J Darcy 5,871 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I use Nikon and agree prime lenses are miles sharper I use a 300mm f4. Pin sharp....it's an old lens but takes good shots get that money spent and get a 2.8 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the monkey 338 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 There too big I,ve enough to carry without a great big lens as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I find 70 200 too short for lurcher pics a 70-200 f2.8 with a 1.4 extender will give you 280mm at f4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I find 70 200 too short for lurcher pics a 70-200 f2.8 with a 1.4 extender will give you 280mm at f4 Thats in theory... :whistling: I've tried em, and them extenders are not all they're cracked up to be....IMO. Actually, on a cropped sensor it will give you 280mm, then add you're 1.4 on......400+ :angel: :angel: Mindst you, theory and practice ain't always good bedfellows..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the monkey 338 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I Might give you 280 mm but it will never be as sharp as a prime 300 I,ve used the teleconverters before and never been happy with the results For wildlife shots I reach for 300 mm every time ,the 70 200 is good but not as sharp as a prime 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terra Firma 136 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Well I've got £2-3k set aside for for a new camera or lens, as I said I want to upgrade my existing kit which is a 350D, but seems that a lens would be the better investment, followed by a body upgrade at a later date when I've gained enough knowledge to need it or get the best out of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
byron 1,184 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 got a canon 300mm 2.8 here as new.. three grand if you want it mate.. also a 300mm f4.. will take 650..as new.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I'd get yourself to byron.......and get a deal hammered out if i were you matey on the 2.8.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 all depends i suppose on what you want to do, how far you want to go and how much you want to spend, to me the 70 - 200mm is great for mooching about the countryside with, not too heavy or cumbersome, if i was going after a shot that was either set up or guaranteed then one of the bigger more expensive lenses would be the way i would go but for mobile snap shooting on the hoof then the 70 - 200 suits me fine, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 all depends i suppose on what you want to do, how far you want to go and how much you want to spend, to me the 70 - 200mm is great for mooching about the countryside with, not too heavy or cumbersome, if i was going after a shot that was either set up or guaranteed then one of the bigger more expensive lenses would be the way i would go but for mobile snap shooting on the hoof then the 70 - 200 suits me fine, yes, i know what you're saying, but the shots are no good...it's not just yours, mines the same. They are simply not crisp or sharp. I do not rate the 70-200...however it is versatile fro me doing still shooting, but for any kind of action then forget it. It all depends what he wants the lens for i guess... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 all depends i suppose on what you want to do, how far you want to go and how much you want to spend, to me the 70 - 200mm is great for mooching about the countryside with, not too heavy or cumbersome, if i was going after a shot that was either set up or guaranteed then one of the bigger more expensive lenses would be the way i would go but for mobile snap shooting on the hoof then the 70 - 200 suits me fine, yes, i know what you're saying, but the shots are no good...it's not just yours, mines the same. They are simply not crisp or sharp. I do not rate the 70-200...however it is versatile fro me doing still shooting, but for any kind of action then forget it. It all depends what he wants the lens for i guess... fook me we agree on something one thing i will say about extenders the Kenko 1.4 at around quid is from what i can see nearly on par with the canon but a third of the price, although i have to admit i have not been happy with the the shots taken with either the Kenko or the canon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 all depends i suppose on what you want to do, how far you want to go and how much you want to spend, to me the 70 - 200mm is great for mooching about the countryside with, not too heavy or cumbersome, if i was going after a shot that was either set up or guaranteed then one of the bigger more expensive lenses would be the way i would go but for mobile snap shooting on the hoof then the 70 - 200 suits me fine, yes, i know what you're saying, but the shots are no good...it's not just yours, mines the same. They are simply not crisp or sharp. I do not rate the 70-200...however it is versatile fro me doing still shooting, but for any kind of action then forget it. It all depends what he wants the lens for i guess... fook me we agree on something one thing i will say about extenders the Kenko 1.4 at around quid is from what i can see nearly on par with the canon but a third of the price, although i have to admit i have not been happy with the the shots taken with either the Kenko or the canon Leave your extender for the bedroom......forget them for any moving shots Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleanspade 3,323 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 i would agree that the lens is the most important. but put it on a 350d and you are limiting its capabilities. i would upgrade tha bodu also. you will pay buttons to uprade to a used body with better capabilities. as the 350 has a small sell on value also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terra Firma 136 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Byron can't seem to PM you? Is you inbox full Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the monkey 338 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) Byron seeing as you have both lensesHow do they compare side by side?I am always tempted by the 300 2.8 but am put off by the sizeIt would be alright if you were just taking pics but there's camera,dog ,spade,ferret.......big pack lunch..etcNeed an amy of Sherpas to carry the gear Edited June 26, 2014 by the monkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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