Hello All,
I have the usual dilemma about what new lens to buy. And I've read too many fora and too many opinions. And now I don't know what I want
I'm in Sydney, and you can see what my style is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelhooper/
(Perhaps I don't have a style?!)
I currently have a 600d and my longest lens is the 55-250. Since buying a Sigma 35 I have some understanding of just how much I need to upgrade to a better bird lens.
If I lived out of Sydney, I'd be buying a 400 5.6, since there are lots of opportunities for birds of prey and other birds in relatively good light. But around Sydney I mostly find myself in fairly dark locations (Royal NP, Heathcote NP).
I'm not really a sit-still-and-wait person, since I like walking as much as looking at birds. Either the 100-400 or 400 5.6 would be ok for me to carry around. I can't imagine not handholding...
The final consideration is $$$. I see 100-400s exchanging second hand in the $1300 range, which is about my limit. I see very few second hand 400s second hand anywhere near me. Almost none.
What do I buy?
M
I have the usual dilemma about what new lens to buy. And I've read too many fora and too many opinions. And now I don't know what I want
I'm in Sydney, and you can see what my style is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelhooper/
(Perhaps I don't have a style?!)
I currently have a 600d and my longest lens is the 55-250. Since buying a Sigma 35 I have some understanding of just how much I need to upgrade to a better bird lens.
If I lived out of Sydney, I'd be buying a 400 5.6, since there are lots of opportunities for birds of prey and other birds in relatively good light. But around Sydney I mostly find myself in fairly dark locations (Royal NP, Heathcote NP).
I'm not really a sit-still-and-wait person, since I like walking as much as looking at birds. Either the 100-400 or 400 5.6 would be ok for me to carry around. I can't imagine not handholding...
The final consideration is $$$. I see 100-400s exchanging second hand in the $1300 range, which is about my limit. I see very few second hand 400s second hand anywhere near me. Almost none.
What do I buy?
M