400mm f/5.6 OR 100-400mm ? Hellow I'm interested in wildlife &amp; Birds photography .. and I do care about sharpness the 100-400mm OR prime 400mm should I choose ?
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If you are going to be using the lens for wildlife and bird photograpy, chances are the zoom is going to spend all its time at the 400mm setting. That being the case, the 400mm prime lens is cheaper, lighter and sharper. Unless you can actually afford one of Canons "big" 400mm lens (which are $3-5K more), the 400mm f5.6L is probably your best choice.
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In my experience with airshows IS makes little difference because there is usually enough light for fast shutter speeds (in excess of 1/500) even with the lens stopped down to f4 or f5.6. Also you are often panning at an airshow so it is generally advisable to switch off the IS or set it to panning mode. I own this lens and the 100-400 L IS, for airshows the 100-400 is a better choice because of its longer reach
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I use Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 for general purpose (also at night). I love its sharpness. It is also suitable for portraits. For the professional portraits, look at prime lenses with f1.4 or f1.8.
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I am not really a very good bird photographer but my wife is an avid birder so I tag along. I bought the 100-300 specifically to photograph birds and I can say as unskilled as I am the lens got me some very fine photographs. I would definitely think you would be happy with it for shooting wildlife. (Compared to a full frame DSLR optic the thing is a feather.)
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One locks you in at 400mm. If you are only going to shoot birds or football, that's your lens. If you want to shoot something closer that a faraway bird, get the zoom. My 100-400 is a VERY SHARP lens. I am not familiar with the 400. The new 100-400 at a higher price might be better for you. The older 100-400 is made of a half-ton of iron and comes with two teenagers to help you carry it. It also zooms by pushing the barrel out, not by turning the barrel. Be sure you are ok with that. I love my push-pull lens.
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Hi Christie, yes the 400mm/f5.6L will work just fine with your camera, and since you're shooting with a crop sensor camera, (I think 1.6) his lens will be an 640mm lens on your camera, so you will have a lot of "reach". It is a very nice lens, so have fun with it!!Stephan
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Outside no problem. Inside or in low light you need to boost the ISO quite a bit. If you are shooting things that move IS is no lost at all this is because for most sports or bird in flight you need to be at 1/500 anyway to freeze the motion. I had the lens for over a year, was hesitating to buy it for exactly the same reason and in the end its a really fantastic lens and I don't miss IS at all.
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I have owned both lenses, still have the 400 prime. It focuses faster and more accurately, is sharper and light. With good technique and the right settings on your camera the results are pleasing. I hated the push/pull zoom of the 100-400. The only thing I miss is the IS, but if you spend most of your time photographing birds in flight you don't use IS anyway. I bought it used for $1030 and it is a gem.
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The 18-55 is a great lens, but the 23mm prime is a magic lens. Since I've acquired the 23mm I hardly use my 18-55. Maybe it's still the honeymoon phase, but I just love the 23. It renders images in a different way than the 18-55, and the speed/DOF of 1.4 really does make a difference.
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I'd say it is indeed the most versatile focal length prime Fuji makes, and if I'm carrying only one lens, this one is usually it. I like wide-angle quite a bit, and so I sometimes take only the 14mm instead. I find the 35mm is too "tight" a focal length for my style, but it really depends on you and what you like to photograph. 23mm on a 1.5x body is a nice length for "environmental portraits" but too wide for traditional head/bust compositions.
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95mm filter size. Do remember that this lens is f/5 up to about 170mm and at 420mm is already f/6.3 so it's not "fast" if you're considering using filters not light-friendly.Cheers.
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It depends on how far away from the court you are and how well lit it is. It needs a lot of light for high speed shots (sunlit day, practically) and, even then, you'll have to sacrifice quality for a higher ISO. If your intent is to only use it for sporting photos, I would suggest a 300mm f/4-5.6 or better.
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Any thoughts for general / home photography? I have a Digital Rebel XSI and recently bought the 70-200 mm F2.8 IS version mainly to photograph school events without the annoying flash, and take closeups of my rapidly-growing kids. I have been going back and forth between the two lenses (24-70 F2.8 vs. 24-105 F4.0 IS) but my instinct is that F2.8 is much better than F 4 even with IS. Any guidance appreciated from a professional.
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hi, I have a question.... I'm not a professional photographer and not want to be, but I would use as a hobby and will go to photography classes.... to take a good photos in the future... soooo... What should I choose... the kit with those lens (18-55mm and 75-300mm ) or only the body with 18-135mm lens ??? and another question... I want to take photos to my brother's surfing. its necessary to buy a 500mm lens??? thanks a lot!
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In my opinion L-series lenses are all significantly better than their non-L counterparts, and for the examples we had, the L-series lens was much better. A 400 mm L-series prime lens would serve a more specialized niche than a zoom, so your intended use would decide.
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This lens is very sharp - one of the best 43 lens you can purchase. Useful for portrait if you have room to backup. Remember it is equivalent to 120 mm in 35 mm. It can be useful for nature photography as a medium telephoto. Not typically useful for landscspe. The 12 to 40mm pro f2.8 lens meets your overall needs best. At 40mm it acts close to a macro. Unless you are working at high magnification you don't need the 60mm macro which I own and love. But the 12 to 40mm pro f2.8 zoom which I also own better meets your mentioned needs. BUY from Amazon used..like new. I did and got lens in box with warranty card. This lens is very sharp - one of the best 43 lens you can purchase. Useful for portrait if you have room to backup. Remember it is equivalent to 120 mm in 35 mm. It can be useful for nature photography as a medium telephoto. Not typically useful for landscspe. The 12 to 40mm pro f2.8 lens meets your overall needs best. At 40mm it acts close to a macro. Unless you are working at high magnification you don't need the 60mm macro which I own and love. But the 12 to 40mm pro f2.8 zoom which I also own better meets your mentioned needs. BUY from Amazon used..like new. I did and got lens in box... » Read More This lens is very sharp - one of the best 43 lens you can purchase. Useful for portrait if you have room to backup. Remember it is equivalent to 120 mm in 35 mm. It can be useful for nature photography as a medium telephoto. Not typically useful for landscspe. The 12 to 40mm pro f2.8 lens meets your overall needs best. At 40mm it acts close to a macro. Unless you are working at high magnification you don't need the 60mm macro which I own and love. But the 12 to 40mm pro f2.8 zoom which I also own better meets your mentioned needs. BUY from Amazon used..like new. I did and got lens in box with warranty card. « Show Less
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No. I would go with the 55-250mm lens. I got the 18-55mm and I wish I could do close-ups with birds, but it just isn't possible!