03-09-2024
09:34 AM
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03-09-2024
10:29 AM
by
Danny
Hey everyone, I'm new to the site. I've had my Canon for years and my strongest lens is 300mm. I've been taking many photos of birds for the last couple of years and would appreciate a recommendation for a stronger lens.
I've been enjoying it, but I'd like a clearcut closeup when I'm out and about and need to grab my camera for a quick aerial shot or if the bird is up high. The 300mm does ok, but it can only get so close.
Thank you for any responses!
03-09-2024 09:36 AM
Thanks for joining the conversation, CatchFitz22!
So that the Community can help you better, we need to know exactly which Canon camera model you're using. That, and any other details you'd like to give will help the Community better understand your issue!
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03-09-2024 10:27 AM
My apologies, Danny! I've got a Canon Rebel T5.
03-09-2024 11:40 AM
What lenses do you have currently and also how far away will you be taking the pictures. Please list the full name of the lenses you currently have. Some lenses have multiple revisions so this is very important that you give us the full name.
03-09-2024 12:47 PM
Hi Demetrius, below are the 2 lenses that I have:
- EFS 18-55mm Image Stabilizer Macro 0.25m/0.8ft
- Canon 750-300mm 1.5m/4.9ft
03-09-2024 01:03 PM
Which version of these lenses exactly do you have because they're multiple versions of them. The full name of the lens can be found on the front of the lens with the lens cap removed. Or on the outer ring of the lens on some lenses. I have 2 example lenses below on how to identify your exact lens model.
Here is a picture of an example picture of a lens. This may NOT be your exact lens. So please provide the full name of yours.
03-09-2024 02:21 PM
Wow, ok...just learning more and more daily ha!
- Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS II
- Canon Zoom Lens EF 75--300mm 1:4-5.6 III
03-09-2024 02:51 PM
Do you have a budget to spend on a new lens. The EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 lens lineup is the worst lens lineups that Canon made. All of which are very poor optically lack IS (Image Stabilization) and use a very slow AF motor called Micro Motor. This lens motor was first released in 1993 and has been retired from use by Canon and replaced by STM (Stepper Motor) in 2012. Here is Canon's naming convention below.
03-09-2024 03:13 PM
Thank you, Demetrius! All of this info is wicked helpful. I'll be sure to read into this and figure out what will be best for me. I have seen what the range of pricing is for some of the lenses, but at least this will help give me a better idea as to what to look into and the cost of each.
If I have any other questions, I'll reach out.
03-09-2024 03:21 PM
Note 3rd Party manufacturers use different naming conventions than what Canon uses. So pay attention closely to there naming conventions. Your camera uses the Canon EF or EF-S Mount lenses. You can't use any other lenses that are meant for any other camera manufacturers. They won't mount or work correctly and its not worth adapting either.
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