Telephoto Lens?

bullskin · Dec 11, 2013

I recently purchased a Canon 60D for my wife, and am considering getting a telephoto lens for my own use on long range mulies. I am not real interested in spending two grand, but may have no choice. Is there a less expensive option worth exploring that will not compromise the camera's capabilities?

Thanks for any advice.

Ridn9high · Dec 12, 2013

Look at used lens! craigslist, camera sites, etc! I bought a Canon 200mm F4 lens two years ago off craigslist for a great deal. It's a nice lens for wildlife, especially if you can get within 100 yards.

Cameraland · Dec 12, 2013

There are a lot of great telephoto lenses on the market
Sigma makes a great 70-200 2.8 as well as a 150-500 that are way below 2000.00
We are also having a huge sale on all canon lenses thru the end of the year
best to call me at 212-753-5128 or e-mail me at [email protected]

Joel Paymer
Camera Land
575 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10022
212-753-5128
www.cameralandny.com

SHEDYGAGA · Dec 14, 2013

Canon 400mm f5.6L

You can try and save the money, or you can just get the lens you really need.

Its up to you.

On a budget, this lens will give you an acceptable range, although I would recommend adding a 1.4X tele-converter in the future.

You will sacrifice I.S. but its a good lens if you are on a tight budget.

You can pick a new one up for $1200 if you look around.

In the end, there is no substitute for getting close, but you can get a little less close with a longer focal length.

redrabbit · Dec 14, 2013

Tamron will be releasing a 150-600mm in the middle of January for a little over $1k You might wait for some reviews and tests if it interests you.
http://www.tamron-usa.com/news/35mm/150600_A011_dec13.asp

You are welcome to visit my Photo Gallery here http://www.plateaulightphotography.com/

gdog · Dec 15, 2013

LAST EDITED ON Dec-15-13 AT 08:46PM (MST)[p]Like has already been said...you need to get close. I have a Nikon 200-400 that I've used a 1.7x adapter with. People see me with it and think its like a spotting scope in regards to taking pics of critters 100's yards away....but thats just not the case.. You still have to close the distance.

coopersdesign · Dec 16, 2013

Bullskin,

The 400mm 5.6 is great lens, but its not going to autofocus with the 1.4 conv. and your camera body.

If I was in your boat I would get the sigma 150-500mm on ksl.com classifieds now for 750.00 and upgrade that 60D to the 70D this will give you more pixels and it will autofocus with video.

I would take a look at the Tamron 150-600mm as well.

You can waste a lot of time and money traveling to photograph big bucks only to find you don't have enough lens.

I could type about this all night. If you would like to talk about it more give me a call you can find my number on my web site Monstermuledeer.com Good luck in the field.

Harlan B. Cooper
http://www.harlancooper.com

[email protected]

gdog · Dec 17, 2013

Harlan....great pics!

What lens do you find yourself using the most for your deer/elk pics?

coopersdesign · Dec 17, 2013

Thanks gdog, Canon 600mm f4 with 1.4 about 80% of the time, but I pull the 1.4 off every chance I can.

Harlan B. Cooper
http://www.harlancooper.com

[email protected]