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01/08/2011 03:27:06 PM · #1 |
Hi,
I want to invest in some new gear particularly for wildlife photography and some occasional portraits/beauty. But I am confused between these two combinations.
1) Canon 7D ................ with ........ EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM
2) Canon 5D Markii ... with ........ EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM
Both of these combinations will give effective Focal Length up-to 300mm. Both of these combinations has some drawbacks as well. Like for example better aperture but with a crop sensor. On the other hand aperture is not as wide but I can get a full frame sensor which is much more effective in low light conditions. My Questions are;
a) What is better combination overall in terms of image quality and where can I get more shallower DOF?
b) and What combination will perform better during indoor ( may be low light) portrait sessions?
Any advice, opinion and experience will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Regards :)
Salman
Message edited by author 2011-01-08 15:40:29. |
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01/08/2011 03:45:23 PM · #2 |
You can go here to examine the new 70-300 in detail, and you can go elsewhere in that site to see more detail on the 70-200. I think, for the most part, wildlife shooters tend to use cropped sensors. 300mm FF equivalent isn't really enough for wildlife. A better choice would be the 7D with the 100-400mm, I think.
Between the two lenses you are looking at, I think the 70-200mm is by far the better lens.
R.
Message edited by author 2011-01-08 15:48:16. |
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01/08/2011 03:51:24 PM · #3 |
neither. 100-400. Both of the other lenses are pretty short with the equivalent camera combination.
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01/08/2011 04:19:52 PM · #4 |
| I agree you may be disappointed with the reach if you really want to do some wildlife photography. 300mm is probably the bare minimum. |
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01/08/2011 04:29:33 PM · #5 |
I am a Nikon user! so I can't advise you on your combinations. I have D300, crop sensor and the D700, full frame, so that answers one of your questions...which is best crop sensor or full frame and the answer is Yes! It's horses for courses really.
Lenses? I use 18-200mm, 28-300mm, 70-300mm, 150-500mm, 1.4x and 2x teleconvertors. I agree that the Can....sorry can't say that word:) 100-400mm lens is well worth considering. The main problem with wildlife photography is you can't set up lighting or weather to suit your equipment, you have to try and anticipate what you could need and what the subject is. The best option is to cover as many bases as possible and then cross your fingers:)
ETA: Just a thought here, do you intend putting up wildlife photos here? A lot of people do in an effort to win ribbons, I don't do this as I do not want my best photos to available to anyone cruising the net for photos. Most of my entries are second best or even third best, this way I have the best available to any potential buyer:)
Message edited by author 2011-01-08 16:38:47. |
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01/08/2011 05:41:16 PM · #6 |
As the common recommendation is EF 100-400mm, than what should I get with it 7D or 5D markii?
and Thanks everyone. :)
PS: The reason for the above mentioned lenses was the unavailability of larger lenses at the local dealership. :(
Message edited by author 2011-01-08 17:42:00. |
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01/08/2011 05:45:28 PM · #7 |
| 7D. You'll get 60% more reach for wildlife and still have a capable indoor camera. |
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01/08/2011 05:54:43 PM · #8 |
I was just reading the title of this discussion and my first answer is: wild and a photographer:)
Skip the zoom lenses and go for the fastest and longest lens you can afford! |
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01/08/2011 11:58:08 PM · #9 |
| The 7D and the 100-400 would be the best combo. Although the 60D or the T2i will give nice images with the 100-400 lens too. Both of those models are the crop factor sensors so you will get the 1.6x magnification of the focal length of your lenses. |
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