Mountain Bluebird

The Mountain Bluebirds winter along the caprock of the Texas HighPlains from Idaho and the Dakotas. It is a real treat to be able to visit them on some of the big ranches where there are NO people or political opinions but rather abundant wildlife and beautiful country. Dr.C

Beautiful bird. What 'f' stop/speed were you using?

Canon 7D mk2, sigma150-600 lens f7.1 at 1/320th sec. At 600mm

doccash said:

Canon 7D mk2, sigma150-600 lens f7.1 at 1/320th sec. At 600mm

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Hi,

A lady up the street teaches high school videography and does a lot of still photography herself. I know nothing of the various lens brands' strong and weak points. But I recall about a year ago she told me Sigma lenses might be one of the bigger "sleeper" values out there. Does your experience with the brand match hers, Doc?

Rick C

A Canon 600mm lens would cost 15K, this one is about 3K, for that a guy can put up with a little slower autofocus and maybe a pinch less sharpness. Sigma lenses are very good but a smidgen less than Canon or Nikon .

Nice picture a cute little bird!

That is a great photo, i would like to use it as my computer wallpaper for a couple days, if you are ok with that. After that, i will put a Christmas themed wallpaper on!

BDM1 said:

That is a great photo, i would like to use it as my computer wallpaper for a couple days, if you are ok with that. After that, i will put a Christmas themed wallpaper on!

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Go for it , I would be honored. Dr.c

doccash said:

A Canon 600mm lens would cost 15K, this one is about 3K, for that a guy can put up with a little slower autofocus and maybe a pinch less sharpness. Sigma lenses are very good but a smidgen less than Canon or Nikon .

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Hi,

Thanks, Doc! I know everything's bigger in Texas, but that $12k is quite a smidgen!

Rick C

Very good.

Thanks for sharing.