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02/02/2006 10:20:07 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by henry_buckle:
Im planning to get the Sigma 70-200 F2.8, its about the same price as the Canon F4 but its 2.8!!! |
You would mostly use that kind of lense outside, in natural light.
F/4 is more then adequate for outdoor shooting, especially of sometimes swiftly moving objects, like birds. |
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02/02/2006 12:40:03 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by NorthWoodsGuy:
I know this has probably been hashed to death (don't all posts start like this?), but I would like some opinions on the best telephoto lens for the Cannon Rebel (300D), for under $500?
I want to take wildlife close-up shots.
Thanks in advance! |
For wildlife close up shots, you need about 500mm or so in my view. I'd say 300mm will be the bare minimum with a 1.6x crop camera for close up shots that you mentioned. As far as I know there is no reputable lens that reaches that far for under $500.
Some "cheaper" supertelephoto zoom lenses used for wildlife like the Canon 100-400L and Sigma 50-500 cost about $1400 and $1000 respectively.
The closest thing I can think of would be Sigma 135-400mm zoom at just about $500. Another option would be to get a Sigma 70-300 APO lens with a 1.4x TC for about $350 is my guess.
Good luck
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