Woody's 2021 Photon Quest
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I went with my new 500mm f/5.6 pf to a location well known for Wood Ducks today. Guess what? No Wood Ducks. Not even one! But I was anxious to try out the new lens and found a few subjects to shoot with some nice Fall colors reflected in the water. I'm very happy with the new lens, BTW. 
Dangerspouse
Senior Member
So Woody, you've had the new 500 for a few days now. What's determining whether you bring that one out, or the 200-500?
And I think bitterns are just bitter - so to speak - that their diet lacks variety. I'd have a furrowed brow too if my choice every day was limited to small pond fish. He's probably thinking, "Why can't I spear a croque monsieur once in a while, for godsake!"
And I think bitterns are just bitter - so to speak - that their diet lacks variety. I'd have a furrowed brow too if my choice every day was limited to small pond fish. He's probably thinking, "Why can't I spear a croque monsieur once in a while, for godsake!"
I have only taken a few test shots in the backyard, and then one outing where the expected birds were mostly absent. Still, from the shots I have taken, the 500 is clearly sharper than my 200-500. The lighter weight is welcome to me not so much for hauling it around, because the 200-500 never really bothered me that way, but for holding steady over a long period of time it is a welcome relief. Autofocus seems to lock in half the time of the 200-500, as well. It's the most I've spent on a piece of kit since I started this photography stuff over 50 years ago, but it was certainly worth saving up for.
they have beautiful colors.
Bikerbrent_RIP
Senior Member
I have to agree, that is one beautiful bird! Also a great photo! :encouragement:
Dangerspouse
Senior Member
Now THAT'S sharp. Wow!
The 500 pf is a nice little lens, for sure.
Peter7100
Senior Member
Not just sharp but great colours as well.
Confirms that it is money well spent rather than on a refrigerator
Not just sharp but great colours as well.
Confirms that it is money well spent rather than on a refrigerator
LOL. The 'fridge will certainly cost less.
