a lens for Wild life in a bit tight budget

[Fast Glass]

Yes I do, the FD or New FD 500mm f/4.5 L. It has flourite glass like the EF 500mm f/4.5 L. I have heard that it

[bob williams]

Like you, I started this passion for wildlife and I have been using the 100-400L for almost 3 years and love it, But since I am set at 400mm 99.9 of the time ---in hindsite, I would go with the 400L 5.6 prime, as FastGlass said. It has better IQ, is smaller and it has a really cool sliding shade. If there is any doubt, look at some of the bird shots that Nate took with his 400L. Good luck


Bob

[Colin500]

Thanks, John, seeing your Minolta I wouldn

[scalesusa]

I've tried many telephoto lenses, 400mm 5/5.6L, 600mm f/4L, 70-300mm IS, Tamron 200-500mm, Sigma 400mm, etc. The 600mm L was the best, of course, but I could not take it with me for a quick shot, it became a big expedition with the heavy tripod and Wimberly Head, etc. For wildlife, none of them were as long as I'd like.


I finally decided on a compromise, the 100-400mmL. Its easy to carry along, its quite compact when telescoped to 100mm, the IS works well, and at 400mm the images are sharp, even with a 1.4X TC. For small birds, its ability to focus closely is valuable.


100-400mml and female redwing blackbird


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