Tag: Trotts Gardens
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Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM for Nikon. I was surprised how easy it is to shoot handheld with this massive lens. While it takes a bit of mucking around with the 2 stabilization modes, it can produce reasonably good results without a tripod/monopod. It’s sharp and it renders pleasant colors, albeit in Auto…
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AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1/8 G
I am a fan of G Nikkor series. While the top range can seem prohibitively expensive, this small 50mm renders beautiful colors and it is reasonably priced. The focus may be a hit and miss, however it’s very easy to override with manual adjustments. Trott’s Gardens, Ashburton, New Zealand, straight out of camera (SOOC) jpegs…