Long Lens: I use a Canon EOS R and a 5D Mk lll with a variety of Canon lenses. Also have the Sigma 85 Art lens. Wondering what long (400+mm) lens people use for wildlife? Looking for...

Mmishou Loc: Ventura, CA

I use a Canon EOS R and a 5D Mk lll with a variety of Canon lenses. Also have the Sigma 85 Art lens. Wondering what long (400+mm) lens people use for wildlife? Looking for maximum glass quality without mortgaging my house and grandchildren (although . . .)!!! Recommendations?

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I use a Tamron 150-600 G2 zoom. It has an EF type mount for Canon.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

100-400L II

ImageCreator Loc: Northern California

CHG_CANON wrote:

100-400L II

Ditto

SteveR Loc: Michigan

CHG_CANON wrote:

100-400L II

This works especially well on crop sensor cameras for birds and wildlife.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

CHG_CANON wrote:

100-400L II

Hands down...it is absolutely fabulous...
the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM optic is in a league of it's own...

Still uncertain? I've never seen this many epic reviews on any other piece of glass...
Check it out...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1092632-REG/canon_9524b002_ef_100_400mm_f_4_5_5_6l_is.html/reviews

CO

The lenses that have been mentioned are excellent. For an economical lens, check out the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3. I've been impressed with it. It's fully weather sealed and sells for $799. It weights only 1115 grams which makes it hand hold able for long periods. It's compatible with Tamron's TAP-in console for AF fine tuning. Here's a photo I took with it on a Nikon D7500.

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TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Thomas902 wrote:

Hands down...it is absolutely fabulous...
the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM optic is in a league of it's own...

Still uncertain? I've never seen this many epic reviews on any other piece of glass...
Check it out...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1092632-REG/canon_9524b002_ef_100_400mm_f_4_5_5_6l_is.html/reviews

Yep, another vote for the 100-400L MkII

bleirer

If you are on a budget, this one is super sharp also, would make a good 2nd choice if the 100-400 is too pricey. No IS is the one downside.

https://www.keh.com/shop/canon-ef-400mm-f-5-6l-usm-super-telephoto-lens.html

AFPhoto Loc: Jamestown, RI, USA

I will take a slightly different approach. Since you are shooting the Canon R, consider going with the new RF 100 -500. A bit more expensive but with the extra reach (500mm vs 400mm) and the cropping advantage of the R over the Mk iii, I think that this will give you what you are looking for.
Another option for long reach is the new RF 800mm f11 IS. A reasonable price point and for outdoor shooting this is a great lens. With its IS, I was able to do quite a bit of hand held shooting on the Canon R. Good luck and stay safe

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

CO wrote:

The lenses that have been mentioned are excellent. For an economical lens, check out the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3. I've been impressed with it. It's fully weather sealed and sells for $799. It weights only 1115 grams which makes it hand hold able for long periods. It's compatible with Tamron's TAP-in console for AF fine tuning. Here's a photo I took with it on a Nikon D7500.

I can also attest to the qualities of the Tamron 100-400 on Nikon bodies. But the consensus for Canon bodies is for the Canon 100-400. Have fun shooting!

anotherview Loc: California

Sigma offers a 100-400mm lens at much lower cost than the Canon version. You can go longer with available extenders.

I own and use this lens and obtain worthy results with it.

Mmishou wrote:

I use a Canon EOS R and a 5D Mk lll with a variety of Canon lenses. Also have the Sigma 85 Art lens. Wondering what long (400+mm) lens people use for wildlife? Looking for maximum glass quality without mortgaging my house and grandchildren (although . . .)!!! Recommendations?

sodapop Loc: Bel Air, MD

GREAT SHOT!!

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Mmishou wrote:

I use a Canon EOS R and a 5D Mk lll with a variety of Canon lenses. Also have the Sigma 85 Art lens. Wondering what long (400+mm) lens people use for wildlife? Looking for maximum glass quality without mortgaging my house and grandchildren (although . . .)!!! Recommendations?

So, if I was shooting Canon, I would go with the really good Canon 100-400 version II lens.
There is no replacement for GOOD glass. Yes, cheaper lenses can be gotten from 3rd party glass manufactures, but the 100-400 will put them to shame.
For a 400+ prime, your talking lots of dollars. Maximum glass quality that your looking for and third party glass do not compute.
You can get a mint Canon 100-400 used and save some bucks.
As you know the keep to great images is GLASS. Don't skimp on 3rd party glass.

starlifter Loc: Towson, MD

Sigma 150-600 C. Works for me, especially when can keep the d..n bird in focus. Works for BIF as well as butterflies.