I have decided to buy the canon 70 D camera but need a little help on the lens. I would like to buy.
Nov 23, 2014 00:25:14 #
I have decided that I would like to buy the 70-300mm canon lens because I love bird hunting. I worked for a professional photo lab for 10 years when I was a young girl in the custom color department Troy Michigan. Many years have gone by and I have never bought a good camera for what I want to do. I have only dreamed about someday when it would be my turn to get what I want. Every 5 years I read everything I can about cameras and this year is the year. One question I need help with. I can only afford to buy 2 lens at this time so I think I should also buy the canon 18-200mm IS because I want a light weight walking around lens that I can zoom and travel with. The 18-55 IS STM lens is also an idea only because it will work well with the video option on the Canon 70 D. Question is, will the 18-200 mm work with the video option on this camera in case I decide to do a little street videos in my travels. Thanks in advance from the old lady that finally has time for me. Mary Boo, .new to Headhog
Nov 23, 2014 01:23:09 #
mary boo wrote:
I have decided that I would like to buy the 70-30... (show quote)
Mary, welcome to the Hog.
As your walk-around, I would get the 18-135 STM kit lens. Unless you talk to Canon, I believe that to take full advantage of all the video features the lens needs to be one of the newer STM lenses.
Sometimes you need to give something up. When I travel, 90% of the time I use my 24-105 on a full frame camera(similar to the 18-135) . I do always carry a 70-200 but very, very rarely use it. The next lens I use a lot is the 50mm 1.4 for all my museum/night stuff.
Mary, for birds the 70-300 is pretty darn short, even on a crop. At a minimum I would look at the 100-400 and a 1.4x which will AF with the pins taped.
Mary, again welcome and good luck. ;-)
SS
Nov 23, 2014 01:28:10 #
mary boo wrote:
I have decided that I would like to buy the 70-30... (show quote)
Welcome, Mary. I question whether 300 will be long enough for BIF (Birds in Flight). I now shoot with a lens that extends to 300mm, and I want to eventually go to 500-600mm, especially for waterfowl and large wading birds. BUT there are others on here who will, I'm sure, give you better and more specific advice.
Nov 23, 2014 01:58:47 #
Nov 23, 2014 02:10:04 #
Thank You for Taking time with me. I have a lot to think about, But so excited about making the right decisions for me.
Nov 23, 2014 05:19:12 #
Welcome to the HOG Mary.
You will struggle with a 300mm focal length lens to capture birds in flight. Longer focal length lenses will also have a weight factor.
You are quite correct with the 18-55mm lens for video capture.
You will struggle with a 300mm focal length lens to capture birds in flight. Longer focal length lenses will also have a weight factor.
You are quite correct with the 18-55mm lens for video capture.
Nov 23, 2014 06:54:01 #
All the long lenses people have suggested might be too heavy for your liking. I have a Sig 50-500 and it's a tank. Also bought a used 70-300 L for my 60D, and while it's still heavy, it's a wonderful lens and IQ doesn't suffer with cropping. So, to keep the weight down I'd stay with a 300m, or less. Definately a compromise between the lens's reach and weight. Welcome to the Hogg. You'll enjoy it here.
Nov 23, 2014 07:28:36 #
Welcome to the Hog!
The EF-S 18-135 IS STM would be a good walk around and video lens. There are 2 versions of the lens listed by Canon. Make sure it is the STM version for video compatability. 300mm could be a bit short for birding, but that also depends on your shooting conditions. Are you planning to shoot BIF or at a distance, or do you have a bird feeder outside your window? For BIF or any long distance shots I think a lens like the Sigma 150-500 would be a better choice, provided you are comfortable with the extra weight and it is within budget. It's one of the most affordable long zooms on the market and a good performer. You may want to save up for a longer lens like this, or look for a good used one. I got an excellent deal on one here on the Hog. Good luck. Have fun!
The EF-S 18-135 IS STM would be a good walk around and video lens. There are 2 versions of the lens listed by Canon. Make sure it is the STM version for video compatability. 300mm could be a bit short for birding, but that also depends on your shooting conditions. Are you planning to shoot BIF or at a distance, or do you have a bird feeder outside your window? For BIF or any long distance shots I think a lens like the Sigma 150-500 would be a better choice, provided you are comfortable with the extra weight and it is within budget. It's one of the most affordable long zooms on the market and a good performer. You may want to save up for a longer lens like this, or look for a good used one. I got an excellent deal on one here on the Hog. Good luck. Have fun!
Nov 23, 2014 11:04:57 #
Ok I'm sold on the 135 IS STM for walking around and doing video but still lost on BIF lens. I live on Grand lake in northern Michigan and I love to fish so I'm out in my boat a lot. Over 18 Islands on my lake with lots of birds. I also have 2 large bird feeders near the house and have some pretty large flying friends that check what's on my menu every day.
Nov 23, 2014 13:00:09 #
Thanks for reading between the lines. I just looked at the sigma 500, looks good and just may be all the fun I'm looking to start out with.
Nov 24, 2014 06:09:07 #
hi mary, welcome. I have the 18-135 and it is a great walking around lens. not heavy by any means. the longer lens will be good but heavy. I also live on a lake and so what you speak of. birds are sure fun to watch. will love to see some of your bird shots. deb
Nov 24, 2014 06:17:30 #
mary boo wrote:
Thanks for reading between the lines. I just looked at the sigma 500, looks good and just may be all the fun I'm looking to start out with.
I'm still getting used to using the 150-500. Here are some shots I took with it. In one of the replies I mention some tips I got in it's use.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-260292-1.html
Nov 24, 2014 07:57:32 #
One of the best Canon lenses for bird photography is the 400mm f/5.6. It is not IS but it focuses very quickly. The 300mm f/4 with 1.4 converter is another good choice. Both are relatively light weight (so hand-holdable). I'm sure there are third party lenses which are ok, but I don't have any experience with them.
Nov 24, 2014 10:14:16 #
By all means the 18-135. I have many other lenses but that's the one that gets the most use. I have taken some stunning pictures with it. Remember, the 70D is an APS-C smaller sensor. Therefore multiply all numbers by 1.6. So the 300mm actually functions as a 480mm. And a 500mm as an 800mm!
Nov 24, 2014 10:57:29 #
revhen wrote:
By all means the 18-135. I have many other lenses but that's the one that gets the most use. I have taken some stunning pictures with it. Remember, the 70D is an APS-C smaller sensor. Therefore multiply all numbers by 1.6. So the 300mm actually functions as a 480mm. And a 500mm as an 800mm!
Keep in mind though that the focal length of the lens does not change. That is a physical dimension of the lens and it is constant regardless what type of camera body it is mounted on. What changes is the field of view that the camera records. In short, if you have lenses of the same focal length on an APS-C body and a full frame body the actual magnification is the same but the APS-C is recording only the center of the considerably larger full frame shot. For birding and sports many people prefer it that way.
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