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Thanks Birddog, my new Sigma lenses arrived safe and sound.

A quick play with the 180 Macro (hand held as usual) before the light went this evening.

I am using the RAW / JPG combo setting and these are the low res JPGs as I can't process RAW on the laptop (takes forever).

The first two follow each other. These bees or wasps stick out a spear as they approach the flower and then dive right on in. Had no idea untill I looked at the shots on the laptop.

Shadow


Impact


100% crop of said waspy bee things


Near miss


Water


1st impressions are very favourable from ease of use, focus, bokeh etc. and it will be a nice telephoto as a bonus.

Damm it! now you tell me!!!! give them back to me!

Glad to hear you've got them and those are stunning pics.

Keep them coming.

nice sequence of shots. Looks like an excellent purchase.

If those early images are a sample of the Sigma then there could be another order going in very soon

Very nice. Love the shadow of the bee arriving on the petal. For a first use of this lens they are a great sign of things to come. Keep them coming.

Love #4! The DOF effect is very cool.

(and hadn't even noticed the shadow on the flower in shot #1! Must get some sleep)

Excellent first shots from your new Sigma Slider

I'd been just waiting for this thread, glad to see you have your new toy and have already put it to good use.

Oneputt wrote:If those early images are a sample of the Sigma then there could be another order going in very soon

I am also suffering from LUST......... haggle for 2.......

Slider - Very cool - the shadow shot is great Can't wait to see your coming posts with this lens !!!

BigPix - do you want to play with mine on the wetland minimeet? I know it's only the 105, but is still fun

blacknstormy wrote:Slider - Very cool - the shadow shot is great Can't wait to see your coming posts with this lens !!!

BigPix - do you want to play with mine on the wetland minimeet? I know it's only the 105, but is still fun

I can bring my big portable flash units, and slave units......... and show you how to use 2 flash units to their best.......all very quick and hand held....... just bring your man.....

I've been waiting to see some shots from a Sigma 180mm macro, these are very impressive.

Bob.

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Sounds great Bernie - It's a date and yes, I'll bring "my man"  LOL

moggy wrote:I've been waiting to see some shots from a Sigma 180mm macro, these are very impressive.

Bob.

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keep it quite but I might try and convince rel that we should try and take the SIMGA on an extened holiday to the GOLD COAST as I am sure it can be put to lots of use.........

The crop of the bee and the water shot are very impressive. I think you need a return trip to the Botanical Gradens, Mark. I am still looking at those macro flower images and with this lens you might be setting up a stall and selling your work. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the comments folks.

I am still in Rocky and there is a combined zoo and botanical gardens that I am going to check out this morning.

Should be some nice opportunities.

I'll have it with me at the mini meet (of course) so others will have a chance to try it out (but only if Rel brings lollies ).

BP, interesting that you should mention slave flashes as I have been thinking of a couple of SB600s to go with my SB800. Could be interesting

Slider wrote:Thanks for the comments folks.

I am still in Rocky and there is a combined zoo and botanical gardens that I am going to check out this morning.

Should be some nice opportunities.

I'll have it with me at the mini meet (of course) so others will have a chance to try it out (but only if Rel brings lollies ).

BP, interesting that you should mention slave flashes as I have been thinking of a couple of SB600s to go with my SB800. Could be interesting

Wait for the new Nikon flash available with SU800.

great shots ... but now i want one of those

all are great but that 'near miss' shot is excellent!