Here is looking at you

[jgredline]

Shot with Pentax K20D and Sigma 500 F/4.5

[Loupey]

You got the head-on just about dead-on :thumbsup:

I don't know anything about the 500mm Sigma. What is the closest focusing distance? How does it handle?

[jgredline]

You got the head-on just about dead-on :thumbsup:

I don't know anything about the 500mm Sigma. What is the closest focusing distance? How does it handle?

Thanks Loupey.
I was about 4 feet from the gull.
Here is the lens I have.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Si...-f45-APO-EX-DG

[Loupey]

...I was about 4 feet from the gull...

You do mean 4 meters, right? I see that the minimum focusing distance is 4m.

How is it working out for you otherwise?

[jgredline]

You do mean 4 meters, right? I see that the minimum focusing distance is 4m.

How is it working out for you otherwise?

Sorry, I meant 4 yards. I bought it a few months back but have not used it much. It is big and heavy and requires a mono pod, although that shot was taken hand held.

[mn shutterbug]

Couldn't you have got a little closer. That is one sharp feathered head.