Photographing Birds
Jul 24, 2019 10:36:52 #
Jul 24, 2019 11:31:21 #
ronschulze wrote:
I would like input on good lens for a Canon for capturing flying birds.
Welcome aboard. Nikon guy here. I use a Nikon 200-500 for birds.
Jul 24, 2019 12:05:10 #
Jul 24, 2019 12:14:09 #
ronschulze wrote:
I would like input on good lens for a Canon for capturing flying birds.
What body are you using?
I use the Canon 100-400L mk2 (with and without the 1.4x III) and the Tamron 150-600 G2 with my 5DIV, 7DII and 80D.
If I had the money I would probably be using one of the big, fast primes but they are beyond my budget, unless I give up my other hobbies.
Go up to "search" and look up UHH user 'Regis' and look at his work. Both sitting and flying eagles and osprey. He uses the fast primes with extenders on a 5Dsr.
Jul 24, 2019 12:23:35 #
Jul 24, 2019 13:06:47 #
ronschulze wrote:
I would like input on good lens for a Canon for capturing flying birds.
I really enjoy the 400/5.6 for this, it has no weight at all, so one can shoot it hand held all day long and don't even know its there (since that seems so important to many folks)!
Jul 24, 2019 15:57:06 #
ronschulze wrote:
I would like input on good lens for a Canon for capturing flying birds.
My two favorite bird photographers use Canon gear.
Sharron Crocker uses a 5DMkIII and either a 400mmF5.6 or a 100-400 II occasionally with a 1.4X TC
https://untamednewyork.smugmug.com/Birds
And Laura Meyers uses a 5DMkIV and a 100-400 II also with a 1.4X TC
https://www.flickr.com/photos/laurameyers/with/48080807446/
Jul 24, 2019 21:36:09 #
Jul 24, 2019 21:41:57 #
rick_n_wv
Loc: Charleston WV
100-400 II is really sharp. You can crop it pretty far and still get a usable image.
Jul 24, 2019 21:48:02 #
ronschulze wrote:
I would like input on good lens for a Canon for capturing flying birds.
You really have to give us a budget, you can spend over 12 grand on a lens which I would think you are not considering, but the point is that Canon and third party manufacturers offer lenses from the hundreds into the several thousands. Personally I love the Canon 100-400 II, I think it a better option than the Sigma 150-600 sport which would be my second choice, but both of those lenses cost over $1500 and I don't know if that is in your budget.
Jul 25, 2019 02:47:50 #
Sigma 150-600mm C, a brilliant, sharp lens, the extra reach over my old 150-500mm or a 400mm is well worth it.
A recent shot taken with it from about 30-40 meters. Just been selected as a finalsit in a natonal photography comp. "Wildlife" category...
Bought it new for AUD$1189...
As for BIF photography, the second series was 5 shots in one second taken in low speed rapid fire mode with my D500 and the Sigma 150-600mm.
A recent shot taken with it from about 30-40 meters. Just been selected as a finalsit in a natonal photography comp. "Wildlife" category...
Bought it new for AUD$1189...
As for BIF photography, the second series was 5 shots in one second taken in low speed rapid fire mode with my D500 and the Sigma 150-600mm.
Jul 25, 2019 07:33:29 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
ronschulze wrote:
I would like input on good lens for a Canon for capturing flying birds.
Look no further than the Canon 100-400 II lens.
Jul 25, 2019 09:06:04 #
I used a 400mm DOII for quite some time and had some good results. However, specifically for BIF, I am getting much better results with my Sony a9 and native Sony glass.
Jul 25, 2019 09:17:55 #
Nalu wrote:
I used a 400mm DOII for quite some time and had some good results. However, specifically for BIF, I am getting much better results with my Sony a9 and native Sony glass.
You are looking at a $5000 investment, not sure that he OP wants to go there, he has yet to mention a budget.
Jul 25, 2019 09:26:44 #
ronschulze wrote:
I would like input on good lens for a Canon for capturing flying birds.
If you are new to BIF, stick with a zoom for now. While a long prime lens might be where you ultimately go, when starting you need practice keeping the target in frame. A zoom will allow you the flexibility to develop that skill.
Without knowing more about your situation is hard to give a solid recommendation.
What body are you using?
What lenses do you have now?
Are you looking at hawks in flight, shore birds, etc...
I only occasionally do BIF now and use my 70-200 2.8 with a 2x extender.
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