All this talk of lens samples had looking at old and new shots so 2 here 5years apart post comments or, post 2 shots 5years apart if you like

[spudhead]

2 shots 5 years apart one 42mp full frame a-mount Sony a99ii and 1989 Minolta 400 4.5 g and 1.4 tc 2018 , the other Sony a9i 24mp 200-600 and 1.4 tc both kestrels comment if you want or add 2 shots 5 years apart

• ILCA-99M2
• 400mm F4.5
• 560.0 mm
• ƒ/14
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 500

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) + 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC)
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

There is more detail in that first shot I feel. Really nice colours, thanks to that lens. Great pics, well processed.

 

[spudhead]

There is more detail in that first shot I feel. Really nice colours, thanks to that lens. Great pics, well processed.

Thanks Kev, for sure the glass is nice even with the tc but the other thing is the extra mega pixels are something I need in my next camera

 

[spudhead]

Agreed there. Tough to beat the old Minolta coatings for color and contrast.

I need a camera that brings them back into use soon

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

That kestrel is on the good stuff. He looks younger as he gets older..!

 

[spudhead]

That kestrel is on the good stuff. He looks younger as he gets older..!

Well Clint I entertained the thought that it might not be the same kestrel

 

[spudhead]

And you're certain his feet aren't nailed to the post in the second shot? Asking for a friend.

No just super glued, I did know you had friends Tim, I thought you just had people you have not upset yet