I use a Canon EOS R and a 5D Mk lll with a variety of Canon lenses. Also have the Sigma 85 Art lens. Wondering what long (400+mm) lens people use for wildlife? Looking for maximum glass quality without mortgaging my house and grandchildren (although . . .)!!! Recommendations?
I use a Tamron 150-600 G2 zoom. It has an EF type mount for Canon.
CHG_CANON wrote:
100-400L II
This works especially well on crop sensor cameras for birds and wildlife.
The lenses that have been mentioned are excellent. For an economical lens, check out the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3. I've been impressed with it. It's fully weather sealed and sells for $799. It weights only 1115 grams which makes it hand hold able for long periods. It's compatible with Tamron's TAP-in console for AF fine tuning. Here's a photo I took with it on a Nikon D7500.
TriX
Loc: Raleigh, NC
Yep, another vote for the 100-400L MkII
I will take a slightly different approach. Since you are shooting the Canon R, consider going with the new RF 100 -500. A bit more expensive but with the extra reach (500mm vs 400mm) and the cropping advantage of the R over the Mk iii, I think that this will give you what you are looking for.
Another option for long reach is the new RF 800mm f11 IS. A reasonable price point and for outdoor shooting this is a great lens. With its IS, I was able to do quite a bit of hand held shooting on the Canon R. Good luck and stay safe
CO wrote:
The lenses that have been mentioned are excellent. For an economical lens, check out the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3. I've been impressed with it. It's fully weather sealed and sells for $799. It weights only 1115 grams which makes it hand hold able for long periods. It's compatible with Tamron's TAP-in console for AF fine tuning. Here's a photo I took with it on a Nikon D7500.
I can also attest to the qualities of the Tamron 100-400 on Nikon bodies. But the consensus for Canon bodies is for the Canon 100-400. Have fun shooting!
Sigma offers a 100-400mm lens at much lower cost than the Canon version. You can go longer with available extenders.
I own and use this lens and obtain worthy results with it.
Mmishou wrote:
I use a Canon EOS R and a 5D Mk lll with a variety of Canon lenses. Also have the Sigma 85 Art lens. Wondering what long (400+mm) lens people use for wildlife? Looking for maximum glass quality without mortgaging my house and grandchildren (although . . .)!!! Recommendations?
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Mmishou wrote:
I use a Canon EOS R and a 5D Mk lll with a variety of Canon lenses. Also have the Sigma 85 Art lens. Wondering what long (400+mm) lens people use for wildlife? Looking for maximum glass quality without mortgaging my house and grandchildren (although . . .)!!! Recommendations?
So, if I was shooting Canon, I would go with the really good Canon 100-400 version II lens.
There is no replacement for GOOD glass. Yes, cheaper lenses can be gotten from 3rd party glass manufactures, but the 100-400 will put them to shame.
For a 400+ prime, your talking lots of dollars. Maximum glass quality that your looking for and third party glass do not compute.
You can get a mint Canon 100-400 used and save some bucks.
As you know the keep to great images is GLASS. Don't skimp on 3rd party glass.
Sigma 150-600 C. Works for me, especially when can keep the d..n bird in focus. Works for BIF as well as butterflies.
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