My new lens came just as I was about to go shopping, so I detoured from the store and took a few shots. It's a 100-400mm lens, so it can get twice as close as my much liked 70-200mm, which is a staple for most photographers. I don't know how often I will use this longer lens, but at least I have it in my arsenal.
The first two shots could have been taken with the 70-200 since they were within its range. But I hadn't done that yet, and they are two mini scenes that have interested me for a while. They are both little but interesting subjects to me.
The peonies are out, so I shot from quite a distance just to test out the lens. One advantage of a long telephoto is that it tends to blur the background even though the aperture is not as wide open as in shorter focal lengths. It was a contrasty morning, but I managed to control the light in a few of the photos.
Upon arriving back home, I took a shot of these irises by a neighbour's fence. These are not the more popular Beared Irises. I believe they may be Siberian Irises. They are also shot at a zoom beyond what my 70-200 would allow, which is not to say that I couldn't have gotten a similar or even better photo with that lens, but the zoom was what I had at the time, and it worked.
It certainly won't be a everyday lens, but it will be nice to have the option.
13 comments:
Fun photo expeditions in your future, AC.
Ah, photographers stay in shape carrying those heavy lenses around, don't cha know! These do promise some great photos, so congrats on a new toy!
Beautiful! I look forward to seeing more.
I know you'll enjoy it! It really makes a difference, even with the one like the pony. You can take photos without having to bend over or down!
Serious lens envy here.
Lacey has it made.
Yesterday your blog narrowed to 3 3/4" right before my eyes. Zip and it was skinny. Reloading changed nothing. Today, it remains skinny. I suppose skinny is fashionable, except of seventy something old ladies. Do you know what happened?
What pretty Iris and looks like the two is having a great conversation.
Coffee is on
I just love the bokeh effect of your gorgeous flowers.
Happy Canada Day, John!
More great photos..Happy Canada Day.
I like the results with the new lens. I shoot usually with my point and shoot Canon A650 IS.
400 does have it's place. Gorgeous peonies!
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