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tammyvenable
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:09 am
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I am looking to buy a telephoto zoom lens. I need one that will zoom to great distances and still have pictures that would be acceptable on stock photo sites. Need some ideas. And I have a Canon 40D camera.
I'd like ideas with prices that are lower and some ideas if money were no object. Deciding if I need to put it on my wish list or if I will be able to do it right away.
Thanks for all your help! You guys never do me wrong! |
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cpaulfell
Joined: 07 Dec 2011
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:04 pm
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| tammyvenable wrote: | | I need one that will zoom to great distances |
"great distances" is relative. What do you intend to take photographs of...birds, wild life, mountains? |
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ruxpriencdiam
Joined: 07 May 2009
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Location: Third Stone from the Sun
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:26 pm
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Some of your so called great distances require lenses in the zoom range of 600mm.
Some more info would be helpful. |
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tammyvenable
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 2:06 pm
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Maybe I need to ask the question.. How far can I go? Birds are what I really want to start shooting but I need to do it from quite a distance away to keep them from flying away at the site of me. :-) |
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supertramp
Joined: 29 May 2005
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Location: I don't know, I'm guessing. :)
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tammyvenable
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:12 pm
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Thanks! And how about if I were to go to a pro football game... what kind of lens do you suggest having? |
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cpaulfell
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:26 am
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I think the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 APO EX DG will do it all for you.
Not only will it take great photos but also great for building muscle, being the most noticeable photographer on the sideline and quite possibly being the center of attention. |
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chbaum
Joined: 19 Sep 2010
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Location: Karlsruhe, Germany
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:00 pm
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I recently bought the aforementioned 100-400 mm and think it's great. However, much about it is also a matter of taste (push-pull design, slightly softer at 400 mm, not really fast). For me, it's the ideal compromise and the best lens I own (the others mostly being cheapos).
If money is not an issue, consider the 70-200 / 2.8 IS plus 2x converter. Very expensive but incredibly sharp and fast (at least without the converter).
Best regards,
Christian |
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tammyvenable
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:25 pm
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You guys are all awesome as usual! Thanks for all the input! |
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PaulCowan
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Location: Evolving
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:23 pm
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I doubt if a 400mm zoom will prove good enough for distant birds. A 600mm f4 prime is the sort of stuff bird shooters carry but the price is insane, plus you need a good tripod and a Wimberley head. |
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tammyvenable
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:44 am
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I noticed the $32,000 price tag on the one lens that was given. Defininitely not in my budget. lol |
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rinder99
Joined: 12 Jul 2005
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Location: Contact www.rinderart.com/Books and Workshops www.rindersmithphotography.com Youtube/rinder
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:15 pm
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| PaulCowan wrote: | | I doubt if a 400mm zoom will prove good enough for distant birds. A 600mm f4 prime is the sort of stuff bird shooters carry but the price is insane, plus you need a good tripod and a Wimberley head. |
Agree. people who shoot nature and sports at the pro level would never use zoom Lenses, There to slow and not so good.A 3 legged Monopod is very useful also. You need fast glass for birds and such. 3.5/5.6 is throwing away money.Renting is an option also.Primes are ALWAYS better than any zoom. Optically Impossible the other way and optically impossible to make a good zoom that goes more than 1.7 times as in 70-200. |
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tammyvenable
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:40 pm
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I just don't know enough about the equipment yet. Even after 4 years, I am still learning. I really appreciate the time you all take to explain things to me! You're awesome! |
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tammyvenable
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:44 pm
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| rinder99 wrote: | | PaulCowan wrote: | | I doubt if a 400mm zoom will prove good enough for distant birds. A 600mm f4 prime is the sort of stuff bird shooters carry but the price is insane, plus you need a good tripod and a Wimberley head. |
Agree. people who shoot nature and sports at the pro level would never use zoom Lenses, There to slow and not so good.A 3 legged Monopod is very useful also. You need fast glass for birds and such. 3.5/5.6 is throwing away money.Renting is an option also.Primes are ALWAYS better than any zoom. Optically Impossible the other way and optically impossible to make a good zoom that goes more than 1.7 times as in 70-200. |
What kind of prime lens do you suggest then? The canon's run in the $3,000 to $5,000 range from what I can tell. Will a prime lens be able to shoot from a distance and still have a quality photo? |
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Mike Price
Joined: 06 Jun 2008
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Location: South Wales
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:18 pm
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Any long canon prime L lens will give you superb quality. The faster the lens you buy the more expensive, although they are all very expensive once you go over 400mm.
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