One of the really nice things about the Thunder over Michigan show was it was three days long. And in three days, there are changes in weather. There are also changes in camera and lens combos. Usually with two day shows, the time of day for the performers doesn't change. But add a Friday in - and the times may change.
In the case of the F-35 Demo team, the Friday practice was mid-afternoon but the show times on Saturday and Sunday were mid-morning.
The Friday mid-afternoon shots were crystal clear with a 70-200 f/2.8 lens. The Saturday and Sunday shots were with the 200-500 f/5.6 lens. My opinion, not so clear, but the humidity was high in those morning hours.
The Friday mid-afternoon shot. Using the f/2.8 lens allows for a 1/2500 shutter speed at ISO 100. Pure awesomeness.
F-35 with Some Vapor
NIKON D500 Ver.1.30/NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8
300 mm, 1/2500 sec, f/4.0, ISO 100
EV 0, MANUAL Mode, Size DX
There's always something about an afterburner shot. And, if the exhaust cone can be seen, in the day, BONUS.
F-35 AB Climb
NIKON D500 Ver.1.30/NIKKOR 200.0-500.0 f/5.6
435 mm, 1/1600 sec, f/5.6, ISO (Auto) 180
EV 0, MANUAL Mode, Size DX
And another AB shot.
F-35 Hard Left Bank
NIKON D500 Ver.1.30/NIKKOR 200.0-500.0 f/5.6
750 mm, 1/1600 sec, f/5.6, ISO (Auto) 180
EV 0, MANUAL Mode, Size DX
AB yellows and oranges, Nothing like it.
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