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Sarah Halstead

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March 30, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

New Sigma 17-70 Lens

Filed Under: Family, Photography Tagged With: Camera Lens

I got my new lens yesterday. It is the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 HSM Macro. I am liking it so far. I have 10 days to try it out. I really wanted a fixed aperture but I am just keeping it at f/4 so it stays consistent. We will see how it goes. All of these were taken with it.

Here are more signs of Spring on the way. It was a little warmer today. I love these little tiny, baby leaves. They are sooo adorable. I could take a million pictures of them a day.

I love the reflection in her eye.

Goofy Dudley. Wide angle 17mm. I love that.

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  1. Jaime says

    April 3, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    Wow!!! What stunning pictures...all of them. A new lens to put on my list! ;)
  2. Jessica says

    March 31, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    Wow wow wow...the reflection is your dogs eye is seriously amazing. Congrats on the new lens! It looks promising so far! Ahh I wish I was as good as you, those photos are stunning!!
  3. Kara says

    March 31, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    absolutely love the detail and color in these!
  4. Amber says

    March 31, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Stunning photos! I'm thinking you're going to want to keep that lens when the time's up.
  5. Katherine says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Love all of these the first one and the two dogs are my favs. . .you are so talented.
  6. Erika B says

    March 31, 2011 at 2:05 am

    Beautiful spring shots! Love that BW of your doggie. So sweet. Erika B
  7. Anna says

    March 30, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    i love the sky shots!! beautiful!
  8. Courtney says

    March 30, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    These are fabulous! Congrats on the new lens. It's obviously AWESOME. I especially love the dandelion. ;)
  9. Ewa says

    March 30, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    wow, great set of shots, I think it's time for me to invest in macro lens:)
  10. Ray says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Wow such beautiful photos! Thanks for linking up!
  11. Hollie says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Gorgeous! I love the colors!
  12. Jill Samter Photography says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    enjoy your new lens. looks like it is doing a great job! your shots are beautiful! love the two of your dogs!!!
  13. Susan says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Amazing photos! Wow.
  14. Sarah P. says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Looks like a great lens! Love the sunflare and the pup's eye. Amazing.
  15. Rosie Grey says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    These photos are really stunning! Great start with your new lens on the close-ups! :-)
  16. Nessa says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    What pretty shots! And I love the reflection in the puppy's eye too.
  17. Beth P says

    March 30, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    What gorgeous photos! I really love the B&W of the dog! Awesome.
  18. Marla says

    March 30, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Wonderful shots. I totally want a macro. My favorite is the reflection in the eyes one. Awesome! Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com
  19. Jessi says

    March 30, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    These are beautiful Sarah! That's an amazing eye on dudley! Love all the colors and details.
  20. Kristin says

    March 30, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    Wow! Such gorgeous pictures! Loving that lens of yours! A-mazing!! :)
  21. Gina says

    March 30, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Absolutely stunning- I really like your reflection in the eye. Awesome lens!
  22. Betsy says

    March 30, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I love my macro :) These pictures are gorgeous too!
  23. charmaine says

    March 30, 2011 at 11:18 am

    Those are absolutely beautiful shots!!! I say....KEEPER!
  24. Meg @ Adventures as a Small Town Mom says

    March 30, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Wow! I love the photos of the dog! So adorable.
  25. Shannon says

    March 30, 2011 at 10:31 am

    I new lens is super fun! Great photos! I love the black and white of Dudley!
  26. Jane says

    March 30, 2011 at 9:41 am

    The two leaf photos are wonderful, the (I am guessing) dandelion photo is excellent but that last photo is my favorite this week, it is just stunning. Your photos really are beautiful.
  27. Ashley Sisk says

    March 30, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Love all of these - so, you keeping the lens?
  28. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    March 30, 2011 at 8:44 am

    Beautiful shots. I especially like the reflection in your dog's eye.
  29. Sharon says

    March 30, 2011 at 6:58 am

    These are great!
  30. Rene' Sharp says

    March 30, 2011 at 5:54 am

    Wow, your photography skills are off the chart. I am so enjoying visiting your space :)
  31. Chari says

    March 30, 2011 at 5:17 am

    great pictures!
  32. Henrietta says

    March 30, 2011 at 5:10 am

    I love the last one , the colors are so full, beautiful
  33. Cedar says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:14 am

    I can't decide. I love them all! Wonderful focus and great colors. Terrific!
  34. amy@agoodlife says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:04 am

    ok, they're all amazing but the dog pics are my absolute FAVE! those are amazing!
  35. Susie B. Homemaker says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:00 am

    Love all the photos... they look crystal clear and amazing!
  36. Branson says

    March 30, 2011 at 1:17 am

    These are amazing!! Are you renting the lens or something?
  37. Kayce says

    March 30, 2011 at 1:04 am

    Beautiful captures!! LOVE the reflection shot!
  38. julie says

    March 30, 2011 at 12:57 am

    WOW! What a bunch of lovely captures...I really love the tree shot looking up to the sky & those eyes & nose! SO cute!! :)
  39. alicia says

    March 30, 2011 at 12:35 am

    Wow! Those are beautiful!! Congrats on the new lens. I'm not sure which is my fav. They are all so great. And lovin that watermark too. :)
  40. Joni says

    March 30, 2011 at 12:32 am

    wow that last one. so weird. i always see these things on the ground but i have never seen them actually hanging on the trees. kinda cool. the one of the dog up close with just the eye is awesome. i love the eye color.
  41. champagne wishes. says

    March 30, 2011 at 12:31 am

    These captures are absolutely stunning. I don't know which I love more, I think all of them equally! Although the close-up of your reflection in puppeh's eye. Really cool! xox

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