I need Fellow Hog's Advice once again...
Dec 8, 2014 15:39:23 #
Buy the best quality of lens that you can afford--the camera model in many ways not the issue.
It is the quality of the glass in the lens that adds to the end photo result. If you know how to read a test strip check out a good photography magazine that has lens testing and you will be able to decide which lens that you want to do with
hope that helps
It is the quality of the glass in the lens that adds to the end photo result. If you know how to read a test strip check out a good photography magazine that has lens testing and you will be able to decide which lens that you want to do with
hope that helps
Dec 8, 2014 15:54:36 #
jazzysam wrote:
Hi Gang, br It's that time of the year & I ge... (show quote)
I think you would love the 70-200 2.8 I have the nikon version and use it mostly for portraits and weddings and its a fantastic lens. I tried someone elses 75-300 and it felt cheap and nothing compared to the 2.8 lens.
Dec 8, 2014 16:17:02 #
jazzysam wrote:
:thumbup: THANKS Gator !!! I have been looking @ that one. I also was looking hard @ this one also. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
Have the 70-200mm f2.8 and love it. Best quality lens I have. If you will be shooting in low light I recommend it. If light is not a problem go to a cheaper non-constant aperture.
Dec 8, 2014 16:30:43 #
jpendasulo
Loc: TN
rmm0605 wrote:
The Tamron 150-600 F5-6.3 with vibration reduction is a super lens. Although it is heavy (4.1 lbs), I find I can shoot without a tripod and get good photos. It's made with Canon mount. You won't go wrong unless it's simply physically too big a beast.
I agree with one of the new 150-600 tele lenses, either Tamron or Sigma, since you already have up to 300mm covered. I have the Tamron for Nikon and find it to be a great lens for birds and other wildlife when I can't get closer.
My son-in-law used his 70-200 f2.8 75% of the time when he did weddings so that would be a good option if you need or want a better lens for weddings.
Dec 8, 2014 17:01:02 #
jazzysam wrote:
Corrrect Mojoni . I am not that familiar with the mirror lenses ???
Most telescopes are mirror lenses. It allows one to fold the length of the lens to make it much shorter but with a bigger diameter. Tends to make point sources of light "Donut Shapes."
Dec 8, 2014 18:02:38 #
Looks like you have a lot covered already. Why don't you think about what you've wished you'd had in a particular shooting situation and go for that. It might not even be a lens. If you do actually believe all that money should be spent on a new lens. I would go for an L-lens in your favourite focal length.
jazzysam wrote:
Hi Gang, br It's that time of the year & I ge... (show quote)
Dec 8, 2014 20:30:21 #
I have a 70-200 f2.8 and a Sigma 150-500 zoom. The 70-200 is both lighter and more responsive. It's much better in low light. Plenty big enough for virtually any indoor sport and useful outdoors if you shoot near the corners in soccer, and football, or near home plate, first or third in baseball. The only reason to go with the larger lens is if you need the bigger reach and others have already pointed out that you can get almost the same reach with a converter. Also the 70-299 is great for some kinds of portraiture. You would love it.
Dec 8, 2014 20:30:52 #
BushDog
Loc: San Antonio, TX
Japakomom wrote:
If it was me, I would go with the 70-200 II.
The 70-200mm f/2.8L II aso gets my vote. There's a reason you see so many pros with this lens. (Not just with Canon but also the Nikon equivalent.)
I have had close to 30 lenses including beauties like 85 f1.2L, 135 f2.0 by both Canon and Zeiss and the 500mm f/4L II ... And if I had to choose only one lens to keep, it would be my 70-200 mm f2.8L II. (Of course that's my preferred focal length on full frame - over wide angle.)
Dec 8, 2014 23:35:15 #
jazzysam wrote:
Hi Gang, br It's that time of the year & I ge... (show quote)
Jazzy, you might also look at the Sigma 120-300 f/2.8. Get the lens from B&H They'll discount from Sigmas List price which is around 4K. Put a 1.4 extender on it and you can get pretty good wild life shots. DON"T use a 2X besides stopping down to f5.6 it dramatically dulls your image. I used it (2X) baddddd tool. The sigma will take you over the 2500, but I don't 'know by how much.It's a relatively heavy lens. Good luck, Robin
Dec 9, 2014 02:33:56 #
jazzysam wrote:
Hi Gang, br It's that time of the year & I ge... (show quote)
You don't have a 100-400L listed.I do not know the price of the new one, but the old one is about $1500 and is a very good lens for wildlife.
Ray.
Dec 9, 2014 02:35:51 #
jazzysam wrote:
Hi Gang, br It's that time of the year & I ge... (show quote)
New 100-400L just up your alley at $2199.
Dec 9, 2014 02:40:17 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Jazzy, don't know what outdoor sports you mean or ... (show quote)
SS,I use a Kenko 1.4 TC on my100-400L with a Rebel XS and Autofocus works.
Ray.
Dec 9, 2014 02:52:19 #
jazzysam wrote:
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Several months ago, I had purchased from Canon a refurbished Canon 400L f5.6 for around $1,100 and it would be a great lens for your grandchildren's sporting events if you push the ISO up to somewhere around 1600. It is a very sharp lens and Canon only sells them when looking brand spanking new ! If you will do some research on this lens, you will find that everyone claims it to be extra super sharp and if you go to a Flickr website, you can see images or photos this lens has made ! Needle sharp with excellent colors and contrast !!
Dec 9, 2014 05:47:51 #
Ian826
Loc: Bangor. North Wales
SharpShooter wrote:
Jazzy, don't know what outdoor sports you mean or ... (show quote)
My 100-400 worked perfectly on autofocus with a non Canon X2 extender but would not work with the Canon version. (camera 5D Mk11)
Dec 9, 2014 11:13:48 #
This one gets my 1st 2nd and 3rd votes. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
jazzysam wrote:
:thumbup: THANKS Gator !!! I have been looking @ that one. I also was looking hard @ this one also. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
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