lens for humming birds
Mar 1, 2016 19:16:20 #
amfoto1 wrote:
Hummingbird wings beat as fast as 500 times per second, so are very challenging to keep from blurring.
I think you meant to say 80/second, or 500/minute.
Mar 1, 2016 19:17:57 #
DaveO wrote:
Gee, I didn't see the 100-400 on the OP's list of options.......
:thumbup:
Mar 1, 2016 19:56:48 #
Mar 1, 2016 21:03:47 #
Mar 1, 2016 22:03:41 #
Fotohunter - you have posted a nice picture. I am not critical ...but I have a question. Is that bird sharp ..I think the picture is not
Please can you repost or just tell me if this is what I can get. I am slowly gearing for these birdos.
Miro
Please can you repost or just tell me if this is what I can get. I am slowly gearing for these birdos.
Miro
Mar 1, 2016 22:49:14 #
Sometimes its just luck. After some time, the ones in our backyard seem to be adjusting to out presence,
Mar 2, 2016 00:30:22 #
philo wrote:
I will be going to an event (indoors) where there will be a large population of humming birds.
I only want to carry one lens. should it be
24-70
70-200
150-600
I don't think I will be able to use a tripod because of the number of people attending.
thanks
I only want to carry one lens. should it be
24-70
70-200
150-600
I don't think I will be able to use a tripod because of the number of people attending.
thanks
Here are three taken hand-held with flash on the camera. I was positioned on a stool a few feet from the feeder. The lens was the 70-200 f/2.8. with a D7000 body at the time.
Shooting hummers are your best bet for easy captures of a subject that looks cool in flight. A great bird to work with for the beginning shooter.
Hope this helps.
Mar 2, 2016 05:38:45 #
Bozsik wrote:
Here are three taken hand-held with flash on the camera. I was positioned on a stool a few feet from the feeder. The lens was the 70-200 f/2.8. with a D7000 body at the time.
Shooting hummers are your best bet for easy captures of a subject that looks cool in flight. A great bird to work with for the beginning shooter.
Hope this helps.
Shooting hummers are your best bet for easy captures of a subject that looks cool in flight. A great bird to work with for the beginning shooter.
Hope this helps.
Very well done variations!
Mar 2, 2016 08:40:05 #
Another vote for the 70-200. I used a 300mm Prime for this one, but between the lenses you list, I'd go with the 70-200 - great IQ and good reach, especially on a crop frame.
Mar 2, 2016 10:12:26 #
DaveO wrote:
Very well done variations!
Thanks Dave. Hummingbirds are a very popular subject. I hope the poster for this subject gets some good ones. They are a lot of fun to work with.
Mar 2, 2016 10:29:24 #
Mar 2, 2016 10:35:26 #
philo wrote:
I will post some when I get back from my trip in about a week.
I am sure you will be able to get some nice captures. Hope you share some when you return. Good luck.
Mar 2, 2016 10:51:04 #
hangman45 wrote:
Excellent work! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Mar 2, 2016 16:43:36 #
philo wrote:
I will be going to an event (indoors) where there will be a large population of humming birds.
I only want to carry one lens. should it be
24-70
70-200
150-600
I don't think I will be able to use a tripod because of the number of people attending.
thanks
I only want to carry one lens. should it be
24-70
70-200
150-600
I don't think I will be able to use a tripod because of the number of people attending.
thanks
70-200 is the best bet. However, from personal experience if you wear a red hat or shirt, wide angle will catch 'em.
Mar 2, 2016 17:04:09 #
MW wrote:
70-200 is the best bet. However, from personal experience if you wear a red hat or shirt, wide angle will catch 'em.
I'm not sure what you mean.
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