Hello everyone!
Wow, my second post! Hard to contribute much when I'm not a birder yet. Anyhoo...
Off and on over the past 2 years I've been researching the Canon 100-400 & 400 5.6 L lenses.
I plan to buy 1 of them, just not sure which, and they'll have to suffice for years to come because the 500 or 600mm lenses are out of the question, unless I take a mortgage out on my house lol.
The lens will strictly be for birding. So my first question is - If I buy the 100-400 won't I find myself at the long end most of the time? And if so, it would seem to make sense to by the 400 5.6 for the sharpness at the long end and for BIF shots.
But then you have the IS of the 100-400. But I have a tripod so I don't mind using that.
Then there's the composition factor - if I stumble upon bigger birds with the 400 5.6, like Herons, or if I want to compose a shot with the backround, the 100-400 seems to make sense.
So I'm confused, and have been, ever since I became interested in birding.
The 100-400 seems to be the most popular with reviews at various websites and even at places like adaroma.com and amazon.com. That makes sense, since #1 it has IS and #2 it's more versatile for things beyond birds.
I think I'm convincing myself to buy the 100-400 the more I write because the versatility factor alone for taking other wildlife photos, or photos that aren't even nature related to begin with.
I'd sure appreciate any advice anyone can offer! Thanks in advance!
Paul
Nevermind!
Decision made: 100-400. It only makes sense.
Besides, after looking at some of your galleries, Keith Reeder to name one, I sit in awe. Amazing stuff! Even if its post processing or not (final product is what it's all about anyway).
I'm getting excited now that I made the decision. I guess I should have waited before posting my question LOL
I'm hoping to get it in time before winter really sets in as there is Bombay Hook in DE within 90 mins of me and Tinicum wildlife reserve near Philadelphia (20mins away) that I could get some practice in with lots of birds.
Ok, I'm gushing and rambling now.
Paul
Wow!
I'm flattered, Paul.
But damn, I love that lens, and I honestly wouldn't be without it.
FWIW, my post processing is basic and uncomplicated.