Canon lenses
Jun 13, 2018 11:07:16 #
I have a refurbished Canon T4i with an 18-135 lens. I shoot close up of flowers and wildlife, from a distance. Looking for lenses that would enable sharper photos if both. Suggestions please.
Jun 13, 2018 11:21:16 #
Either the Canon 100 mm L Macro, or the Tamron G2 90 mm macro. I have the Tamron it is a great lens. The VC, vibration control is awesome. The price ain't bad also.
Jun 13, 2018 12:28:46 #
lonewolf456 wrote:
I have a refurbished Canon T4i with an 18-135 lens. I shoot close up of flowers and wildlife, from a distance. Looking for lenses that would enable sharper photos if both. Suggestions please.
The EF-S 18-135mm IS STM is a very fine lens combination with that body. Before you start looking at other lenses, it might be worthwhile to post up a few of the pics that you feel aren’t as sharp as you would like, for fellow Hoggers to review and advise on? Or, take the lens and camera to your local photography shop and take some test pics with their camera expert, just to make sure that there isn’t a problem?
I had one of these lenses supplied as the kit lens with a 7D Mk ii body. I gave it to a fellow Hogger as I had no real use for it, but I did take a couple of hundred pics first, just to make sure I was giving someone else a working unit. I was VERY impressed with the sharpness and overall quality of the pics achieved, from a cost-effective lens. But don’t just take my word for it: https://kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/18-135mm-stm.htm
Jun 13, 2018 12:33:29 #
I see that you introduced yourself both in 2014 and again this year as a newbie. If you haven't had an opportunity to really dig into photography during these past four years, you should consider BB4A's advice about posting some photos for feedback. We hear from new photographers on UHH many, many times that they feel the "issue" lies with their equipment, and it turns out not to be the case.
It is your money to spend, of course, but if you haven't had the time to learn exposure or to develop (no pun intended) an understanding of light, shutter speed for motion blur/camera shake, or aperture for depth of field, then new gear is not going to change your results.
I had a T3i. I bought a used Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens from B&H three years ago for under $400 (sold it last year). There may be a newer one with "STM" in the title; you can check that.
Below are two photos with the 70-300 (shot in raw, edited, and with some cropping). I liked the lens, but it's heavy. Anything longer than 300 mm will get pretty pricey, but you didn't say what cost range you're considering.
#3 is with the EF-S 18-135 - which I found to be hugely versatile - and is included to show you how close you can get (with some cropping involved and edited from raw).
It is your money to spend, of course, but if you haven't had the time to learn exposure or to develop (no pun intended) an understanding of light, shutter speed for motion blur/camera shake, or aperture for depth of field, then new gear is not going to change your results.
I had a T3i. I bought a used Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens from B&H three years ago for under $400 (sold it last year). There may be a newer one with "STM" in the title; you can check that.
Below are two photos with the 70-300 (shot in raw, edited, and with some cropping). I liked the lens, but it's heavy. Anything longer than 300 mm will get pretty pricey, but you didn't say what cost range you're considering.
#3 is with the EF-S 18-135 - which I found to be hugely versatile - and is included to show you how close you can get (with some cropping involved and edited from raw).
Jun 13, 2018 12:56:17 #
Two more with the 18-135. If you aren't ready to share your photos with the entire gang, please feel free to send me a couple via pm if you think I might have anything to offer in the way of advice. I'm far from the most talented picture maker on UHH, but since I have used similar and same equipment as you, maybe I can help you get jump-started and save you both frustration and $$ 
Jun 13, 2018 13:34:20 #
lonewolf456 wrote:
I have a refurbished Canon T4i with an 18-135 lens. I shoot close up of flowers and wildlife, from a distance. Looking for lenses that would enable sharper photos if both. Suggestions please.
What is your budget for this lens.
If fairly tight than the 70-300 recommended is a good bet, be careful which you go with as there are several versions and some are better than the others.
Or you can try the 55-250 which used are available for less $$ because it came as a kit lens with so many cameras.
But if you can swing the $$ then the 100-400L mk 2 is the way to go, the mk 1 would do also but doesn't focus as close.
The mk 2 focus goes down to about 30" from sensor plane or 20" from front lens element. The mk 1 only goes down to 5' 9".
Here are some shots from my mk 2
#1&2 pretending to be a macro lens
#3 at distance and #4 distance with 1.4x III extender
Jun 13, 2018 13:54:09 #
zzzynick wrote:
Either the Canon 100 mm L Macro, or the Tamron G2 90 mm macro. I have the Tamron it is a great lens. The VC, vibration control is awesome. The price ain't bad also.
The OP mentioned "from a distance". While these are good for very close ups, they are too short a focal length for distance.
Jun 13, 2018 14:17:26 #
Oh man Linda, these are exquisite!!!!!!!
Linda From Maine wrote:
Two more with the 18-135. If you aren't ready to share your photos with the entire gang, please feel free to send me a couple via pm if you think I might have anything to offer in the way of advice. I'm far from the most talented picture maker on UHH, but since I have used similar and same equipment as you, maybe I can help you get jump-started and save you both frustration and $$
Jun 13, 2018 14:21:25 #
I don't know about a 90 or 100 being to short. The sharpness of the G2, leads to the ability to crop pretty heavily. I know, I have been there done that.
Jun 13, 2018 14:47:26 #
These were taken with the Tamron G2 Tamron 90 mm. All but the flowers were taken about 25 to 30 feat away. That one I stood over.
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Jun 14, 2018 05:50:02 #
lonewolf456 wrote:
I have a refurbished Canon T4i with an 18-135 lens. I shoot close up of flowers and wildlife, from a distance. Looking for lenses that would enable sharper photos if both. Suggestions please.
If I'm reading this correctly you want a close up view, shot from some distance away. I use CANON 60D with a 400mm F5.6 'L' series lens for this. It shouldn't be confused with MACRO but this combination provides very shallow depth of field and pleasing bokeh. Essential to use a tripod and remote release for best results you can get good results but from a distance that doesn't deter bugs and bees from doing their thing.
Jun 14, 2018 06:52:01 #
If you have the budget, Canon 100-400LII is my favorite for nature hikes where birds or plants are usual targets . If weight and more versatility is a factor (family outing s and such) I'm really liking the Tamron 18-400 Ijust recently purchased all though it is not as sharp,and may take a moment or 2 longer tofind focus in low light it still takes good pics
Jun 14, 2018 09:04:27 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
I would urge you to choose one or the other!
lonewolf456 wrote:
I have a refurbished Canon T4i with an 18-135 lens. I shoot close up of flowers and wildlife, from a distance. Looking for lenses that would enable sharper photos if both. Suggestions please.
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