Does anyone use a prime lens for birds and BIF
Jan 31, 2013 11:09:52 #
Jan 31, 2013 11:27:41 #
donrent wrote:
Only the better photographers do..............
Oh what a comment, totally outdated.
I have D7000s with 150-500 and 60Ds with 120-400 and I know 9/10 birders who would never use a prime due to the limitations.
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Jan 31, 2013 12:03:01 #
As you are interested in Wildlife and lenses used, I think you will really enjoy an educational video presentation we recently uploaded to YouTube entitled "Lenses for Bird and Nature Photography: Birds As Art Style" given by Arthur Morris and sponsored by Canon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pas-GiB9jzo
Enjoy!
Hershel K. Waldner
B&H Photo, Video, Pro Audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pas-GiB9jzo
Enjoy!
Hershel K. Waldner
B&H Photo, Video, Pro Audio
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 12:11:51 #
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.
I have used a Sigma 150-500mm lens for over a year and it is a great lens for hand held BIF shots.
I recently purchased a Nikon 300mm F4 prime and 1.4 TC which has been permanently attached so far, as there is no rear element on the lens.(although this can be removed if i am too close !) The other thing worth noting is this lens does not have image stabilisation, although not a problem, for BIF as at shutter speeds over 1/1000 i would turn IS off as it speeds up focusing anyway.
Not having the zoom versatility can be hard to get used to at first but once you are used to it, it will pay divideds as the colours rendered by the prime are far more natural than the Sigma can produce. Also this lens has a good reputation for being razor sharp, giving great detail.
The two pictures below were taken with the Nikon 300mm F4 and 1.4 tc. Nikon D7000.
Oystercatcher, Nikon 300mm F4 +1.4 TC.
Black-headed Gull Nikon 300mm F4 +1.4 TC
Jan 31, 2013 12:30:44 #
You are giving more interest in a large prime. Thank you. And thanks for your very nice photos
Jan 31, 2013 12:33:47 #
Hershel, this sounds wonderful. We are in the midst of a white out snow storm and its bitter cold. I'm off to make a up of tea and watch your video. Thank you and anyone else who helped to get it on YouTube. Sue
Jan 31, 2013 12:50:59 #
Fergus wrote:
Hershel, this sounds wonderful. We are in the midst of a white out snow storm and its bitter cold. I'm off to make a up of tea and watch your video. Thank you and anyone else who helped to get it on YouTube. Sue
Sue,
At this time we have over 600 educational and product related videos for photo, video and audio enthusiasts to enjoy. Look around as there are several excellent videos related to wildlife photography offered by masters in the field. Let me me know if you find the site useful as we are always looking to improve our offerings.
All the best.
Hershel K. Waldner
B&H Photo, Video, Pro Audio
Jan 31, 2013 13:42:52 #
yes a Nikon 500mm F:4 with a 1.4 convertor attached all the time. Photographing birds takes alot of patience and practice practice practice. There are those days I wonder why and darn near pull my hair out as to why I am doing this. Only one part of my passion for the birds inherited from my grand parents. Once you walk out that door everything counts subject wise which builds your stock photos. There less exspensive lens to invest into that will do the same type of work. The 300-400- 500 & 600mm lens are known to cause divorce. If you look at the price tag you will never buy it, look at the dream lens as a investment and how much am I realy going to use this big lens, you will somehow find a way to fund your lens. Bigger better paint brushes is what they are. I have no regrets on mine.
Kingfisher sitting on a pine tree branch over looking the water
Jan 31, 2013 13:55:25 #
Jan 31, 2013 14:03:00 #
Hershel,
I started the video on bird photography but was interrupted by the mailman with a package from BandH ! Some bigger and better sd cards for my new camera and for extra room for raw+JPG, AND a wireless mobile adapter. It's already plugged in and working!
Now I've got to leave to pickup a grandestbaby from school. Never enough time in the day.
Thanks for the tip on all the videos the B&H has. Sue
I started the video on bird photography but was interrupted by the mailman with a package from BandH ! Some bigger and better sd cards for my new camera and for extra room for raw+JPG, AND a wireless mobile adapter. It's already plugged in and working!
Now I've got to leave to pickup a grandestbaby from school. Never enough time in the day.
Thanks for the tip on all the videos the B&H has. Sue
Jan 31, 2013 14:05:38 #
I am in for the long haul, past the point of no return. If anything be passionate about something in your life. Mine is my photography!
Jan 31, 2013 14:49:12 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
I just noticed that you are a neighbor,about twenty five miles away.
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 15:12:26 #
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.
as per our chat I am here, this is where I live, Tavistock Cemetery, the Old Lodge
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Jan 31, 2013 20:58:19 #
1outdoorguy
What beautiful thing to be passionate about! I guess it really doesn't matter what lenses we can afford or how big our cameras are. Just do our very best with what we have and make beautiful photos. If all my birds are waders and perchers so be it.
What beautiful thing to be passionate about! I guess it really doesn't matter what lenses we can afford or how big our cameras are. Just do our very best with what we have and make beautiful photos. If all my birds are waders and perchers so be it.
Jan 31, 2013 21:02:37 #
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