Very nicely done, Simon. Clearly you have practiced (practised?) panning! The
last image is a beautiful composition, even if you aren't into racing.
Mine is the same as yours; Zen finish, 72 mm thread. I plan to use it hiking,
when the Tamron 400/4 looks to big.
Regards, Gary
sje@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I have the 400mm Sigma - 72mm filter, tripod ring, finished in what I think
> Sigma call "Zen" - an easily-scuffed matt black. It's not heavy to hold, but
> a bit dark to focus through sometimes. I've managed to get some reasonable
> shots with it:
>
> http://www.mawddwy.freeserve.co.uk/rymer.htm
> http://www.mawddwy.freeserve.co.uk/vincent.htm
> http://www.mawddwy.freeserve.co.uk/vincent2.htm
>
> All are motorbike racing shots, using 200/400asa negative film. Not
> necessarily the best subject for deciding lens performance. I've been happy
> with the 10x8" prints I've had done, but since these kind of pics don't have
> areas of fine detail (which is the kind of thing that would sort wheat from
> chaff), I can only say that what it's done, it's done competently well.
> Half stops on the aperture ring are quite handy too.
>
> Simon E.
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