SLR telephoto lense? Hey all, I’ve only recently got into wild life photography and I have bought a 600mm to 800mm telephoto lense. It is manual and I have a DSLR camera. I’m struggling with image stabilisation (I’m a very shakey person) any tips? submitted by /u/Alarming-Board6619

Which is more worthwhile telephoto addition? I shoot Nikon (have a Z7 and my old D610) and for birding my longest focal length lens is a 300mm f4 af-s. I’m of course like everyone else I’m wanting more focal length and am trying to decide between two lenses: the Z 400mm f4.5 and the older f-mount 500mm f5.6 PF. It’s not a difference in IQ between these lenses I’m inquiring about, it’s more…

Telephoto lens suggestions? I’m looking to buy a telephoto lens for my 7D Mark II. My current options are: Tamron 70-300 Di VC USD Tamron 18-270 Piezo Drive Canon 70-300 IS USM Sigma 120-400 OS HSM I’ll shoot photos of birds, planes, etc. I want sharpness and good AF. Also, to any avgeek photographers out there, do you think 400mm is enough for contrail spotting? With my C…

Ultra-cheap telephoto lens? I’m planning on getting a nice Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary lens for Christmas, but until then I can’t really do wildlife photography with my 18-55mm kit lens. What are some good(ish) budget used telephoto lenses that are worth buying to be able to take wildlife photos for a couple of months? The ones I have found are the Canon 55-250mm IS, IS I…

14-140mm telephoto lens or 100-300mm telephoto lens for my Lumix G95? I’m an amateur photographer with very little knowledge about lenses/buying equipment and I’m in need of a new lens. I’m currently working with the 12-60mm lens that came with the camera (G95), and the zoom kind of falls short for me. I find myself wanting to take pictures of more wildlife/animals, and my zoom doesn’t suffice for that. I was also…

Thoughts about prime telephoto lenses? Been looking at rf 800mm but it feels like prime wildlife lenses is not something that you want. I mean prime lenses for portraits , street photography or landscape are ok , you can always adjust your position and the subject, person or building or view will usually wait. Shooting wild animals like birds,foxes if you are too far or too close are…

Which telephoto should I go for? Hello, looking for a telephoto lens for amateur wildlife photography, mostly birds for a Nikon z9 body. I preordered the 180-600mm Z lens that’s coming out but it apparently won’t ship till October. Was curious if I should be patient and wait for it or I should get a different lens: NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR with the FTZ adapter NIKKOR Z 100…

Do I need two telephoto lenses? Today I bought the canon 70-300mm 1.4-5.6 for $65. (I already have the EF adapter on my camera) I’ve been using the EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6. Could I sell the 55-200mm? I also have a 50mm and the 18-55mm kit lens. Thanks! EDIT: I will be shooting concerts mainly! Indoors in low light. Looking to potentially add a 24-70mm to my kit if I sell one of …