telephoto lense size for rebel eos t3i
Feb 12, 2019 19:52:06 #
Feb 12, 2019 20:06:34 #
This Sigma might get the job done for you. 200-500mm would be a rough 300-800mm on your cropped T3i.
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-200-500mm-Ultra-Telephoto-Canon-Cameras/dp/B0013D8VDQ And it comes in Canon
https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-200-500mm-Ultra-Telephoto-Canon-Cameras/dp/B0013D8VDQ And it comes in Canon
Feb 12, 2019 20:11:15 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
I have a t3i and love it. My lens is my tamron 28 to 300. Nice and easy to carry.
Feb 13, 2019 02:26:51 #
The new Sigma 60-600 is quite the versatile lens and would be great for general and wildlife photography. You may consider upgrading your T3i to something a little newer like a T6i or even T7i.
Feb 13, 2019 03:42:27 #
Feb 13, 2019 07:51:36 #
ggab
Loc: ?
sundance007 wrote:
I am wanting suggestions on lens size to shoot water fowl and inland game on the flush
This boils down to how much money do you have?
The minimum reach is 400mm, 500mm is better and 600mm is better yet. If you intend to use an extender, you had better start out with a fast, high quality lens. Something along the lines of a Canon L lens f/2.8.
I would think that if you intend to shoot handheld, unless you are always shooting in bright light you will need some form of Image Stabilization.
If you are shooting from a Tripod or always' in bright light, Image Stabilization is not as important.
Everyone here will have an opinion about their "favorite lens".
Ultimately the choice is yours.
Good luck.
Feb 13, 2019 08:35:25 #
sundance007 wrote:
I am wanting suggestions on lens size to shoot water fowl and inland game on the flush
Budget?
The Sigma or Tamron 150-600's are nice but pricey.
Feb 13, 2019 09:30:48 #
To borrow from an old hot rodding adage:
Reach costs money. How far do you want to go?
Reach costs money. How far do you want to go?
Feb 13, 2019 15:24:37 #
WECOME YO UHH!
You would do well to rent a few and see what works for you. Reach vs cost and portability are the tradeoffs.
A nice versatile lens is the Tamron 18-400mm zoom which, if 400mm is tele enough, possibly gives you all you need in one lens.
If you need more reach, I currently have the Tamron 150-600 G2 on my T2i and it works very well, but portability is definately not its strong suit. I carry it and camera by the Tripod Collar.
You would do well to rent a few and see what works for you. Reach vs cost and portability are the tradeoffs.
A nice versatile lens is the Tamron 18-400mm zoom which, if 400mm is tele enough, possibly gives you all you need in one lens.
If you need more reach, I currently have the Tamron 150-600 G2 on my T2i and it works very well, but portability is definately not its strong suit. I carry it and camera by the Tripod Collar.
Feb 13, 2019 15:39:58 #
sundance007 wrote:
I am wanting suggestions on lens size to shoot water fowl and inland game on the flush
Tamron 150-600mm G2 or if you can afford it the Canon 100-400mm both are very good for your expressed interest.
Feb 13, 2019 15:56:11 #
Remember that on a crop censer camera like "our" T3i a 400 lens gives a "view/image" of 500+
I enjoy my kit 100-300 but long for a 18-3 or 400 with vr/is
I enjoy my kit 100-300 but long for a 18-3 or 400 with vr/is
Feb 14, 2019 08:02:30 #
As I do not yet know your budget, I will not recommend renting. Renting is for professionals who:
1) know they will not keep the lens
2) will only have the lens for a brief period
3) can deduct the expense on their taxes in the year of the rental (no need to track depreciation)
4) can charge the cost to the client.
For anyone on a budget, rental reduces the funds available for purchase. An honest alternative to rental for someone who actually wants to keep a lens is purchasing from a reliable vendor with a good return policy. Both Adorama and B&H have very good return policies that allow 30 day satisfaction returns. For most casual photographers, renting for a week is not sufficient to get out to shoot enough to make a decision. Renting for more than a week is expensive relative to the cost of a lens. Do your research, buy the lens. If it does not meet your needs return it and keep looking.
1) know they will not keep the lens
2) will only have the lens for a brief period
3) can deduct the expense on their taxes in the year of the rental (no need to track depreciation)
4) can charge the cost to the client.
For anyone on a budget, rental reduces the funds available for purchase. An honest alternative to rental for someone who actually wants to keep a lens is purchasing from a reliable vendor with a good return policy. Both Adorama and B&H have very good return policies that allow 30 day satisfaction returns. For most casual photographers, renting for a week is not sufficient to get out to shoot enough to make a decision. Renting for more than a week is expensive relative to the cost of a lens. Do your research, buy the lens. If it does not meet your needs return it and keep looking.
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