telephoto zoom lens for T4i

[snowman1]

Need to know telephoto zoom lenses compatible with T4i and best recommendation for close, sharp photos of wildlife and nature. Especially interested in birding.

[cicopo]

You'll need to spend to get good results so PLEASE do your homework first. Popular Canon lenses are the 100-400 L IS, 400 f5.6L & 300 f4 L IS plus a 1.4 teleconverter (for times 300 is not enough), Sigma 50-500 OS & 150-500 OS. Next set of popular lenses are mucho $$$$ but get the job done better.

[snowman1]

Thanks for the info and quick reply

[ebiggs1]

Get closer. It's cheaper, too!

Your Rebel will accept any lens Canon makes pretty much. 

[snowman1]

Thanks for the reply and possible solutions!

[ebiggs1]

Also remember you are getting a "free advantage" of a 1.6 crop factor from your Rebel. I.E. makes a 400mm appear like a 640mm.  (70-200 = 112-320.)

[snowman1]

Thanks for all the info and quick reply!

[snowman1]

Thanks to all for the comments and recommendations. Purchased a Canon EF 100-400 lense yesterday. Have begun to work with it this morning. Going to take some practice but think I made the right choice with your help. Thanks again.

[cicopo]

You made a very good choice. Once you get used to the weight & learn good technique you'll get some very fine memories with it.