Does anyone use a prime lens for birds and BIF
Feb 1, 2013 12:20:45 #
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.
Yes, I use a Canon EF 500mm f4 lens all the time. On small fast flying birds I hand hold and on larger birds I use a tripod.
Feb 1, 2013 13:12:09 #
Don't push yourself, Sue. Get as good as you can with the equipment you already have. When you no longer have to push for good results, THEN move on to a long prime if you still want to. For now, the lenses you have will perform as well as you can.
Feb 1, 2013 13:56:16 #
I'm a Canon shooter and use the 300mm F4.0L IS and the 400mm F5.6L lenses for photographing birds in flight on my Canon 7D bodies.
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.
Feb 1, 2013 14:43:28 #
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 use a Canon 400mm F2.8 IS, often with Canon 2X expander.
Feb 1, 2013 15:33:08 #
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Feb 1, 2013 16:02:41 #
There is no question that a zoom is better for self cropping in camera ! There also is no question that primes have better IQ. I use BOTH depending on conditions - I go to 420mm with zoom and 600mm with prime.
Feb 1, 2013 16:16:15 #
Feb 1, 2013 16:41:13 #
I sometimes use a prime 500 f4.5 for bird photograph.I can use a 2x tele-extender with this lens
snowy owl
Feb 1, 2013 17:13:11 #
Feb 1, 2013 18:03:24 #
Hoss wrote:
Love my 300 2.8 usually has a 2X behind it. a... (show quote)
Those are beautiful shots, Hoss!
I use a Canon 300 f2.8 with a 2X on a 7D! It's a great combo!
Feb 1, 2013 18:43:37 #
Feb 1, 2013 18:46:49 #
Fergus wrote:
wcuster and Davedham,
I'm sold on the lens, Nikon 300mm, now I have to rent one and see if I can handle it and to see if I want it hanging around my neck or across my shoulder for any length of time.
I'm sold on the lens, Nikon 300mm, now I have to rent one and see if I can handle it and to see if I want it hanging around my neck or across my shoulder for any length of time.
Fergus....Check with SwampGator on whether or not he uses a tripod with that. His focus is spot on and he uses a 1.4x with that as well. Phil is always glad to answer pm's.
Feb 1, 2013 19:40:34 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
I use a Canon 300 f4 with a 1.4 attached for virtually every bird and wildlife photo on my blog.
Check it out if you want to see how it works out.
Check it out if you want to see how it works out.
Phil,
I did go to your blog. It is a wonderful blog; very well organized and easy to move around in, and the photos are excellent. I know you deserve all the kudos for the photos but I've got to ask, did you make your own blog or did someone else set it up for you? Not that it makes any difference but I'm just curious how deep your talents go.
I also have a question about your camera and lens; when you have your big 300mm on do you always use a tripod for everything but panning? And I've got to do a lot of practicing with my monopod to be ready to us it in the field. So much to learn!
Fergus, Sue. (Fergus is my dog. A 5.5 lb Yorkie who weighs less than my camera and biggest lens)
Feb 1, 2013 19:41:49 #
[quote=Hoss]Love my 300 2.8 usually has a 2X behind it. and handheld
Nice eagle shots Hoss ! You must have young muscles and work out... I have the same setup only mine NEVER comes off the Monopod ! ----See below. ...........One thing I will also throw out and that is that a 300mm lens has the ability to focus quicker than a 400 or 500 because of the shorter physical distance the elements have to move.
Nice eagle shots Hoss ! You must have young muscles and work out... I have the same setup only mine NEVER comes off the Monopod ! ----See below. ...........One thing I will also throw out and that is that a 300mm lens has the ability to focus quicker than a 400 or 500 because of the shorter physical distance the elements have to move.
Canon 300 2.8 W/2XII monopod
Canon 300 2.8 W/2XII monpod
Feb 1, 2013 20:00:41 #
I love my 300 2.8 on a 50D.
I took this one by surprise as it came out of nowhere from my left.
I took this one by surprise as it came out of nowhere from my left.
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