Mountain Bluebird

[doccash]

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

 

[Fox Mike]

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

 

[doccash]

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

 

[Rick Courtright]

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

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

 

[doccash]

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 .

 

[WendyZXZ]

Nice picture a cute little bird!

 

[BDM1]

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!

 

[doccash]

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!

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

 

[Rick Courtright]

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 .

Hi,

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

Rick C

 

[mistermills357]

Very good.

 

[gunsbam69]

Thanks for sharing.