07-22-2024
03:51 AM
- last edited on
07-22-2024
08:54 AM
by
James_C
Hi been looking at a lightweight telephoto lens for my 5DIII. Mostly looking at the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD or the 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS Contemporary. Just seeing if anyone has advice for either or better options. Thanks in advance
07-23-2024 01:19 PM
My advice would be to check out the Tamron G2 150-600mm super zoom before you buy either 100-400. If it would work for you remember you can never have to much FL.
07-23-2024 02:18 PM
Hi and welcome to the forum:
What kinds of subjects do you intend to photograph? If wildlife, which kinds of wildlife - big mammals, birds etc.?
Are you absolutely fixed on that focal range? As my respected colleague @Ebiggs1 suggested, for wildlife focal range is a major requirement.
07-23-2024 02:38 PM - edited 07-23-2024 02:39 PM
“ … for wildlife focal range is a major requirement.“
yes it is plus the 150-600mm covers almost the same FL plus the additional 200mm to 600mm.
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