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 by Slider on Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:55 pm
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.
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by birddog114 on Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:58 pm
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. Birddog114
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by nito on Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:17 pm
nice sequence of shots. Looks like an excellent purchase. 
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by Oneputt on Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:40 pm
If those early images are a sample of the Sigma then there could be another order going in very soon
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by Mal on Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:53 pm
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.
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by BT*ist on Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:55 pm
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)
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by sirhc55 on Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:57 pm
Excellent first shots from your new Sigma Slider  Chris
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by Alpha_7 on Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:59 pm
I'd been just waiting for this thread, glad to see you have your new toy and have already put it to good use.
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by big pix on Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:02 pm
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....... Cheers ....bp.... Difference between a good street photographer and a great street photographer.... Removing objects that do not belong... happy for the comments, but .....Please DO NOT edit my image..... http://bigpix.smugmug.com Forever changing
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by blacknstormy on Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:19 pm
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
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by big pix on Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:25 pm
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..... Last edited by big pix on Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Cheers ....bp.... Difference between a good street photographer and a great street photographer.... Removing objects that do not belong... happy for the comments, but .....Please DO NOT edit my image..... http://bigpix.smugmug.com Forever changing
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by moggy on Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:32 pm
I've been waiting to see some shots from a Sigma 180mm macro, these are very impressive.
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by blacknstormy on Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:40 pm
Sounds great Bernie - It's a date and yes, I'll bring "my man" LOL
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by big pix on Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:42 pm
moggy wrote:I've been waiting to see some shots from a Sigma 180mm macro, these are very impressive. Bob. .
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......... Cheers ....bp.... Difference between a good street photographer and a great street photographer.... Removing objects that do not belong... happy for the comments, but .....Please DO NOT edit my image..... http://bigpix.smugmug.com Forever changing
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by Dargan on Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:49 am
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!  In the end we know Nothing, but in the meantime Learn like crazy.
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by Slider on Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:13 am
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
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by birddog114 on Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:15 am
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. Birddog114
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by Big Red on Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:24 am
great shots ... but now i want one of those 
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by wendellt on Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:28 am
all are great but that 'near miss' shot is excellent!
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