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Photo of the day - May 2021
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f/1.2 doin' its magic
Canon EOS R5 - RF 85mm f/1.2
Canon EOS R5 - RF 85mm f/1.2
New leaf from a Carpinus caroliniana. It has a few common names, but I learned it as "musclewood."
Thanks! I've seen these swallows darting around so much that when I first saw one perched on the chains of the pier last week I didn't know what it was, and then yesterday when I got a look at another one (or maybe the same guy, hard to tell) I was able to see the distinctive tail and realized what he is. I'm chuffed to have gotten one actually holding still enough to have grabbed a shot, as there's no way I could capture one in flight!
here is another one of those birds from yesterday, this is frame 8/16, yesterday's was 10/16 ...
Yes, longer lenses help the R6 (less cropping).
I was not aware there was a Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 until I looked for it at B&H, but it is as expensive as the EF version.
EF:
RF:
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A prime with such an aperture (f/2.8) should work quite well with a RF 2x TC if you ever need that much reach. That lens is a monster!
I just bought the Canon EF 600mm f/4 III.
It was just that great of a deal at one store here in Stockholm. I got it for $15686 instead of $18703 (translated from Swedish krona to US $) Will arrive on monday or tuesday. It's going to be a fun summer
wow... is it strictly your hobby or do you make money from your photos?I just bought the Canon EF 600mm f/4 III.
It was just that great of a deal at one store here in Stockholm. I got it for $15686 instead of $18703 (translated from Swedish krona to US $) Will arrive on monday or tuesday. It's going to be a fun summer
Oh, just my hobby. Been shooting since 1987 on and off.
Version III, I imagine? That is a great lens! It also gives you 200mm extra reach over the EF and RF 400mm f/2.8. Any reasons for not buying the RF 600mm f/4?I just bought the Canon EF 600mm f/4 III.
It was just that great of a deal at one store here in Stockholm. I got it for $15686 instead of $18703 (translated from Swedish krona to US $) Will arrive on monday or tuesday. It's going to be a fun summer
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True. I'd love to use the 400 with f/2.8 in nature/woods thou, but it was such a great deal (think I can sell it used for a reasonable price as well).
only the price. Nothing else
it was the cheapest one, even if I could afford the RF one. Been selling my old gear and I’ve been saving som money as well du to the pandemic. Not been abroad on any vacation since 2019
Suddently I don't feel so bad springing for my PL100-400! It was the most I had ever spent on one piece of gear. Then again, I bought it with the stimulus money they kept passing out, so the guilt was pretty short-lived. I almost always have the longest lens slapped on my G9 based on what I shoot for fun.only the price. Nothing else
Lack of caterpillars at the moment means any food will do. Here a spider will provide a tasty snack for his 8 babies. At least they will all get a leg!
From the archive from one of our many years of visits to the UK. Sidmouth, Devon.
