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Uses for a Canon 85mm

Great answer.. thank you

Jan 15, 2020 21:28:59 #

Uses for a Canon 85mm

RichardTaylor wrote:

What sort of images do you take?
(I do own a Canon 85mm f1.8 however it doesn't see a lot of use nowdays).

Backyard birds my grandkidsand vacation landscapes I just don't have a prime lens for my camera. Lot of people have the 50 mm all I have is the 24-105 older lens Thanks for your interest

Jan 15, 2020 20:51:38 #

Uses for a Canon 85mm

I have a Canon 5DS R and I am looking at the Canon 85mm F 1.8 USM for my telephoto Prime Lens. I have a Canon 24-105 1:3.5-5.6 IS STM and a Canon 100-400 1:4.5-5.6 L IS II USM a Canon 70-200 1:2.8 L IS II usm plus a Tamron first Generation 150-600 mm. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I don't have a lot to spend. I do own a Canon 80D and a Canon &D Mark II also. Thanks!!!

May 12, 2019 08:51:52 #

Thanks for all the input!

May 11, 2019 09:02:50 #

Canisdirus wrote:

Here is the very last monopod you will ever need. You get a solid mini tripod thrown in for the same price.
There is an aluminum version for 10 bucks less. It's on back order everywhere ... for a reason.

https://www.amazon.com/IFOOTAGE-Professional-Telescopic-Compatibility-Camcorders/dp/B07GW5G1GX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=IFOOTAGE+monopod&qid=1557568747&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

Thanks

May 10, 2019 13:19:09 #

Charlie C wrote:

I don't know what your budget is but the manfrotto 685B is raised and lowered with a press of the trigger just below the grip as you step on the foot plate. No pressure clips to release makes it really fast to use.
I use a tilt head with Nikon's 70-200 and 200-500.
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/387806-REG/Manfrotto

Thanks

May 10, 2019 13:18:41 #

Kingman wrote:

Looks just like the Amazon one....one of the manufacturers is making these for third party distribution.

May 10, 2019 13:18:22 #

Thanks I will take a look

May 10, 2019 13:18:02 #

Thanks

May 10, 2019 11:19:41 #

imagemeister wrote:

yes, they do -

Help with weight is what I am after

May 10, 2019 00:04:06 #

williejoha wrote:

For a big lens like you are talking about, my recommendation would be a sturdy carbon fiber tripod with a gimbal head. I use a gimbal for the 100-400 and consider it a must. IMHO
WJH

Thanks for the recommendation!

May 9, 2019 23:48:45 #

Retired CPO wrote:

I have a Slik Pro Pod 600 with a ball head. It has flip locks which I like also. Plenty tall enough for me, 6ft tall. I've had it for years and we've covered a lot of miles together. I don't remember what it cost, but very reasonable. I also use a Slik tripod, I like them both very much. And they take a beating and keep on working.

Is the ball head sold separately? Thank you

May 9, 2019 23:42:21 #

JimH123 wrote:

And when I use it sitting, I often extend it all the way and anchor the base with one of my feet and lean it back to me and use the tilt for the angle I need. I find this position very stable.

Good to know!

May 9, 2019 23:30:54 #

JimH123 wrote:

I prefer a tilt head on a monopod. Usually, I need to tilt upward or downward. And I prefer to keep the monopod vertical.

I really don't like using a ball head with a monopod. And see no reason to use it with a gimbal head which is big and heavy.

Thanks My need would to tilt upwards mostly. I do a lot of birding.

May 9, 2019 23:26:00 #

MrT wrote:

I am quite happy with my Benro A48FD. It has the f... (show quote)

Thanks Guess it would not be the greatest for my Canon 80D and big lens