falconer2406
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Me: I am a wildlife photographer and would class myself as a serious amateur with a reasonable rounded knowledge of cameras and lenses.
Currently i use a canon 1D Mk3 with a Sigma F4.5 prime.
That in itself has been a great combination however i plan to upgrade any day now to the Canon 7D Mk2 (keeping the Sigma lens)
In conjunction with this i use a Sigma 120-400mm with either the 1D body or a 50D
For a long while now i have thought that the 120-400mm whilst a good lens isn't fast enough or good enough for a mid range lens.
I am looking for a lens for close up work whereby a 500mm prime would be too long and fast enough to use and track in flight birds and for general use on dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies etc.
Her by lies my problem i just cant decide which way to jump re this lens, mid range prime? mid range zoom? fixed zoom at say 400mm?
I am on a photography day soon with gorillas being the main subject and keen to get the iconic shot of the close up of the gorillas eye.
Its a long winded question but would greatly appreciate any and all replies and advice, especially from anyone that has already done this journey..
Cheers all.
Keith
Currently i use a canon 1D Mk3 with a Sigma F4.5 prime.
That in itself has been a great combination however i plan to upgrade any day now to the Canon 7D Mk2 (keeping the Sigma lens)
In conjunction with this i use a Sigma 120-400mm with either the 1D body or a 50D
For a long while now i have thought that the 120-400mm whilst a good lens isn't fast enough or good enough for a mid range lens.
I am looking for a lens for close up work whereby a 500mm prime would be too long and fast enough to use and track in flight birds and for general use on dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies etc.
Her by lies my problem i just cant decide which way to jump re this lens, mid range prime? mid range zoom? fixed zoom at say 400mm?
I am on a photography day soon with gorillas being the main subject and keen to get the iconic shot of the close up of the gorillas eye.
Its a long winded question but would greatly appreciate any and all replies and advice, especially from anyone that has already done this journey..
Cheers all.
Keith