topic Re: Wildlife lens in EF & RF Lenses

Wildlife lens for EOS Rebel T7

Kokoko — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:29:06 GMT

Hi, I have recently been into wildlife photography. I purchased the canon rebel t7 kit with the 75 to 300mm lens. It was good at first but then I started wanting sharper images, faster autofocus, image quality, and less chromatic aberration. Do you know if there are any lenses that would attach to the canon t7 that have the things listed and be able to take some sharp action shots of wildlife. I would also like a lens with 300mm or more. My budget would preferably be under 300usd. Thanks so much

Re: Wildlife lens

rs-eos — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:42:34 GMT

Unless you go used, $300 is not going to get you longer focal lengths than 300mm. e.g. both Sigma and Tamron have 100-400mm lenses at around $800 new. Canon's offering in that focal range runs around $2,000 new (current sale price).

Re: Wildlife lens

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:15:50 GMT

Disregard. Operator error.

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rs-eos — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:09:59 GMT

OP has a Rebel though (EF mount).

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jrhoffman75 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:15:01 GMT

You are correct. Got confused with another posting.

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shadowsports — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:19:58 GMT

Greetings,

For the T7, you are indeed limited. You are going to need some additional budget. The Sigma or Tamron 150~600mm is worth your consideration, but both are above your stated price point.

The T7 is a entry level camera with 9 AF points, we generally recommend to a beginner who is looking to learn and acquire basic photography skills. Thats not to say it cannot take nice photos, it does. I also recommend you look into a good tripod or stabilizer. Focusing on small objects when zoomed isn't easy and small movements can cause blur in your photos.

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Kokoko — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:28:37 GMT

Alright thanks. I was considering buying the Nikon 300mm f4. Would there be any adapters to connect the two?

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rs-eos — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:31:10 GMT

Confused by why you'd want to add a 300mm Nikon F mount lens when you already have a lens that can reach that focal length. There are adapters for Nikon F mount to EF, but who knows how that will really work out.

Re: Wildlife lens for EOS Rebel T7

ebiggs1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:54:02 GMT

" I was considering buying the Nikon 300mm f4."

On the list of bad ideas that would be right at the top! 🤔

" My budget would preferably be under 300usd.

This is going to be a huge hurdle to jump over if you are thinking lens is the only option. A good post editor will do way more for you than a $300 dollar lens. CA can easily be dealt with using the free from Canon DPP4 editor and shooting in Raw format in your Rebel T7. Lens correction can be done and you can enhance IQ to a degree. The fact DPP4 is free also lets you can put that $300 bucks in the piggy bank until you can save up and afford a real game changing lens like one of the 150-600mm super zooms form Sigma or Tamron.

Re: Wildlife lens for EOS Rebel T7

ebiggs1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:56:55 GMT

Keep in mind one of the 150-600mm zooms will have nearly a 1000mm FL effect on your Rebel T7. And buddy boy that is some serious focal length in anybodies book. Tripod worth for sure!

Re: Wildlife lens for EOS Rebel T7

Kokoko — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:03:12 GMT

I have the budget of an unemployed 15 year old. I done have much time. I am going on a trip early this spring an I wont have the time to save up.

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Kokoko — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:07:09 GMT

Listen buddy, thanks for the info but you aren’t much of a help to me. I clearly stated that my budget was 300 USD and if you wont listen, I might have to block you. Good day sir. Cheers from Australia

Re: Wildlife lens for EOS Rebel T7

ebiggs1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:10:19 GMT

Download DPP4 from Canon. It is free. Learn to use it and you will see a huge improvement in your wildlife photos.

This is lightyear's way better idea and course of action then a $300 dollar lens.

Re: Wildlife lens for EOS Rebel T7

ebiggs1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:11:59 GMT

Oh and be sure to change your file format in the Rebel T7 to large Raw. Never use jpeg again.

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rs-eos — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:09:52 GMT

Good luck then. Just because you don't like the current set of answers on this thread, doesn't mean they are incorrect.

Re: Wildlife lens for EOS Rebel T7

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:37:02 GMT

Some of the new AI powered photo apps have the capability for upsizing images. You can download free trials and see if they will work for you.

As Ernie pointed out, none if the $300 options you are looking at will do anything more rhan waste your money.

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Kokoko — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:31:09 GMT

Dude i said my budget was 350. Are you seriously putting me in the wrong? You recommended me a 2000 dollar lens

Re: Wildlife lens for EOS Rebel T7

ebiggs1 — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:56:06 GMT

I think you have received all the replies you are going to get from us. Do as you wish and good luck.

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rs-eos — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:30:21 GMT

Nowhere did I recommend a $2,000 lens. My original post stated "Unless you go used, $300 is not going to get you longer focal lengths than 300mm."

i.e. if you want a focal length beyond 300mm and can only spend $300, you'll need to find a used lens. The other prices I had listed out was to point out a few examples of new lens prices where focal length can reach above 300mm (to show perspective on why $300 wasn't enough if wanting a new lens).

Even if you raise your budget to $350, my original statements still apply.