www.mindandmachine.com
Click to expand...
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Ruvy
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Evening,

I am torn between the Metz 45 CL-4 and the 550EX. I would have to get the cable adapter for the 550 as I use a Stroboframe. The Metz has a bracket and a sync. I would not feel the need to get the Metz 3102 attachment just yet.

What do you think of the two flashes? My current flash is a Vivitar 285 HV.

Thanks,
Jaja - Belgium Digital said:
... and so we meet again over here ;-)))
I also have the 550EX and despite of what some experience, I have
no problems with that flash. It does a perfect job in "flash" mode
and as fill-in.
I even use it with the Sigma 50-500 at 500mm (indoor and ourdoor as
fill-in for close-ups at 500mm).

Kind regards,
Jaja
TonyK_in_Texas said:
I converted from the E10 to the D30. And I may very well have to
get this after I get the 550EX. Not sure how it would work
shooting custom fashion dolls (16" dolls like Barbie). ;)

Thanks for the examples.
Jaja - Belgium Digital said:
Hello all,

In another thread was asked for Sigma 50-500 sample shots.
Sorry for all the images, but this lens is worth it ;-)))
Some images may be posted her before, but here they are for the
"newbies" ...
...
Click to expand...
--
TonyK
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
--
TonyK
 
Jaja - Belgium Digital said:
Hello all,

In another thread was asked for Sigma 50-500 sample shots.
Sorry for all the images, but this lens is worth it ;-)))
Some images may be posted her before, but here they are for the
"newbies" ...
Click to expand...
Jaja:

I was the one who originally asked for some pics. I wish I could post a pic of my expression when the images first appeared on the screen! Wow! Very impressive shots! I remember some of your work when you were active on the Olympus E-10 forum. Keep up the fine work, and thanks for posting the images.

Best,

Troy
 
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