Ktsa5239 Posted August 14, 2021 Share #1 Â Posted August 14, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've just received the VE90-280 and I'm absolutely thrilled with the quality I'm getting. However, it is alittle short on the SL2 and I'm wondering if its a good idea to pull my old CL out of the cupboard again. Has anyone tried this for wildlife? Would I see. your photos please? I dont know how much effect it would have losing IBIS. Did you notice any other disadvantages ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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erudolph Posted August 15, 2021 Share #2  Posted August 15, 2021 I agree, images from this lens are beautiful; I also agree that it is short for many birding photos. I tried it on the CL but liked the results better on an SL2 with cropping. With the CL, I got better bird photos using a Lumix S 70-200/4 with 2x TC. That lens, however, I sold in favor of the 90-280.  Both photos below are at 280mm and tightly cropped. The western meadowlark is with the CL, the egret with the SL2.  I hope this is of some help.  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323585-cl-ve90-280-for-wildlife-show-your-photos-please/?do=findComment&comment=4256920'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 15, 2021 Share #3 Â Posted August 15, 2021 3 hours ago, erudolph said: but liked the results better on an SL2 with cropping Probably because of the balance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktsa5239 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share #4  Posted August 15, 2021 I’ve tried it out today and I agree that the cropped version from SL2 seems better. Not sure why really… I’m ok with the handling, it doesn’t feel too out of balance. Here is a shot with the CL today Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323585-cl-ve90-280-for-wildlife-show-your-photos-please/?do=findComment&comment=4257071'>More sharing options...
Ktsa5239 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share #5  Posted August 15, 2021 And here is one with SL2, couldn’t get as close without cropping but overall it just seems nicer for reasons I could not describe Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323585-cl-ve90-280-for-wildlife-show-your-photos-please/?do=findComment&comment=4257072'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 15, 2021 Share #6 Â Posted August 15, 2021 Ah - I think I can explain it. The CL has shutter slap which cannot be compensated by OIS. Use the electronic shutter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erudolph Posted August 15, 2021 Share #7  Posted August 15, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 6 hours ago, jaapv said: Ah - I think I can explain it. The CL has shutter slap which cannot be compensated by OIS. Use the electronic shutter.  Taking a tip from Jaap (thank you, Jaap!), I took the CL, with 90-280 mounted, out to the wetlands, this time with Electronic Shutter "Always On." Here is a shot of a Black Oyster Catcher, tightly cropped.,at 280mm, f/4.0, 1/1000. It does indeed seem better. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323585-cl-ve90-280-for-wildlife-show-your-photos-please/?do=findComment&comment=4257300'>More sharing options...
Ktsa5239 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share #8 Â Posted August 15, 2021 Nice tip! Will do that next time. Is there any occasion when electronic shutter create issues in birding situations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 16, 2021 Share #9  Posted August 16, 2021 Also, CL files need a slightly different sharpening regime than SL2 ones - I ran it through Topaz Sharpen AI:   Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323585-cl-ve90-280-for-wildlife-show-your-photos-please/?do=findComment&comment=4257373'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 16, 2021 Share #10  Posted August 16, 2021 And this one: Slightly front-focused BTW, the camera chose the branch     Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323585-cl-ve90-280-for-wildlife-show-your-photos-please/?do=findComment&comment=4257375'>More sharing options...
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