Need lens advise for wildlife photography and critique
Nov 3, 2012 12:26:43 #
Pics done with rebel and kit lens. Missed many opportunities because I didn't have enough zoom. Working on a wish list. What's a good first buy? Please Critique photos also as I am a rookie at all of this. Pics are straight from the with no exiting. Thank you in advance!
Yosemite mule deer
Yellowstone elk
Nov 3, 2012 12:33:58 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
They're really not bad at all... Er, I think you meant eDiting not eXiting ???
A little editing will reall pop them up...
A little editing will reall pop them up...
Nov 3, 2012 12:44:47 #
Ha! My iphone made me do it. I love all the new technology but it doesn't always like me! What would you change?
Nov 3, 2012 13:31:36 #
I am by far not an expert. If anything, I am an average novice. But, the look a little over exposed... The pictures are really not bad... I did a little light addjustment on the elk photo...
KLA wrote:
Pics done with rebel and kit lens. Missed many opportunities because I didn't have enough zoom. Working on a wish list. What's a good first buy? Please Critique photos also as I am a rookie at all of this. Pics are straight from the with no exiting. Thank you in advance!
Nov 3, 2012 14:21:33 #
KLA wrote:
Pics done with rebel and kit lens. Missed many opportunities because I didn't have enough zoom. Working on a wish list. What's a good first buy? Please Critique photos also as I am a rookie at all of this. Pics are straight from the with no exiting. Thank you in advance!
Both Canon and Nikon (and probably several others) offer bridge cameras with extended optical zooms which are said to produce quality images. My son has a Canon SX30....
But if you are sticking with DSLRs-- you might look at a 1.4x extender for added reach.
Nov 3, 2012 17:53:19 #
Nov 3, 2012 18:27:28 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
But if you are sticking with DSLRs-- you might look at a 1.4x extender for added reach.
But if you are sticking with DSLRs-- you might look at a 1.4x extender for added reach.
Telextenders aren't good with the kit lens, especially if you're talking about the 18-55.
It's not made for that.
Get a real telephoto zoom.
Do you have a budget in mind?
I like your photos, but they could benefit from a better exposure, particularly the second one.
It's overexposed.
This is the kind of stuff where shooting raw format would be a real benefit.
Nov 3, 2012 18:47:39 #
KLA,
Photos aren't bad. You might want to try to wait till heads are up. I realize it's easier said than done in nature. As for lens, I have a Canon and I have the 70-300MM which gives me good reach and really nice quality images. I'd also suggest you use a Circular Polarizing Filters when shooting outside in bright light.
Keep up the good work, Have Fun.
Photos aren't bad. You might want to try to wait till heads are up. I realize it's easier said than done in nature. As for lens, I have a Canon and I have the 70-300MM which gives me good reach and really nice quality images. I'd also suggest you use a Circular Polarizing Filters when shooting outside in bright light.
Keep up the good work, Have Fun.
Nov 3, 2012 18:58:39 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
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Yeah, correct about the kit lens.
Nov 3, 2012 22:42:16 #
Thanks for the information. I'm finding out that lenses are a huge investment but a necessary evil. $1,500 is my target. Any suggestions?
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Nov 4, 2012 10:48:28 #
You might try the Sigma 150-500 It's a great lens and many of the people here on UHH use it, The Sigma 150-500 is just over a Grand. I have the Sigma 50-500 which costs about an additional $600 more than the 150-500 but I love it for Wildlife photography.
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