Which lens would be better for butterflies?
May 10, 2012 14:01:59 #
Hello,
I have a Canon 20d and two lens. The kit lens, 18-55 and a 55-200 4.5-5.6. I'm going to a butterfly pavillion this weekend. Which lens would be better to use since neither is a macro lens?
I have a Canon 20d and two lens. The kit lens, 18-55 and a 55-200 4.5-5.6. I'm going to a butterfly pavillion this weekend. Which lens would be better to use since neither is a macro lens?
May 10, 2012 15:01:22 #
I would say the 55-200 that way you will have a little more reach with out having to get to close.
May 10, 2012 15:12:46 #
May 10, 2012 15:50:25 #
Agree with hangman - you want the greater reach....butterflies are skittish enough...stand off a bit.
Please post after the trip
Please post after the trip
May 10, 2012 15:54:39 #
bhfranklin wrote:
Agree with hangman - you want the greater reach....butterflies are skittish enough...stand off a bit.
Please post after the trip
Please post after the trip
I will. Thank you. They are allowing photographers to go in 1 hour before opening as the butterflies are more still in the morning.
May 11, 2012 05:30:18 #
Dr Rae wrote:
Hello,
I have a Canon 20d and two lens. The kit lens, 18-55 and a 55-200 4.5-5.6. I'm going to a butterfly pavillion this weekend. Which lens would be better to use since neither is a macro lens?
I have a Canon 20d and two lens. The kit lens, 18-55 and a 55-200 4.5-5.6. I'm going to a butterfly pavillion this weekend. Which lens would be better to use since neither is a macro lens?
Definitely the 55-200. See if you can locate and borrow an extension tube for Canon EOS lenses. It will allow you to get in closer. Next time you plan on photographing butterflies, order a Gary Fong Puffer to go in front of your built in flash. It will cost you about $23.00 but will give you beautiful light for portraits and close-ups like butterflies. Have a great time and remember the f/stops here! J. Goffe
May 11, 2012 05:31:54 #
paulw
Loc: nottinghamshire
these were taken with a canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS lens as this was the lens i went in with too scared to swap lens on shoot because it took the lens at least 20 minutes to aclimatise to the humidity i thought i would get problems with condensation on the mirror/ sensor
May 11, 2012 05:33:35 #
paulw
Loc: nottinghamshire
these were taken with a canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS lens as this was the lens i went in with too scared to swap lens on shoot because it took the lens at least 20 minutes to aclimatise to the humidity i thought i would get problems with condensation on the mirror/ sensor
May 11, 2012 08:14:06 #
Dr Rae wrote:
I will. Thank you. They are allowing photographers to go in 1 hour before opening as the butterflies are more still in the morning.
bhfranklin wrote:
Agree with hangman - you want the greater reach....butterflies are skittish enough...stand off a bit.
Please post after the trip
Please post after the trip
I will. Thank you. They are allowing photographers to go in 1 hour before opening as the butterflies are more still in the morning.
How do they define photographers? I'd think anyone going to see butterflies wouild bring a camera.
May 11, 2012 10:01:28 #
jerryc41 wrote:
How do they define photographers? I'd think anyone going to see butterflies wouild bring a camera.
Dr Rae wrote:
I will. Thank you. They are allowing photographers to go in 1 hour before opening as the butterflies are more still in the morning.
bhfranklin wrote:
Agree with hangman - you want the greater reach....butterflies are skittish enough...stand off a bit.
Please post after the trip
Please post after the trip
I will. Thank you. They are allowing photographers to go in 1 hour before opening as the butterflies are more still in the morning.
How do they define photographers? I'd think anyone going to see butterflies wouild bring a camera.
I think they just mean anyone who wants to go for the specific purpose of photography. It costs a little more to get in that early.
May 11, 2012 10:02:17 #
paulw wrote:
these were taken with a canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS lens as this was the lens i went in with too scared to swap lens on shoot because it took the lens at least 20 minutes to aclimatise to the humidity i thought i would get problems with condensation on the mirror/ sensor
Those are nice. I was worried about that myself. Thanks for the images!
May 11, 2012 10:03:04 #
the f/stops here wrote:
quote=Dr Rae Hello, br I have a Canon 20d and two... (show quote)
Thank you for the suggestion!
May 11, 2012 10:04:08 #
Dr Rae wrote:
It costs a little more to get in that early.
Ah, now I understand.
May 11, 2012 18:00:02 #
I USE A 100 MM MACRO LENS F2.8..A EXPENSIVE LENS, BUT WORTH ITS WEIGH...WONDERFUL CLOSE UPS...ANDA LOT MORE USES YOU WILL FIND FOE THIS LEN ALSO..I USE A CANON 60D... ITS FAST TOO
May 11, 2012 18:02:32 #
I heard the 55-200 was a decent lens for the price. It's definately the one you want here. You may have to bump up your ISO. What is the minimal focusing distance of that lens?
The Conservatory in Pittsburgh allows photography, but no tripods. If you want to use a tripod you must "join" for $50 a year (compared to $12 per visit). Then, it can only be for one hour first thing Sunday morning. Also, you must give 4 days prior notice. Thier reasoning is that the tripods get in the way of other visitors. If this was the only reason, why make you "join" instead of just the daily rate?
The Conservatory in Pittsburgh allows photography, but no tripods. If you want to use a tripod you must "join" for $50 a year (compared to $12 per visit). Then, it can only be for one hour first thing Sunday morning. Also, you must give 4 days prior notice. Thier reasoning is that the tripods get in the way of other visitors. If this was the only reason, why make you "join" instead of just the daily rate?
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