A small number of Large Heath were on the wing at Fen Bog (North Yorkshire) today. Also a Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary.
Large Heath at Fen Bog
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Thanks Martyn, you were well ahead of me with a sighting on June 10th! No sign of DGF - I was hoping one or two might be on the wing because I saw a few in North Wales on June 11th, but it is obviously still too early at an upland site such as Fen Bog.
Thanks for the compliment about the photos, which were taken with my new Canon 400D and Sigma 150mm. After a few teething problems I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.
Thanks for the compliment about the photos, which were taken with my new Canon 400D and Sigma 150mm. After a few teething problems I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.
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Hi Dave,
I'm very envious of your Sigma 150mm.
A quality macro is probably the next item on my shopping list. Considering this year I've bought a Canon 400mm F5.6L lens, a battery grip and a 580ex flash. I think a macro lens will have to wait. In truth, when I do get one I'll probably go for the 150mm Sigma. Maybe Christmas!
Cheers
Martyn
I'm very envious of your Sigma 150mm.
A quality macro is probably the next item on my shopping list. Considering this year I've bought a Canon 400mm F5.6L lens, a battery grip and a 580ex flash. I think a macro lens will have to wait. In truth, when I do get one I'll probably go for the 150mm Sigma. Maybe Christmas!
Cheers
Martyn
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It is a fabulous lens, razor sharp, and excellent contrast, but.... it is now a little long for the digital format. Camera shake is more noticeable at the now longer working distances.
I did try the Canon 100mm Macro, but found it too short for the warier insects, although fabulous for those you could get close to. If money were no object I would get a 150mm tomorrow, but I have also bought a long lens this year (Sigma 500mm f4.5 - stunning piece of glass) and the Boss would not understand!!
Roger Harding
A wise move. I have had a Sigma 180 EX Macro since my 35mm days.......when I do get one I'll probably go for the 150mm Sigma.
It is a fabulous lens, razor sharp, and excellent contrast, but.... it is now a little long for the digital format. Camera shake is more noticeable at the now longer working distances.
I did try the Canon 100mm Macro, but found it too short for the warier insects, although fabulous for those you could get close to. If money were no object I would get a 150mm tomorrow, but I have also bought a long lens this year (Sigma 500mm f4.5 - stunning piece of glass) and the Boss would not understand!!
Roger Harding