should I swap out my lens
Mar 28, 2023 18:23:04 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
You will most likely need a lens for close shots, and a longer zoom. Preferably on two camera bodies! If going to Katmai NP, you will see Brown bears fairly close...!
Mar 28, 2023 18:28:26 #
I have a canon 25-105 mm but don't have the resources for two camera but I'm pretty fast at changing a lens
thank you all for the info
thank you all for the info
Mar 28, 2023 18:33:15 #
ELNikkor wrote:
What CHG_CANON said. (I wouldn't even bother with something so huge as a 600, which can still be short for up there. The M4/3 800 eqv. would be a much better companion, but that is a different system. Could get the Canon 800 f11 and up the ISO.)
Mar 28, 2023 19:00:13 #
Just rent a long zoom of your choice and do away with the expense of purchasing.
Don
Don
Mar 29, 2023 07:48:10 #
keywest305
Loc: Baltimore Md.
I have had all the Nikon lenses and always happy. I now have the Tamron 15-30 24-70 and 70-200 all in G2 series and I can't see any difference than my Nikon lenses. The G2 really stepped up the game.
Mar 29, 2023 08:41:18 #
keywest305 wrote:
I have had all the Nikon lenses and always happy. I now have the Tamron 15-30 24-70 and 70-200 all in G2 series and I can't see any difference than my Nikon lenses. The G2 really stepped up the game.
Mar 29, 2023 10:33:19 #
Clapperboard wrote:
I don't know what happened with your use of a 'Tamron big zoom' but I use the G2 150/600 as recommended by P.H. Rubin and love it. A number of my friends have bought the same spec lens and all have been delighted by the performance.
It wasn't "my use" it was a poorly designed/built lens! Times two! They don't get a third chance! I don't know who P.H. Rubin is, but I've been a photographer long enough to recognize a sorry piece of gear when I see and use it!.
Maybe they have fixed whatever problem they had in their manufacturing process. But, again, no third chances. Especially when I can buy Nikon 200~500mm zooms that meet and exceed all my expectations. I have two of them and wouldn't trade them for six Tamrons!
Mar 29, 2023 10:43:52 #
Retired CPO wrote:
It wasn't "my use" it was a poorly desig... (show quote)
Wow, you are in a small minority.
Mar 29, 2023 10:52:37 #
mikegreenwald wrote:
The longer lens will be very useful for Sheep and ... (show quote)
I've been to Alaska five times, one of those times turned into a two year stay. I've seen wolves several times. And, in my opinion, a 300mm will NOT be enough for moose, especially if you want big bulls! Same with big Caribou Bulls! You could be right about Bison in the Yukon, they are Woodland Bison so you have to be relatively close to see them at all. But I would rather have the reach of a long zoom and not need it, than vice versa. I have been able to find Sheep and Goats, because I go looking for them, wherever I have to go to find them. It's not that difficult if you do your research and put in the effort required! Obviously you have to be willing to do some climbing in most cases, but I have photos of Stone Sheep in the rocks a couple hundred feet above the road.
Mar 29, 2023 11:26:43 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Wow, you are in a small minority.
Yes. And I like it!!
You, know. Being right and all! Mar 29, 2023 12:31:23 #
There are times when the wildlife will be either next to the road or actually on it. A fixed focal length telephoto could impede you, while a zoom is much more versatile. The RF100-500 that was mentioned would be a good, albeit expensive choice, along with the 1.4 extender. I would also suggest a wide angle zoom as well.
Mar 29, 2023 12:37:02 #
hdfilmnoir wrote:
Well Hedgehogs, I know you get a lot of request about which lens to use and I always felt someone has the answer here or will a least point me in the right direction. I have an upcoming trip to Alaska and I was thinking of swapping out my Canon prime 400 mm lens for a Sigma 105-600. I love the canon but I was wondering if I will get the reach I'm looking for. Think Beers and moose is what I'm looking for. I would mount this on my Canon r5.
Thank All!
hd
Thank All!
hd
A zoom would be the better choice, but you may choose to consider the RF 100-500, certainly more expensive but maybe worth it especially if you couple it with the RF extender.
Mar 29, 2023 14:09:26 #
clint f.
Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa
I just bought a Sigma 150-600contemporary. I’ve only been able to use it to shoot birds from Canadian geese to blue jays, nuthatches creepers and Junkos. With the 1.4 on it it takes a lot of light. It is manual focus in the poor conditions we’ve been having. I am impressed by the sharpness. Bought it used from KEH at a very reasonable price. Today the sun is shining, I’ll see how it works with adequate light.
Mar 29, 2023 15:06:52 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
DougS wrote:
You will most likely need a lens for close shots, and a longer zoom. Preferably on two camera bodies! If going to Katmai NP, you will see Brown bears fairly close...!
I took this photo while the Brown bear cub was walking towards our car. It walked beside the vehicle so close, that I could not see it! My wife could have (theoretically, lol) put her window down, and touched it on its back! In the Yukon, along the Alcan hwy. At 200mm zoom.
Mar 29, 2023 15:07:38 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
DougS wrote:
I took this photo while the Brown bear cub was walking towards our car. It walked beside the vehicle so close, that I could not see it! My wife could have (theoretically, lol) put her window down, and touched it on its back! In the Yukon, along the Alcan hwy. At 200mm zoom.
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