Shots from Menorca

[Electric Shepherd]

Just got back yesterday from a weeks holiday in Menorca, armed with my Nex-3, 18-55 and Sigma 30mm f/2.8.

Took a bundle of shots, here's a few snaps:

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Sunset at Na Macaret by Pam & Ben, on Flickr

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Another Macaret Sunset by Pam & Ben, on Flickr

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Mahon Harbour Panorama by Pam & Ben, on Flickr

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Fishing Boats At Arenal D'En Castell by Pam & Ben, on Flickr

 

[davect01]

Some great shots. Don't know much about Menorca. Is there much to do there?

 

[Luiz Curcino]

Great pics! Very beautiful place!

 

[lapdog99]

right time of day, some nice photos

 

[Ray Vardy]

Liking the rocks of pic 1 and the sky of pic 2 - never been to menorca myself. BTW I'd like to see some more shots with that sigma lens.

 

[Dioptrick]

Beautiful photos!! The first two shots of the rocks are my favourite too. Lovely colours and thoughtful composition, all of them

 

[Electric Shepherd]

Thanks everyone, much appreciated!

Ray, whilst this isn't scenic, architecture or travel, here's a shot of my wife using the Sigma:

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Pam by Pam & Ben, on Flickr

It's effectively a "normal" lens on the APS-C sensor, making it a great portrait lens.

 

[Ray Vardy]

It's good Ben, yes, hmmm, what should my 1st lens purchase be....

 

[freddytto]

great photos mate, and the sunset is very good, very nice place,also the panoramic pics I like to.
This lens works very good, nice portrait

 

[Phoenix]

Impressive images indeed!! Once you get that filtered light at golden hour it's just priceless. The picture of your wife is excellently rendered as well as well. Very nice series, Thank you very much for sharing.

 

[Bimjo]

Nice shots. The apparent sharpness of the Sigma lenses continues to impress me, particularly at their price point.

 

[Ray Vardy]

All, I'm struggling here, based on my existing kit, inexperience and lack of pocket money.. Are you able to help me choose my 1st lens purchase! I really like the photos I've seen here over the last few days with both the 19 & 30 sigma lens...

Hmmm indeed

 

[Electric Shepherd]

Surprise, surprise, I'd say go with the 30mm. The 19mm isn't quite wide enough to appeal to me over the kit lens, at a focal length where I'd typically be using narrowish apertures anyway. The 30mm on the other hand gets close to an equivalent classic 50mm would on full frame, ie a great general purpose lens. It's not hurt by being very sharp, even wide open in the centre, and has an appealing bokeh. Do you tend to shoot any subject in particular Ray? That may help us to give you some advice.

 

[dbmiller]

I used the 19mm most of the time I was on vacation, and I like taking scenic shots, so that has been nice. But there were a few times when I switched to the 30mm, or wished I had had time to switch to it. Either one can make a good walk around lens, but it really depends on what will most often be your subject matter. If people, go with the 30mm, the 19mm is too in your face for that. For the price point, I picked up both and haven't regretted it.

 

[Electric Shepherd]

I picked up both

Ah, now you're talking!

 

[Ray Vardy]

Surprise, surprise, I'd say go with the 30mm. The 19mm isn't quite wide enough to appeal to me over the kit lens, at a focal length where I'd typically be using narrowish apertures anyway. The 30mm on the other hand gets close to an equivalent classic 50mm would on full frame, ie a great general purpose lens. It's not hurt by being very sharp, even wide open in the centre, and has an appealing bokeh. Do you tend to shoot any subject in particular Ray? That may help us to give you some advice.

At the moment I'm not brave enough to get up close to the 'locals' they are like tigers & bears!
So for the moment it's mainly scenic as I am still fumbling my way through the controls of the camera and basics of shooting..

Ps. The photos I enjoy looking at most tend to include the tigers & bears.

 

[Dioptrick]

At the moment I'm not brave enough to get up close to the 'locals' they are like tigers & bears!

Before tackling the tigers and bears, you can practice on the pussycats and puppies (your family and friends)...

 

[Ray Vardy]

They are scarier than the tigers & bears...!

 

[Dioptrick]