Which 500mm lens
Feb 19, 2019 00:07:25 #
neh wrote:
Which 500mm lens is best with a Canon Rebel T3i camera---a mirrored lens or a longer mirrorless lens? Please share opinions and/or idea. Thank you.
I'm surprised no one so far has mentioned the Asahi Pentax 500mm f4.5? I've got one and keep finding them going in the range of $350 to $700 US dollars.
It's not the lightest at near 8 pounds and is totally manual but that is what I find the most fun.
Being an M42 screw on mount, you'd also have to get an adapter for your camera.
For a near 50 year old lens, you'd find it as wonderful as I do!
Feb 19, 2019 02:26:41 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
500mm for your Rebel T3i? The same 500mm that applies to all Canon EOS bodies: EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM, a $9000, 7 lb monster that works best with a tripod and gimbal for a stable platform, or at least a monopod, although can be hand-held if you have the arms for it.
For more economical lenses, have a look at used and / or older, discontinued models.
For more economical lenses, have a look at used and / or older, discontinued models.
I agree. I have an EF500 f/4L IS USM. It’s a monster of a lens but it’s only second best to the Mark II and the new 600mm lenses. But for the money I think the new 100-400 Canon lens is the best especially for someone just starting out with their first long lens.
Feb 19, 2019 09:58:56 #
Got a chance to try out a mirrorless TOU/FIVESTAR 500mm F8 yesterday and took some decent pictures both handheld and with a tripod of waterfowl in lowlight conditions (cloud cover) from about 30 feet to 300 yards.
Feb 19, 2019 13:09:10 #
Posted some of the 500mm F8 set at F11 pictures hand held in photography section. May not be the best but for a first use with this type of lens I may get one for myself. I also need a good tripod to hold longer lenses.
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