Sigma 70-200 + 2x Converter

[sirhc55]

Trying out my new toys. This photo was shot with the 70-200 set at 200 with the Sigma 2x teleconverter giving a total of 600mm equivalent. Tungsten lighting, 6 seconds at f/16, on a Manfrotto tripod, iso 200 in RAW. PP included adjusting white balance and levels plus some USM.

Let me know what you think.

[birddog114]

Chis,
Very nice and tack sharp with TC, have you ever tried it handholding with slower shutter speed?
Thanks for sharing.

[BBJ]

Hi Chris, well looks good to me mate and with a 2x sigma tc as well. Ok this seems to work ok and well not sure where you got the tc from but yeh i am going to get this lens soon, but was thinking of the Kenko 300 pro tc. I cant see any probs with this pic. Dont know if you have another camera but whats the chance of a pic of the D70 with that lens on?
Cheers mate.
John
BBJ

[sirhc55]

Birddog - I have and it is not good with low iso and low light. I will experiment more during the coming days - thanks for your great service and help

[sheepie]

How did you get him to stay still for that long?

[Glen]

Mate that bloke would look like Tom Cruise if he was shot through a Nikon Great quality especially with your 2X TC

[sirhc55]

John - I only have one body (camera that is) but I am going to a mini meet this coming saturday at Birddog’s so I will get someone to get a shot for you.

Glen - that is Tom, in disguise.

[BBJ]

Thanks Chris, I intend to use mine at the track so low shutter speed is no big deal for me, but would be ok to see it mounted. Thanks for that.
cheers
JOhn

[gstark]

How did you get him to stay still for that long?

Set him up to watch Survivor. He was out within 12 seconds

[stubbsy]

Mate that bloke would look like Tom Cruise if he was shot through a Nikon Great quality especially with your 2X TC

Glen

Wash your mouth out with soap (and ENJOY it) you're a card carrying Sigma owner - have some self respect.

[mic]

Looking forward to some real quality shots from your new toy Chris. This first one is so sharp.

Mic.

[sirhc55]

I am going to have to invest in some new Gitzo and RRS of the portable kind

[fozzie]

Chris,

I am going to have to invest in some new Gitzo and RRS of the portable kind

Sorry .

[sirhc55]

Don’t apologise Fozzie - with the new beastie I can see the need more than ever for portability - ah well, as we discussed it’s only money and you can’t take it with you so enjoy this life

[fozzie]

Chris,

Don’t apologise Fozzie - with the new beastie I can see the need more than ever for portability - ah well, as we discussed it’s only money and you can’t take it with you so enjoy this life

I must admit the setup was light and strong. You may want to take your new acquisitions (Sigma 70-200 + TC x2) to the next 'Mini Meet' at Birddog's and test it out . BTW: the carry bag does not come with the tripod.

[Glen]

Fozzie, which Gitzo do you have? Sounds like you have a RRS 55 ballhead, if so what do you think of it in use? Does it mate well with your Gitzo?

[fozzie]

Glen,

Fozzie, which Gitzo do you have? Sounds like you have a RRS 55 ballhead, if so what do you think of it in use? Does it mate well with your Gitzo?

Just sent a PM.

[Jenno]

BBJ,

I do recall a guy was selling a new Kenko 300 pro 1.4X on Ebay recently because it wouldnt work with his Sigma 70-200. (autofocus I think)
He was selling it to buy a sigma TC.

May be worth checking it out before committing your hard earned.

Ray

[KerryPierce]

Trying out my new toys. This photo was shot with the 70-200 set at 200 with the Sigma 2x teleconverter giving a total of 600mm equivalent. Tungsten lighting, 6 seconds at f/16, on a Manfrotto tripod, iso 200 in RAW. PP included adjusting white balance and levels plus some USM.

Very cool shot, Chris! Looks like the lens is sharp and capable. I wish you many more to come.

Now you need to start looking at the Bigma!

[sirhc55]

Tried some shots this morning with the combo and I need to improve my tripod. Of 6 shots all have movement blur due to vibration within the tripod system. Looks like I will be going to a ball head

[birddog114]

Bigma does not have big demand here! if I'm not wrong just about 2 or 3 members got it while the number of owners of the Nikon 80-400VR exceeded 10 or more, same as Sigma 70-200HSM with Nikon 70-200VR

[birddog114]

Tried some shots this morning with the combo and I need to improve my tripod. Of 6 shots all have movement blur due to vibration within the tripod system. Looks like I will be going to a ball head

Can I talk you in the tripod and head and bracket and lens plate on this coming Saturday at the mini meet? It's a long winding road.

[fozzie]

Chris,

Open a bottle of red wine, let it breathe for awhile: 5 minutes, have a couple of glasses, then pickup your D70 with Sigma 70-200 and use hand held, no shaking like the tripod . If you are feeling game, place on the Sigma TC x2 and let it rip.

[sirhc55]

I am sure you will try Birdie