robertjerl wrote:
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Thanks for detailed and very helpful reply Robert!
Another recommendation for the canon 400 mm f/5.6 lens. Sharp, fast, and relatively light weight. Also in your price range. I have both the 400 and the 100--400, and I prefer the 400 for birds in flight.
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
jenz wrote:
Hi all,
I need help with choosing a lens. Looking to shoot BIF on Canon 7D mk ii. I’m an amateur.
The canon 100-400 ii seems to be the way to go, but I can’t justify the cost for what I do.
Looking to spend around 1,”00.00 and am open to used gear.
Guidance is much appreciated.
WHAT DO YOU DO? If it is wildlife, there is no better lens for your camera than the 100-400 II.
itsnoelb
Loc: Edgewater, FL. Originally: FLINT. MI.
AndrewsKi wrote:
New member here.. Thanks for the add.... I work in a Camera store. Some aftermarket lenses are really quite good.. Some lenses made by them are actually superior products compared to their Brand-specific counterparts (IE: Sigma 50mm f1.4... Check the reviews on that one... Plus, I have rented that one... !spectacular!) Tamron is actually the largest lens manufacturer in the world, so they get to concentrate on just making lenses. They also make medical application lenses and lenses for some of the camera companies to sell as their own according to Tamron. That 100-400 by Tamron is a good choice (it's fairly light and easy to hand-hold and carry... not nearly as big and heavy as you might think) It has a tripod mount you can buy for it if you decide you need it. Both Sigma and Tamron also make a 150-600, but those are both significantly larger and heavier. I rented the Tamron and I was able to hand-hold it for the limited time I used it (an afternoon walking around some hills) but if you are going to use it long term, a tripod or monopod are DEFINITELY needed.
There are 2 reasons pros buy their lenses from the brands they use:
1.Color: If you buy off brand, then the color balance might change...if you buy the same brand you get to keep that (Canon /Nikon/whatever brand) color and make sure that it's the same from lens to lens along your whole setup.
2.Features: If you buy the brand specific lenses then all the features that you are used to are there and are guaranteed to work with that lens. (One example: the lens barrels on Tamron and Sigma twist the opposite direction than Canon lenses do)
New member here.. Thanks for the add.... I work in... (
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Some outside insight. Thank you.
Jenz,
I'm an female amateur also. I started out with a Canon 7D and 100-400 lens. When the newer 7D Mark II came out I upgraded and did the same when the 100-400 II lens came out. That is a great combination. I recently purchased a Canon f5.6 400mm lens and absolutely love it. Rarely did I ever need anything less than 400mm. The Canon 5.6 400mm is lighter and an absolute pleasure to use. I am consistently getting shots that I am proud of. I wish it had image stabilization but even without it you won't be disappointed. I got mine for $1199 from B&H new and if you could find a good used one you could pay even less.
jenz wrote:
Hi all,
I need help with choosing a lens. Looking to shoot BIF on Canon 7D mk ii. Iâm an amateur.
The canon 100-400 ii seems to be the way to go, but I canât justify the cost for what I do.
Looking to spend around 1,â00.00 and am open to used gear.
Guidance is much appreciated.
I am also new to UHH and you will find a lot of great advice on this page.
I am an amateur still with lots to learn and I shoot a 7D mkII as well and I use a Tamron 150-600mm and have nothing bad to say about this lens. I attached a picture of a Black duck I photographed on New Years Eve shooting hand held from a small boat.
My other recommendation would be the Canon 100-400mm IS F4.5-5.6 L with IS. I don't own it but have heard nothing but great things about this lens as well but it will stretch your budget a little if you choose to buy new (currently $1299 on B&H website).
If you have a reputable camera shop near you I would go check out the lenses you are interested in. Be sure to pick them up. There is a huge difference in weight compared to the lenses I previously owned. Make sure you have a quality tripod or monopod that can handle the weight as well. You can shoot handheld if necessary but it poses lots of challenges:)
Black duck over the trees Tamron 150-600mm F6.3 1/2500 ISO 400 focal length 400mm
jenz
Loc: Whittier, CA
Hi All,
Thanks for the helpful tips. I ended buying a beautiful, used Canon 100-400 (version 1).
Took it out this weekend for the first time, and although I wasn’t successful with BIF because of all the snow, I managed today get some clicks of resting birds.
Will be reaching out soon for guidance on what I could do better/ differently. Will save that for a different area of The Hog.
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