Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 - birds of prey

[ManualFocus-G]

Here's a couple of high ISO shots on a dull day with my Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 MC version.


Red kite shot with the CZJ Sonnar 300/4 by ManualFocus-G, on Flickr


Bird and handler by ManualFocus-G, on Flickr

There was a small amount of purple fringing which I removed in pp very easily and the photos were cropped fairly heavily. I had actually forgotten that I took this lens with me!

Here's a couple taken with the Canon EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS as a comparison:


Red kite in flight by ManualFocus-G, on Flickr


Perching by ManualFocus-G, on Flickr

[Attila]

Last two for me, nice shoots!

[Orio]

Usual great captures! Especially the last one.

[patrickh]

Yes last 2 are stunning


patrickh


I am constantly amazed by the manual skills of some of you shooters

[SonicScot]

Nice shots

[ManualFocus-G]

Thanks guys, I felt like I was cheating with the Canon though

[SonicScot]

[tobbsman]

So nice, #2 and #3especially.

By the way, how large/heavy is this lens ?

Cheers
Tobias