camera lens
Apr 5, 2024 18:19:20 #
Gkhall
Loc: Amarillo Texas
I have a canon EOS 850D and I am wanting a telephoto lens for close up bird watching but I don't want to break the bank. Any suggestions. Thanks!
Apr 5, 2024 19:25:15 #
If you are just "watching" consider a really good pair of binoculars, like canon image stabilized. If you want more power, consider a Swarovski spotting scope (but they are pricey too). Others will tell you about camera lenses.
Apr 5, 2024 20:02:46 #
Apr 5, 2024 20:32:23 #
Look at the EF 70-300 IS II, used or new. Longer than that is heavier and more expensive, and less useful for other general purposes.
Apr 6, 2024 08:01:34 #
Tamron 150-600 G2 version. Around $1400 weather sealed and 6 year warranty.
Apr 6, 2024 08:17:03 #
maxlieberman
Loc: 19027
I use a Sigma 150-600 Contemporary that I bought from mpb for a reasonable price with my Z8 and D7500. Check out my bird photos.
Apr 6, 2024 08:43:43 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Look at the EF 70-300 IS II, used or new. Longer than that is heavier and more expensive, and less useful for other general purposes.
To be more specific - Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II Nano USM
Apr 6, 2024 08:51:29 #
Apr 6, 2024 09:27:34 #
Gkhall wrote:
I have a canon EOS 850D and I am wanting a telephoto lens for close up bird watching but I don't want to break the bank. Any suggestions. Thanks!
Canon 400mm f5.6 L used ....lighter and cheaper than the big zooms - also sharper ! ....more reach than the 70-300 IS II - but no IS - ideal is to have BOTH ! Both used about $900 if you shop.
Apr 6, 2024 10:08:32 #
mikee wrote:
If you are just "watching" consider a really good pair of binoculars, like canon image stabilized. If you want more power, consider a Swarovski spotting scope (but they are pricey too). Others will tell you about camera lenses.
Canon image stabilized binoculars are truly amazing. A favorite thing to do on my trips to Yellowstone is to let kids look through them when wildlife has been spotted.
Apr 6, 2024 11:05:08 #
The Tamron 18-400 has been a favorite walk around lens for me light weight and versatile, the image quality is not as good as the 100-400 was on my 7Dmk2 but image quality isn't always critical. In fact, I liked that lens so much I bought the Sony a6600 and now the a6700 so I could use it (adapted EF to Sony E) that setup is on that camera 95% of the time. On my morning hikes although with all the birds coming north, I have had the 150-600 on for better image quality should I see an uncommon bird migrating through. Find a new or used one fast as Tamron no longer makes them.
Apr 6, 2024 14:04:41 #
While it may not be for perfectionists, a very portable solution is a bridge camera. While I have a Tamron 150-600 G2 lens, I often go to my SX50 HS for a long shot.
Apr 6, 2024 15:18:30 #
I use a Tamron 150-600 g2 lens. Price about $1,400, focus is tack sharp, weather sealed
Apr 6, 2024 18:12:25 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
PoppieJ wrote:
should be able to pick up a Sigma 150-600 at a reasonable price.
I like my Tamron 105-600 G2. Think better reviews from sigma early model
Apr 7, 2024 06:58:10 #
olddutch
Loc: Beloit, Wisconsin
My go to lens is a 18-400 Tamron. It gives me the most options. It is a lot smaller and when at Airshows I don’t have make lens changes for close ups and the airplanes flying and taking a chance of getting dirt on the sensor. I know. This is a bit long winded, but the same is with bird photos sometimes they land close and sometimes not so close.
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