Fishing pictures from my new Tamron lens

[Adam Grace]

I have to say that I really like my new Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 lens. The lens is wide enough for landscapes and fairly close fish-fighting action shots. I was also impressed with the quality of the macro capability too.

The following pictures are from my last trip to the Trinity.

Here's one of my favorite landscapes:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2932135042_2f4f48f30f.jpg


You can see the effect of the 17mm range with this shot. I really like being able to get a wider shot like this now:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2930561944_4f6718323e.jpg


However I am interested in a 11-16mm Tokina for my next lens. I really like that ultra wide distorted view but that lens is less versatile than my new Tamron. With my Tamron portraits will be free of heavy distortion, portraits like this:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2930562568_c551bc39a6.jpg


Check out these macro shots, compared to my original lens I can really appreciate the detail. Now a true macro lens will do a better job but this lens isn't a true macro lens and it offers more versatility.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2929703919_4718057dbf.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2930562522_0cc7549f42.jpg


And I am also very happy to be able to use a more shallow depth of field (DOP) and get shots like these:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2932224150_a37247f895.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2925117920_510f86f838.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2946879781_9bb7112ca3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2930562454_2329c38abf.jpg

This picture of Mike was taken at 50mm and f2.8, I like the look:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2925119836_a36166ae66.jpg


Do any of you other SLR shooters have a "favorite" lens for fishing pictures? If so please show us some pictures from that lens.

[SteelieD]

Adam, if I was half the photographer you are, I'd post a pic or two. But, I need to quit chasing the those damn elusive steelhead (it's like a disease!) and work on my photography skills.

Great pix!!!!!!!!!

[Adam Grace]

Thank you, I enjoy it and I'm glad that you liked my pictures.

Good luck with the steelhead!

[Amador]

Great shots Adam! I'm glad to you are enjoying your new lens. I need to get out on the water. It's been too long!