Sony 300mm 2.8 + 2x Tele - Beautiful Combo for bird and wildlife photography.
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Thank you for this. I really like your approach, narration and letting photos and videos do the talking instead of the same boring stuff everyone else is doing.
Your videos are art! I love how if you grabbed almost any still frame from this video, you could make a beautiful desktop wallpaper from it. Nice to see how sharp that combo is, I will definitely consider renting one if I need that kind of reach + sharpness!
Thank you!
Yesterday, I captured a bluethroat bird using a macro lens. Today, I saw the stunning bird you photographed and learned a lot from it, thanks
I am so happy for you to reach 1 M followers👏👏👏. You absolutely deserved that ! Congratulations 👏.
Thank you!!
Hi margaret
I truly appreciate you sharing your experience with me and I have gathered great details that are helping me in my bird image capture journey! Thank you for your passion!
Great job, as usual, Mark!
Thanks
I received your Osprey book for Christmas and you’ve inspired me to take up photography. Just bought a Nikon D3500 to get me started.
Awesome. Enjoy!
I bought a Nikon D3500 for started , but not a good Camera for bird. Like I mean it takes nice pictures but I don’t recommend it birding . I learned that for beginners we need buy used camera for trying and learning instead of wasting money on new one good luck with your new adventure.
Excellent. Thanks, Mark.
Awesome video! My favorite was the photos of the jacks in the surf.
Me too!
Your images are simply amazing
Thank you for this video, it's inspirational, I look forward to seeing your work. I will definitely try the 2x on my new 300mm f2.8. The weight factor is such a bonus at my age with problem shoulders.
Outstanding images and fun story telling. Your osprey photos and video are always amazing but your images of interaction between species, like the Jacks and the mullet riding a wave together, often add a very special dimension to your work that I look forward to.
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent photos and video. Definitely worth getting the 2x for this lens!
It really is!
Guesing we are looking at f5'6 max? Great vid as always sir!
Almost all of those stills were at f7.1.
Seems like a great lens (and extender) for traveling. I've heard it is very light and relatively compact for a 300/2.8. I'm definitely looking at this combo for the bear/eagle/salmon season this fall.
The new Sigma 500mm 5.6 is the same size as the Sony 300mm, but the 500mm Sigma is lighter in weight.
@@cameraprepper7938 Just saw the announcement a couple minutes ago. I really need to see how that one compares. My last Sigma (120-300) was one of the sharpest lenses I have ever used, and also one of the heaviest.
reviews/previews so far seem to be positive on sharpness, handling, autofocus. I was surprised that it would not work with sony teleconverters. The price is pretty reasonable for a 500 prime and this does tick the box for size and weight for hiking/traveling. I'll wait for a bit to see if the teleconverter issue can be resolved since it does fit and seems like it is more of a false limitation by sony, but maybe I'll be able to retire my canon 500mm and get rid of that system entirely.
Thanks Mark , my A1 and 300 f2.8 + both TC arrive tomorrow, can't wait 👍
congrats!
I'm keeping my 600 f4 and 400 2.8, but both of my kids are getting these 300s , the light weight is perfect for a 6 and 8yo.
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Image quality looks great compared to the 600 prime, but did you notice any difference in autofocus capabilities with the 2x tele on?
Fantastic vlog as always, wish you did more., just wandering where about are your Osprey shot taken, planning a trip out from the UK and doing research for photography locations for wildlife around California. Cheers
I think it's the first time that a lens still manages to remain extremely sharp with the TC 2x. Normally you would see a very noticeable drop but not in this case. I saw a lot of comparisons, and for ex, this 300mm GM + TC 2x is much much sharper than the 200-600G at 600mm, and slightly less sharp than the 600mm f4 GM.
Really inspiring as to the potential of this combo. Thanks brother!
Mark good to see the reddish egret is still there. I shot him last year but my images aren't a patch on yours. Great video. Thanks.
He’s in breeding plumage now.
Are you doing the video and photography? Great job all the way around... Are you using a 500mm fixed lens?
Mark you're such an inspiration. I just adore your work.
Thank you so much 😀
Do you plan to test the Sigma 500 F5.6? I would love to see a side by comparison with Sony 300 F2.8 + 2x TC.
Hi Mark, is this combination 300f2.8GM+ 2x Tele comparable to the 600f4.0GM?
Yep, especially for closer subjects.
Thank you? Mark. What body and lens do you recommend most for wildlife?
Awesome, my lens is due for delivery tomorrow 😊
Mine still hasn't shipped.
Bolehkah saya diberi izin untuk meraction video anda pak?
Very nice! I am really tempted by that lens! Personally though would prefer a 400mm F4
Love your videos❤
Have you found a rigid front lens cap for the 300mm yet? For bag carry I remove the Sony large hoods (and the after-market hoods), tucking them into my checked luggage. But, as the 300 does not ship with a front cap (it has a leather-like slip-on one) this leaves the front element open to the world!
Great video Mark, I also liked the photo of the Jacks in the surf, very cool thanks! Which lens do you think you take out more once you get your 300 lens, the 600 F4 or the 300 F2.8?
Probably the 200-600 lol. I love the idea of having a 420 f4 though.
@@MarkSmithphotography Why the 200-600 and not the 300 f2.8 +2x? Your experience is very valuable, Mark.
Mark, love your informative views from a bird photographer's perspective. I have had 2 Sony A1's in a row that eventually end up having severe issues shooting birds over water. The focus either gets obsessed with the water, or just can't get anything in focus, or looks like a distorted filter. If I am not shooting over water, no problem. After 2 cameras having this same issue, only after using each for a few months, I don't know what to do. Have you heard of this issue? MPB refuses to acknowledge the problem for warranty. Thanks
Amazing images! A practical question is if this combo is better than 200-600 (?) 4500 price difference for the lens plus TC seems a bit steep for just 1/3 of a stop more light. One thing if somebody needs 300mm 2.8 anyway, e.g. for sports, but is there enough reason to get this combo for wildlife over 200-600? Does lighter weight makes a lot of difference? Or faster AF? When people say it's sharper than 200-600, but less sharp than 600 GM, this does not make a lot of sense to me. 200-600 is plenty sharp under right conditions, even with 1.4 TC. I tested reducing image size by just 1.4 and this already resulted in loss of feather detail, meaning that it was there originally already at the pixel level. If 600 GM is sharper, does it magically resolve subpixel details? 🤣I never used the 600 GM, but suspect that the difference is not the sharpness per se, but that it allows you to get images that are optimally sharp in a wider range of conditions (more light, better focusing, less CA if the subject is off centre). Is that the case with 300 GM plus 2.0 tele?
Hello! There are some great reviews out there with the 2 different TCs on the 300. Mark Galer just released one today and it seems like a great combo. Some reasons for the 300 - it's a GM so it's motors will be faster*, it's pretty light to handle making that advantage to swing around and you can take the TCs off to get at 2.8. I had a 200-600 and while it was fantastic for the price point, I found it hunted too much for me to grab focus. That was my experience. Was it terrible tracking? Nope. But not as good as my other GM lenses. Those are some reasons I would look hard at the 300 if I didn't have the 400 or 600. It would be great for travelling.
Sony super tele Prime lenses have the superior grade XD linear motors. Budget 200-600, also uses a linear motor but it is of a lower grade. Still good but cannot compare one on one to the prime. The 100-400 GM has double linear motors, one XD, the other not. The 1-4 focusses faster and tracks better than the 2-6, almost to the level of the 600/4 .. just 2 cts.
Mark, what is the front lens diameter of this lens? Is it much bigger than 200-600?
Mark, spectacular video and photography work. Great narration as well. Please keep the videos coming!
Do you think the results are better than cropping the image without teleconverter?
WOW Mark!!!
que imagens expetacular!!!
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Amazing video as usual. How does the 300 + 2.0 TC compare with the Sony 200-600 for birds.
It is smaller, lighter and faster.
@@MarkSmithphotography thanks! Notice a difference in sharpness/contrast? Already on my Christmas list this year. We’ll see how much my wife loves me. :D
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Hi! Is the 300mm F2.8 an ok alternative to the 400mm F/2.8?
SURE
Half the weight, half the price.
It is very tempting with the new Sony 300mm 2.8 and teleconverters, but a bit expensive, so I think I will go with the new Sigma 500mm 5.6 which has the same size as the Sony 300mm, but the 500mm is lighter in weight and much cheaper !
Hope it works out for ya!
@@MarkSmithphotography Are you going to make a review of the new Sigma 500mm 5.6 DG DN Sports ?
Why are your videos all black screen?
Wow some crazy crazy shots
Don't know how I missed this one. Nice work. I will be bringing much more bird photography/videography from Japan to my channel in the coming days with bit of my own narrative approach, please feel free to check it out.
How come all I hear from folks with GM long lenses, is that the accuracy and focus with the 2X is garbage... and with the 1.4X it's great...?
I have the 300 GM, and both teleconverters and did resolution tests with both combinations. The resolution is better with the 2x. I compared images side by side, cropping the 1.4 to match the 2.0. The 2.0 cropped vs the 1.4 cropped more to equal it in size on the 27" monitor is better, noticeably. And in tracking and focusing on birds in flight, the 2.0 is just as good as the 1.4. Excellent tracking and fast focus. All photos are with the Sony A1.
wher do you live mark?
Any idea about A1 update?
what Sony camera body were you using?
A1
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I love your artistry and the birds. But please have someone take the commercials off the video. I can't see what's happening.
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Hi Julie
I'm not going to get UA-cam Premium, so I'll just have to deal with the commercials.
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Somewhat difficult to see how sharp that combo really is with all the TOPAZ artefacts in your pictures. Shame, great shots nontheless :-)
My wallet thanks/blames you
Lol
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For real. Sony should be kicking back to this guy because it’s going to convince a lot of people the 300mm is definitely worth the price.
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Mark, miss your AWESOME videos with your great images and story telling!
Amazing video with beautiful details and excellent commentary accompanied by a good musical background.
So good to have you back. I've missed your long form videos so much!
You are so good with the story, the narration and the music. I could listen to you again and again. Thank you for the good work.
Mark amazing photography ! Love everything you do. I am also a vlogger and photographer but not to your level. Would love to visit Africa with your tour also recently switched to Sony!
Incredible footage once more Mark...
Great video Mark, thanks for sharing. You really have a gift for mixing storytelling and wildlife video!
Thanks
I'm guessing you're shooting with auto ISO? I had a chance to try out the 300 with both TC's last week and was amazed, but I think the 1.4 TC is the best option.
No. Manual exposure.
This was wonderful - a whole story, with individual characters, mystery, suspense, and a compelling arc! I must say, I cheer for the birds to get their meals, but, honestly, it gives me a shiver to watch their throats wrestle with the fish going down. Imagine eating dinner, and your dinner is fighting you as it slides down your throat!!😨😜. But I guess it’s what it costs to be a gorgeous osprey, or snowy egret, or wood heron, or red (I forget -pelican?). Thank you for this documentary!!! ❤️
Hi 👋
How are you doing Joanne
Glad that I am not fish...😜
But I am also glad getting 300mm f2.8 with tc 1.4x and 2x. 😂
Mark, I am looking forward from you to provide and sell a9m3 guides. It sure helps me navigate through this completely new uncharted camera for me. 🙏🏻😂
Very nice picture and super video… where is this place ? Thanks
are you not doing any more videos on this channel?
I really appreciate your channel, passion and great photos. Thank you☺️ I noticed that most of the photos were shot at f/7.1 Does it mean that at 5.6 it's not sharp enough and this combo has to be stopped down to yield good results?
„Glad I’m not a fish!” Is definitely epic as pictures, movie and narration are 🤩. - Mark, do I get it correct, if you don’t need that extra stop more light of the 600 F4, it is in terms of image quality and no brainer to go with the 300 2.8 + TCx2?
Why is your commentary is not natural.
Stop doing over action .
Awesome video Mark! Beautiful shots! I was wondering if you noticed any image quality differences between the 1.4x and the 2x TC?
Nope!
Cool! I'm glad to hear that 😊 And Mark, what about AF with 2xtlc? Did it bother you or was comparable like with 1.4x tlc or without tlc at all?
Stunning birds & awesome photography as usual Mark! 👍👍🦅🦅
Many thanks!
I am here for the voiceover very well illustrated ... love it ...
Wow how great is your narration. Video it's fabulous!!
Oh the Mullet runs. When they slowly move South on a wavy day, you can see all the meat hungries there are!!!
Would love to see that Reddish Egret!!!
Thanks Mark Smith 👏👏👏❤❤🔥🔥
Just wait. It is in full breeding plumage and I’ll have a video showing it too!
You know I'll be waiting!!
Good story telling , But a shame you didnt tell us about the lens and tel combo .
Masterful as always. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Cheers!
Mark,
I am Bharat, you comentry is better than photography
Que bueno verte personalmente hablando felicidades mark Smith🎉
Amazing as usual Mark. If you had a choice, would you choose a prime over zoom for filming wildlife? TIA
Not for filming
Great action. Lens looks great with a 2x.
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Is this combo sharper than 200-600?
sharper, lighter, faster etc
@@MarkSmithphotography I see, you use f7.1...
I would like to use the f5.6 - is it clearly noticeably worse than f7.1?
@@joint831 no, I used 7.1 because I needed the depth of field.
Half the price of the f4 too and more versatile
Igual como siempre impresionantes tomas 🎉
j'attendais cette vidéo ! j'ai le 300mm et les TC ... j'adore ! et je vous envie d'avoir une si belle faune par chez vous ... un grand MERCI pour vos vidéos, elles sont magiques et vous êtes un super commentateur (désolée, je ne parle pas anglais donc je mets les sous titres et j'écoute en même temps le son de votre voix )
Thank you 🙏
Hi Lisa
I love your narration and photos/video BUT all shots were made on perfect lighting. If you had to pick one prime which one? 600, or 400, or 300? 300 does not enough reach?
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Excellent as always and glad to see a longer video from you. Have you had the chance to try with the A93 at all?
Yes I have
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Excellent video and photos. Hey Mark, care to give away the area you find these Ospreys at? Keep up the fantastic photography.
Florida!
I was just there a week ago in FT Lauderdale. Took a trip down to the upper Keys and saw one Osprey sitting in a nest, that was it. Disappointing 😪 @@MarkSmithphotography
It is the first time I see the 2x Tele converter works perfectly. I wonder it is just the new 300m 2.8 does the trick.
Hi Mark! First of all, your videos and shots are gorgeous. Always a fan here. Secondly, I've been reading about the Olympus OM-1 mark II + Zuiko 150-400 mm. Have you had the chance to test this system vs the A1 + 200-600 or 600 mm f/4? Thanks in advance!