06-14-2016 08:09 AM
Ok, I need some help from you all.
The price difference on the above lenses, is not that much, so my question is, which one would you get for sports/wildlife photography?
I was originally leaning towards Canon EF 70-200mm f 2.8L IS II USM, but for a little bit more money I can get a lot more focal length.
I thought you guys could give me some helpful info......
Thank you,
David
06-15-2016 06:31 PM
Ok, so this maybe a stupid question, so I apologize in advance....
If you are not a pro photographer, at what point do you say that's a big enough zoom lens?
Now if this is your lifestyle and get paid for taking pictures, I totally get it, but for the hobbyist, do you need super telephoto lens for $10K+?
I can hear the answers now... "of course I do", hahahaha.....
06-15-2016 07:01 PM
@ilzho wrote:Ok, so this maybe a stupid question, so I apologize in advance....
If you are not a pro photographer, at what point do you say that's a big enough zoom lens?
Now if this is your lifestyle and get paid for taking pictures, I totally get it, but for the hobbyist, do you need super telephoto lens for $10K+?
I can hear the answers now... "of course I do", hahahaha.....
I think you got it backwards...the pros who do it for a living, use what they need to get the job done. The non-pros (I'm one) who can afford it, go all out...why the heck not... 🙂
06-15-2016 07:18 PM - edited 06-16-2016 01:51 AM
"... do you need super telephoto lens for $10K+?"
The Tamron and Sigma 150-600's are no where near 10 large. Both are around $1000. If you shoot wildlife, yes, you do need one of these or something similar. It is a hobby. It costs to play.
06-15-2016 08:46 PM
One thing the 100-400 has going for it over the 150-600 is size. The 100-400 and 70-200 [f/2.8 version] lenses are almost identical in size. I can pack both into my backpack, Ruggard Thunderhead 75, both with tripod foot and hood attached, and still have room for 3 more lenses and two bodies with grips.
If I pack the 150-600, it takes the room of the 100-400, 2 lenses, and a camera body. Plus, the hood doesn't fit very well in the bag. When I carry the 150-600, I invariably carry it in its' own case, not in my backpack, and no long walks. Big Siggy doesn't fit into my Lowepro TopLoader holster, either, but either the 70-200 or 100-400 can.
I like to travel light when I'm on foot, and big Siggy makes me leave lenses behind. I usually go 16-35 and 70-200. Or, I'll go 24-105 and 100-400. Bringing big Siggy means I have leave two out of those four behind, and a camera body, if I use my backpack. I'll go with one of those pairs, or just big Siggy when I'm on foot.
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