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Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

01/24/2005 12:09:29 PM · #1

I`ve just taken delivery of my birthday pressy a 135-400 Sigma lens.
As my birthday isn`t until the beginning of March..I thought I better test it.
This was taken on a dull day through the glass of our conservatory.
settings were..F6.3, 1/160, ISO 1600.
I`ve reduced the noise slightly and there are some compression artifacts showing that aren`t on the compressed version that I uploaded, but that apart, Im delighted with the performance of the lens and look forward to trying some sports shots with it.
Anyone out there with experience of this lens ?

Message edited by author 2005-01-24 13:55:13.

coolhar

01/24/2005 12:31:22 PM · #2

Looks pretty decent to me, especially considering the less than ideal conditions. What focal lenght was that pic taken at?

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/24/2005 01:54:34 PM · #3

Originally posted by coolhar:

Looks pretty decent to me, especially considering the less than ideal conditions. What focal lenght was that pic taken at?

Fully extended Harvey.. @ 400mm

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

01/24/2005 02:02:32 PM · #4

Happy pre-birthday Gordon.

Is this the lens?

That's big, but the reviewers like it ;)

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

01/24/2005 02:05:28 PM · #5

That looks pretty damn good to me, geewhy!

That lens could well be a contender when I upgrade to DSLR...and a Blue Tit is not the largest of subjects to get a photo of.

Great shot...would love to see some more examples.

Steve

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/24/2005 03:16:10 PM · #6

Originally posted by Formerlee:

Great shot...would love to see some more examples.

Steve

So would I Steve..but my better half won`t let me use it until March :(

Neil...That is indeed the lens..I read all the reviews I could find and they seem to be pretty accurate...Plusses are that it is very sharp across the range..(Although I`ve only had the chance to test it at 400mm). On the downside...it`s quite heavy and the AF is noisier than I`m used to but also quicker than I expected...If that`s all I`ve got to complain about, I`ll be delighted.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

01/24/2005 03:20:10 PM · #7

Originally posted by geewhy:

Originally posted by Formerlee:

Great shot...would love to see some more examples.

Steve

So would I Steve..but my better half won`t let me use it until March :(

Neil...That is indeed the lens..I read all the reviews I could find and they seem to be pretty accurate...Plusses are that it is very sharp across the range..(Although I`ve only had the chance to test it at 400mm). On the downside...it`s quite heavy and the AF is noisier than I`m used to but also quicker than I expected...If that`s all I`ve got to complain about, I`ll be delighted.

Enjoy the lens when you get it.

Murphy tells me that there will be "Telephoto" or "Bird Nests", or "Birds in Flight" challenge coming in February...

Plexxoid

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

01/24/2005 03:23:15 PM · #8

Why was it stopped down? It looks a little blurred, would a faster shutter help?

Message edited by author 2005-01-24 15:23:32.