I'll stick to my Canon then. Maybe I am thinking about it too much and should just get out there and give it a go!

Thanks for the replies!!!!!

Just to throw something else in to the mix. I also have access to a Sony A7 (Mk 1) with an adaptor for Canon lenses. Would this be better than my 6D body - which doesn't seem to be that good in low light?

I need a bit of advice/some opinions...........

I am having a go at night street photography for the first time in a few days time and I am torn between what lens to use. I have a Canon 35mm f2 IS lens and a 40mm f2.8 at my disposal and I will be shooting a FF 6D.

I like the size and "disctreetness" of the 40mm and the (slightly) superior image quality. Saying that the IS of the 35mm would make things a little easier, as would the wider FOV.

Which would you use, and why?

TIA

I have the 16-35 F4L IS and I highly recommend it. I was toying with this or the f2.8L. but after renting both lenses, doing a bit of pixel peeping etc. I opted for the f4L - it seemed to be the better of the two and suited me, my style and also my pocket more.

My experiences of third party off-brand battery grips are bad and I would always recommend spending more on the genuine model. I bought a third party battery grip for my EOS450d back in the day, and it was utter rubbish. When I upgraded to the 7d I bought another third party grip (this one was an expensive one) and that too was only worthy for the bin. I ended up buying the genuine Canon grip and it is something I wish I did in the first instance. Buy cheap, buy twice, IMO

Thanks for the heads up on this - will go and check it out.

I can't use a screw in filter holder with this lens and have to use ND gels placed at the back of the lens. : (

Hi

I have the use of a Canon 8-15 fisheye lens for a trip to Ireland and I want to do some long exposure photography (to capture the stunning coastline). I know I will have to use the filter holder at the rear of the lens however I want to make sure I can't damage the lens or the camera in doing so. Has anyone used an ND filter in the slot in the back of the Canon 8-15 fisheye lens? Is it really safe to do so?

On another note - any idea where you get the ND filters from? I can't seem to find them anywhere.

Thanks!

There's a review on BHP here https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1132914-REG/mefoto_mcp58t_58mm_wild_blue_yonder.html Doesn't say much though. I would spend the extra 10 bucks or so and buy a Hoya (a tried, trusted and good brand).

I use an air blower (holding the lens with the front element facing downwards so the dust "falls" off), use the brush end of a lens pen to sweep away excess dust and dirt, carefully use the pad end of the lens pen (in a circular motion - I have no idea why I use use a circular motion!) and then give it a final wipe with a micro fiber lens cloth. If the lens/filter has stubborn smears I use a *lens specific* fluid.

I recommend the Godox Ving - HSS/TTL and manual modes. Powerful, user friendly, well made and Cheap as chips. Get one and I guarantee you won't regret it.

Thanks for this - I think I am going to have to subscribe.

I finally had a go at photographing flying birds, and I have to say it is more challenging than I thought it would be. A few hours and hundreds of shots later the above are the best of the bunch (even the headless bird! Lol). There is a lot of work to be done and a lot more practice required I think, but I'm looking forward to the next attempt.

Mine was a point and shoot Olympus Mu (had a funny symbol) and it was champagne gold in color. I wanted a camera for a trip to St Vincent and the Grenadines, and I chose the Olympus because it came with a remote so I could use it to photograph pictures of myself holding (and proving) the carp I caught when I went on fishing trips by myself. Can't remember the pixel count or much about it, other than it took xd cards and I spent a fortune on a "huge" 64mb one. I was a bit of a late starter to dslrs, but when I bought my first one, a Canon 450d (which I still have), I was became hooked on photography and have been since.

As others have said an L lens is fine on crop sensor camera. Just one thing to remember is that a 70 - 300 will be an effective 112 - 480 lens, so it won't be any good if you want to shoot wider than 112mm. If you want to shoot wide the Canon 28 - 300L IS lens is an effective ~45mm - 480mm. I own a Canon 28 - 300L and can confirm it is an excellent lens that is well built, sharp and has great image quality. The only disadvantage with the 28 - 300L is its size - it is a big and heavy lens, but you have to take the rough with the smooth right? I mitigate the effects of carrying a heavy lens using the Lower Pro Toploader AW 75 sling back - this takes a bit of the weight and also keeps the lens well protected and saves it from knocks and scrapes when I am carrying it around. Just a thought.......