First Milky Way Shoot (Page 2): Just purchased this lens on Ebay for exactly the same reason. Got it today and am looking forward to to the new moon to try it out. It comes highly...

kdogg Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV

Just purchased this lens on Ebay for exactly the same reason. Got it today and am looking forward to to the new moon to try it out. It comes highly recommended. Am also looking forward to using it on an upcoming trip to Oregon to photographing the Redwood forests there.

pmorin wrote:

This lens is $399 at B&H. Tokina 11-16. It is nice and sharp.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/882235-REG/Tokina_atx116prodxc_ii_AT_X_116_PRO_DX_II.html

pmorin Loc: Huntington Beach, Palm Springs

kdogg wrote:

Just purchased this lens on Ebay for exactly the same reason. Got it today and am looking forward to to the new moon to try it out. It comes highly recommended. Am also looking forward to using it on an upcoming trip to Oregon to photographing the Redwood forests there.

There are places you can get one for less than list price. B&H has a used one rated 9+ for $339.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801690520-USE/tokina_atx116prodxs_11_16mm_f_2_8_at_x_116.html

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

kdogg wrote:

Just purchased this lens on Ebay for exactly the same reason. Got it today and am looking forward to to the new moon to try it out. It comes highly recommended. Am also looking forward to using it on an upcoming trip to Oregon to photographing the Redwood forests there.

On your Oregon trip, You may wish to swing down to the Redwoods in Northern California. They are taller and older than the Oregon Redwoods.

Lady Bird Johnson Grove , California Redwoods

Sigma 18-35 (18mm) Full Frame a99ii

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

davidstinson wrote:

For my first attempt to photograph the Milky Way next month, I would like to have your suggestions for a modest priced, ultra-wide lens for a Canon EOS 70D.

Depends on your budget and what else you want to do with a wide angle lens. If it is only for the Milky Way the 14mm 2.8 would work. Keep in mind that that is a 21-22mm equivalent FOV on your camera. The need for a fast lens for this is so you can get a good shot without star trails. With the 14mm you can use a 20 to maybe 22 second exposure with out getting noticeable trails. With the 2.8, depending on conditions, you can probably get a good shot with considerably shorter exposure time.

kdogg Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV

Thanks for the info, I have ten days to do it so this will be a great possibility.

ORpilot wrote:

On your Oregon trip, You may wish to swing down to the Redwoods in Northern California. They are taller and older than the Oregon Redwoods.

Stephen.Killian Loc: Tacoma, Wa

Do you think I could try shooting the Milking Way with a Canon SX50?

davidstinson Loc: Fort Worth,TX

Thank you for the recommendations and tips. Follow up question: When you purchase a lens from say B&H or Amazon, do you ever get the protection plan?

Selene03

Stephen.Killian wrote:

Do you think I could try shooting the Milking Way with a Canon SX50?

I Used to have one, but I can't remember very much about it. I think the lens is probably neither fast enough or wide enough to get a good photo without a lot of noise. I have seen some decent shots though from the Sony rx100 point and shoot cameras, but they have a larger sensor and a faster lens.

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

Stephen.Killian wrote:

Do you think I could try shooting the Milking Way with a Canon SX50?

If you can go into manual focus then yes. I use to have a SX50 but can't remember if it could go into manual focus. If you can, Try ISO 3500 or higher. Max wide angle. Manual shutter speed and f-stop. Pre-focus to infinity and tape the lens. Turn the flash off. Guess at the sky line or set up prior to getting dark. You will not be able to see anything in your viewfinder. Set the shutter speed to 25 sec. f-stop to wide open. Set to use self timer. Touching the shutter release will induce vibration blur. Set white balance to Florescent. Try a shot and adjust as needed. Good luck