Birds Little beauty and a big jump by me

[RogerSmith]

So I made a big jump and bought a long prime, used (400 f2.8). I am very excited to take it out. This was one my my first backyard images making sure it all worked. Already love it.

• ILCE-1
• FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 560.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 400

 

[iamdlewis]

Seem like it is broken, should probably send it over to me to see if I can get it to work correctly.

 

[Tim Mayo]

Congrats on the new lens Roger. Looks like it's working a treat!

 

[AlphaWorld]

Gee, looks like you already have it dialled in. Enjoy your new lens!

 

[Slug]

Nice, so lucky to have those little birds on hand.

 

[iamdlewis]

Since you seem to be getting Hummingbirds regularly you should try some shots without the 1.4x. The inflight Allen's seemed kind of soft or at least softer than I typically see with the 100-400GM.

 

[RogerSmith]

Since you seem to be getting Hummingbirds regularly you should try some shots without the 1.4x. The inflight Allen's seemed kind of soft or at least softer than I typically see with the 100-400GM.

Thanks David appreciate the feedback. On the allens, to my eye the body / face of the bird is tack sharp. The wing blur is just part of how fast these little birds are beating their wings where even 1/4000 doesn't guarantee frozen motion. Its the 400 prime also, and I shot it without the TC a bunch this weekend as well and loved the sharpness (see pelican below)

• ILCE-1
• FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/3.5
• 1/5000 sec
• ISO 500

 

[iamdlewis]

Thanks David appreciate the feedback. On the allens, to my eye the body / face of the bird is tack sharp. The wing blur is just part of how fast these little birds are beating their wings where even 1/4000 doesn't guarantee frozen motion. Its the 400 prime also, and I shot it without the TC a bunch this weekend as well and loved the sharpness (see pelican below)

I am very aware of what photographing hummingbirds is like as I crossed the 70 species mark this year. If you are happy with the photos that is all that really matters.

 

[RogerSmith]

I am very aware of what photographing hummingbirds is like as I crossed the 70 species mark this year. If you are happy with the photos that is all that really matters.

 

[Jeff A]

So I made a big jump and bought a long prime, used (400 f2.8). I am very excited to take it out. This was one my my first backyard images making sure it all worked. Already love it.
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That image is great! Congratulations.