Long Lens
Nov 30, 2020 07:58:30 #
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?
My friend and companion wildlife photographer, Sharron Crocker, uses the 100-400 II as well as the 400 F5.6 prime, with her 5DM3 and 5DM4 - for birds and wildlife.
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Nov 30, 2020 08:03:37 #
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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.
Cool shot of a banner pick-up! Where was that taken at?
Nov 30, 2020 09:04:07 #
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?
The new 600mm f11 for the R .....or, the Canon 400mm f5.6 L with a 1.4X II extender or, the Tamron 100-400 with extender on the R.
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Nov 30, 2020 09:26:21 #
LFingar wrote:
Cool shot of a banner pick-up! Where was that taken at?
That was at the Flying Circus Airshow in Bealeton, VA. The plane is a 1945 Piper "Grasshopper". They were demonstrating air mail bag pickup. I put the camera in continuous and one of the frames captured it as the hook has snagged the rope between the uprights. I got good shots of the wing walkers also. They use other planes for the wing walker. The wing walker goes from the cockpit in flight to the top of the wing without any safety rope. They have shows going on throughout the summer.
Nov 30, 2020 09:43:00 #
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?
Depends on what you are shooting. Most birders without breaking the bank go for Tamron or Sigma 150-600.
Nov 30, 2020 09:50:26 #
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.
To me, in the ddl, the plane shows several indications of background replacement.
Nov 30, 2020 10:09:29 #
Nov 30, 2020 10:16:27 #
I’d think the EF 100-400L IS II would have ample range for you ... and the auto focus and picture clarity on it are superb.
Nov 30, 2020 10:26:21 #
With the R and the mkIII you will slowly but surely migrate to the R. So think about your lens investment now with an eye toward your future camera. The R represents a whole new and different (for me) approach to shooting. I sold my mkIII and now shoot exclusively with the R and the R5. The only reason why I added the R5 is that I have very shaky hands and needed the IBIS. Good luck. These are great things to worry about as opposed to major health issues. Stay safe
Nov 30, 2020 10:34:01 #
DaveJ
Loc: NE Missouri
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?
You say you have a variety of Canon lenses. Depending on your longest currently, three great candidate's to look at. The much mentioned Canon EF100-400mm MK II. Top notch lens. I own it. The new RF mount 600mm f11 and 800mm f11. List price $700 and $900 respectively. I just bought the 800 f11 two weeks ago. The 800 is very sharp and light compared to others in that range. Will not break the bank as you want. You can find it 10% off at times(I did). 800 is a lot of reach, so you might consider the 600, reports are it is just as sharp. I'd like to know your other longish lens and maybe could comment more. F11 seemed like deal breaker at first, but after seeing other folks results made me want to try it. The lower noise on the New R bodies helps. So far it has exceeded my expectations. Good Luck and have fun!
Nov 30, 2020 10:38:11 #
Nov 30, 2020 10:51:28 #
AFPhoto wrote:
I will take a slightly different approach. Since y... (show quote)
The R is also full frame.
Nov 30, 2020 10:51:37 #
Canon 400 prime No moving parts (no vibration control) Started my wildlife photos with this. Sharp and light.
$800 used (no moving parts so dust inside will not be a problem) Still use mine when I walk a long ways . I use it with an 80D. If you have a TC might want to put it on seeing as you are using a full frame. Also as others have mentioned the 100-400 ll is the bomb.
$800 used (no moving parts so dust inside will not be a problem) Still use mine when I walk a long ways . I use it with an 80D. If you have a TC might want to put it on seeing as you are using a full frame. Also as others have mentioned the 100-400 ll is the bomb.
Nov 30, 2020 11:34:54 #
When the Tamron 150 to 600 mm first came out, I bought one. I have never been disappointed with it. Disappointed in the photographer from time to time, but never the lens.
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