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    I purchased a used Sigma 300-800mm lens yesterday to tide me over until my Nikon 600mm AF-S is back from service.

    This image was created this morning in Tampa Bay.
    Nikon D300
    Sigma 300-800 F5.6 APO HSM DG

    800mm
    ISO 800
    1/1250 SS @ F7.1
    Just about full frame with very little post shutter adjustment.

    This baby Spoonbill was forging in water with foam that washed up.

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    Hi James,

    Very cute man.... love the details, exposure control and BG. I would like to have a little more room at the bottom but that's about it!

    Congrats!

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    James,
    What a great image. The detail in the feathers is awesome. Very sharp focus. Nice colors AND it made me smile.

    Sharna

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    Nice james - and what do you think of the Sigma 300-800 - I love it.

    :)

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    Hey, where's the rubber ducky?? Very nice portrait James...puts those beautiful baby blues in evidence.

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    Wow, that's sharp! Love the composition, background, and details. I don't think I've been by the house in a little while, can I swing by tomorrow? :D

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lance Peters View Post
    Nice james - and what do you think of the Sigma 300-800 - I love it.

    :)
    Lance,
    That was my first time using it. I was surprised how well is auto-focused and it seems sharp.
    So far so good.
    James

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    Impressive sharpness, and it sounds like you really nailed this one in-camera. That's always a plus. I like it a lot!

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    Nicely done James.
    I like it as is... Love that foam on the bill...:D

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    All are great,
    I really like the eye contact,details,pose and bg!

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    Great shot, I was not aware of the dark eyes on the immature... so use to the red-eyes.
    I like the composition and also the bubbles.

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    Terrific details on the eye and bare parts. Love the soft light and the smooth BG James.

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    Quote Originally Posted by James Shadle View Post
    Lance,
    That was my first time using it. I was surprised how well is auto-focused and it seems sharp.
    So far so good.
    James
    Look forward to seeing more - I find it to be vary vey good - sharpness is outstanding in my opinion, Downside of course is the size and weight. Never had any issues with the auto focus at all - nice lens IMHO.

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    Great work James! I love all the subtle colors on this juvenile and the bubbles make this image very unique. Congrats on owning a 300-800!! What the heck happened to the 600mm?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Judd Patterson View Post
    Great work James! I love all the subtle colors on this juvenile and the bubbles make this image very unique. Congrats on owning a 300-800!! What the heck happened to the 600mm?
    Judd,
    The 600mm has seen it's fair share. It has had 11 different bodies coming on and off of it over the years.
    The contacts are so worn that I must tape "Hot Hands" hand warmers on the lens just above the contacts (Artie has made fun of me a couple of times). The heat would expand the metal contacts enough to function.

    So the 600mm F4 AF-S I ED is off to Nikon service for new life.

    James

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    Love this image James. The coloring and the bubbles on the beak just put it over the top for me.
    There is such an innocence in the look of this spoonbill and the eye really captures my attention. Love the caption too. Great work !!!!!

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