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Post by ppaaoolloo on Mar 5, 2009 5:48:09 GMT
In your opinion what focal length is ideal for bird/wild life? I know some still find 800mm too restrictive and often resort to 2,560mm.
So would it better to have say a 11,520mm or 14,080mm lens?
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 5, 2009 10:27:29 GMT
As no single military plane can be ideal for all air force applications, it depends on what birds you wish to shoot.... here are my mythical tools of choice when using Canon-mount glass if cost is no object:
BIFs - 400 5.6L, 500 f4 IS, 600 f4 IS or 800 IS, depending on the distance and size of birds
Long, set shots - 800 IS, 600 f4 IS or Sigmonster
Long hikes - 100-400 IS or 300 2.8 IS + TC
Shooting from the vehicle - 500 f4 IS
Hide work - Sigmonster or 100-400 IS (framing flexibility)
Low light work - 400 2.8 IS
HD video - 600 f4 IS + TCs when shooting from a vehicle, or Sigmonster + TCs when shooting from a set up tripod.
If Canon gives me a lens absolutely free on condition that I'll use only one lens in birding, the easy choice is the 500 f4 IS - for the best compromise of reach and portability, with excellent IQ. ;D
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Post by Azahari Reyes @ Jason on Mar 5, 2009 13:23:08 GMT
Hahaha that's a nice example Romy  |
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Mar 5, 2009 17:58:17 GMT
The Master, being what he is, says it perfectly.
Bird photographers, in every level, will find truth from it.
This should be stickied! ;D
By the way, if you're not shooting with a Canon body, there are comparable focal lengths for your lens mount.
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, AFS 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G , TC 1.4EII, TC 1.7EII, SB-800, Manfrotto 190CXPro3/393(3421), RRS BH-55, Kirk NC300 lens collar