I love my $175 lens

[aphex]

The Orchid (Atlanta) - 56k Friendly Version

The Orchid (Atlanta) - Full Size (w/ slight crop)

Nikon D70
Sigma 70-300mm APO
SReala2 Curve


EDIT: Here are the rest of the pics scattered throughout the thread
http://www.aphexii.com/pics/orchid.jpg
http://www.aphexii.com/pics/orchid2.jpg
http://www.aphexii.com/pics/orchid3.jpg
http://www.aphexii.com/pics/orchid4.jpg
http://www.aphexii.com/pics/orchid5.jpg

 

[PHiuR]

Originally posted by: aphex
The Orchid (Atlanta) - 56k Friendly Version

The Orchid (Atlanta) - Full Size (w/ slight crop)

too bad that $175 doesnt give you some linking skills.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: PHiuR

Originally posted by: aphex
The Orchid (Atlanta) - 56k Friendly Version

The Orchid (Atlanta) - Full Size (w/ slight crop)

too bad that $175 doesnt give you some linking skills.

oops

 

[loup garou]

Fixed large link (I'm psychic).

 

[PHiuR]

Originally posted by: loup garou
Fixed large link (I'm psychic).

edit: I agree it looks a little soft, but for a $175 lens...it's pretty good.

 

[Linux23]

edges seem a little soft.

 

[edro]

I have the same lense, and I can't get any type of results like that... Maybe I just suck.

 

[aphex]

Some others

http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid2.jpg - The lighting was difficult for me on this one
http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid.jpg - Strangist looking orchid ive seen

 

[PHiuR]

Originally posted by: edro
I have the same lense, and I can't get any type of results like that... Maybe I just suck.

try shooting around F/8-11 and have lots of light...

 

[PHiuR]

Originally posted by: aphex
Some others

http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid2.jpg - The lighting was difficult for me on this one
http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid.jpg - Strangist looking orchid ive seen

in the first pic, the water droplets look awesome. they almost look fake...good job, the lighting looked hard to manipulate because it's on half the flower.

 

[aphex]

http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid3.jpg <--- Hairy Orchid? WEIRD

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: PHiuR

Originally posted by: edro
I have the same lense, and I can't get any type of results like that... Maybe I just suck.

try shooting around F/8-11 and have lots of light...

Yeah, it needs tons of light. Using it at 5.6, it seems to suck.

 

[aphex]

http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid4.jpg <--- Don't think its an orchid, but i loved the colors

 

[PHiuR]

Originally posted by: edro

Originally posted by: PHiuR

Originally posted by: edro
I have the same lense, and I can't get any type of results like that... Maybe I just suck.

try shooting around F/8-11 and have lots of light...

Yeah, it needs tons of light. Using it at 5.6, it seems to suck.

lenses are usually sharper/sharpest 1-2 stops in from the wide open.

 

[PHiuR]

Originally posted by: aphex
http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid3.jpg <--- Hairy Orchid? WEIRD

I like this one the most so far, way to get right in there.

do you have a flash? maybe you can use a flash next time you take some of these to help light the flowers.

I need to get a flash for my 20D. 580ex soon!

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: edro
I have the same lense, and I can't get any type of results like that... Maybe I just suck.

At spelling or photography?
edit
Damn. I owned myself.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: PHiuR

Originally posted by: aphex
http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid3.jpg <--- Hairy Orchid? WEIRD

I like this one the most so far, way to get right in there.

do you have a flash? maybe you can use a flash next time you take some of these to help light the flowers.

I need to get a flash for my 20D. 580ex soon!

Yea, SB600, but i didnt want to disturb the natural lighting... it was so beautiful in there

 

[aphex]

http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid5.jpg <--- Some weird focusing issues here.... Pretty sharp plane it seems

 

[aphex]

ok, thats it for now... need sleep

 

[Bootprint]

Originally posted by: aphex
http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid3.jpg <--- Hairy Orchid? WEIRD

Is that in the ladyslipper family?

Looks carnivorous.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Bootprint

Originally posted by: aphex
http://aphexii.com/pics/orchid3.jpg <--- Hairy Orchid? WEIRD

Is that in the ladyslipper family?

Looks carnivorous.

no idea...

 

[GTaudiophile]

I've heard good things about that Sigma. How did you get it for $175?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I've heard good things about that Sigma. How did you get it for $175?

Well just a little above $175, i think it was $179 when i got it...

http://www.sigma4less.com

 

[Gand1]

$175 !!!!! dang, my Tamron 18-200 Di lens was $450. :|

Do you have the 58mm close up lens attachment for that lens?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Gand1
$175 !!!!! dang, my Tamron 18-200 Di lens was $450. :|

Do you have the 58mm close up lens attachment for that lens?

They make one?