jedirunner
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Well, as much fun as we had out watching birds this weekend, as I cropped all my photos I became distinctly aware that 70-300 is not much range for handling birds.
So... I have a few options and wanted to get thoughts from anyone on the various lenses (Been reading reviews and looking at sample images online, but wanted to get additional thoughts from you all, as I know some of you have experience with one or more of these lenses):
No matter which lens I opt for, it will be a little while of saving up some extra pennies. But it's eating at me a little bit, so I can see myself setting the pennies aside rather rapidly ... after all, the kids don't really need to eat *every single day*, right???
Would *love* to get comments, thoughts, suggestions, alternatives from any of you on these lenses or other alternatives.
Thanks!
Kevin
So... I have a few options and wanted to get thoughts from anyone on the various lenses (Been reading reviews and looking at sample images online, but wanted to get additional thoughts from you all, as I know some of you have experience with one or more of these lenses):
- Canon 70-200 f/2.8 with 2x extender. Lens is $1250 - $2100 depending on model. Plus additional cost for the 2x converter. Would give me added reach over current 70-300, and have flexibility as a fast lens when the 2x converter (and 400mm reach) isn't needed
- Sigma 50-500 f/4.5 - 6.3. Around $1500 on amazon.
- Sigma 150-500 f/5 - 6.3. Around $1020 on amazon.
- Tamron 200-500 f/5 - 6.3. Around $950 on amazon.
- Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 with 2x extender. Around $2600 on amazon for the lens. Plus additional cost for whatever extender is needed. Would give me up to 600mm reach at 5.6, and much faster 120-300 range than the other lenses. Obviously more expensive. Will a canon 2x extender work with this lens? Or would I need some other brand of extender?
No matter which lens I opt for, it will be a little while of saving up some extra pennies. But it's eating at me a little bit, so I can see myself setting the pennies aside rather rapidly ... after all, the kids don't really need to eat *every single day*, right???
Would *love* to get comments, thoughts, suggestions, alternatives from any of you on these lenses or other alternatives.
Thanks!
Kevin