Does anyone use a prime lens for birds and BIF: I'm falling in love with prime lenses but I wonder if they work for birding and BIF and other constantly changing views. It's too cold...

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Jan 31, 2013 06:32:54 #

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

I'm falling in love with prime lenses but I wonder if they work for birding and BIF and other constantly changing views. It's too cold here now to get out and find out myself.

Jan 31, 2013 06:41:41 #

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

Only the better photographers do..............

Jan 31, 2013 07:09:19 #

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

Why "better"? Is it that tricky?

Jan 31, 2013 08:06:15 #

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

That's all I use...can post a shot or 2 if you like.

Jan 31, 2013 08:27:06 #

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

Yes Pleeeeze! And if you can tell what lenses you used.

Jan 31, 2013 08:33:01 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I use 2 of them. Its a bit tricky not having the zoom ability sometimes though. Here is a recent post of mine:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-87468-1.html

Jan 31, 2013 08:34:42 #

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

Ok then...here's a few.

60mm 2.8D

180mm 2.8D

85mm 3.5G

Jan 31, 2013 08:36:16 #

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

Like MT said....they are a bit tricky and you'll need to practice...practice...and then some.

Jan 31, 2013 09:12:11 #

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

OK. I'm impressed with your photos and the lens.

Jan 31, 2013 09:18:59 #

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

Which lens are you going to use?..for birds you'll need a huge one.

Jan 31, 2013 09:34:49 #

gonate Loc: sacramento,calif

Bret wrote:

Which lens are you going to use?..for birds you'll need a huge one.

Why not use a prime lens, if it works then use it,the photo is what counts.

Jan 31, 2013 09:42:33 #

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

I'm just getting started with a 50 mm 1.8 on my brand new D 600. I'll keep edging up in size as soon as my bank account gets over the shock of the D600 and a 24-85 for it. I kept my 70-300 from my D90. Those three will have to do for a while. What do you consider the biggest, comfortably hand- held prime to be?

Jan 31, 2013 09:59:59 #

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

For me I've only used the 180 with a 2x TC behind it...and it does get heavy after awhile. Maybe rent one for a weekend if you can...perhaps a 300 F4 and give it a try. I also use the Bower 500mm F8 lens...almost twice as hard to work with but for 120 bucks and mounting adapter...fun to play with.

Jan 31, 2013 10:07:42 #

Old Timer Loc: Greenfield, In.

I use a 300 f4 L and and a 70 200 f4 L, both with good results. The 300 is my favorite as it seems to be little sharper and focus faster.

Fergus wrote:

I'm falling in love with prime lenses but I wonder if they work for birding and BIF and other constantly changing views. It's too cold here now to get out and find out myself.

Jan 31, 2013 10:56:37 #

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

Thanks Old Timer,
Ill have to check out the 300 and see if I can handle it. Sue

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