Bird photography forum

If the money is not bad, it is best to buy 100_400 or 500,600 sets; The cheaper one is 150_600 from the vice factory.

I hit that bird once. But I did shoot less. Tell me your opinion.

Shooting birds is similar to shooting, and it requires more cameras and lenses. Generally, it is necessary to shoot well, and it is best to choose a focal length of more than 400. At the same time, it should be equipped with a better shelf. This set of equipment requires high physical strength.

For lens selection, we can consider the lens of the deputy factory 160-600. For example, the second-hand cost of Longteng 160-600 is about 3000, which is affordable. Sigma Art Series 160-600 has two versions, version C and version S, which are slightly more expensive. If the budget is large, we will fix the focus.

Of course, if you want to shoot some big birds, such as swans and egrets, it is acceptable to use 70-300. At the same time, if the image quality is not considered, use the C camera and use its focal length conversion ratio of 1.5 or 1.6. Connection 70-300 is also equivalent to 1 12-400.

In fact, bird photography lens is not necessarily as long as possible. Some birds, such as Xiao Lin, are especially useful. It's really hard to shoot with 800 beats, and I can't find him. It has been nearly 10 years since bird shooting, which is the last word. It should be more practical to set 400 at 2.8. Close to 400 is enough, but if it is farther away, adding a magnifying glass of 1.4 will not cause much loss in image quality.

If you are shooting birds, it depends on the shooting environment. If you are in a zoo or a relatively fixed position, a focal length of 200 is enough. This focal length can barely be used to shoot birds, but it will be difficult if it is farther away.

100-400 lens

If it is outdoor advice or choose a focal length above 400, Canon has 100-400F4.5-5.6L USM, and the imaging quality of this lens is good. The professional lens with large zoom is the original red circle lens with high cost performance. It is not difficult to see that the overall parameters are developed for long-range shooting, and the price is above 1 10,000 yuan. It's a good choice to shoot birds and planes.

The overall weight is about 1640g, which is very light for lenses over 400 mm The lens of this lens is added with oil-proof coating technology, which makes it easier to clean even if it is accidentally touched outside. If you consider the original telephoto, this is the most cost-effective.

Similar competing products include Longteng and Shima, both of which have their own 100-400 lenses. Shima and Longteng are very cost-effective. Because of limited funds, these models can be considered. Although the price is lower, the picture quality is not so weak.

Longer focal length

In fact, a lens with a focal length of 400 times is an introductory lens for bird shooting. After all, sometimes the farther away the wild animals are, the easier it is to get wonderful pictures. Then you can also look at Yima's 150-600F5-6.3 lens. C version is more cost-effective, S version is more professional, heavier and more expensive, and the caliber is larger. It depends on the demand. If you really need such a long lens, you really don't care so much. In fact, the S version is the best choice.

Seven or three hundred for fun, and five or six hundred for serious production.

It's best to do it in one step, take fewer detours and count less 150-600 deputy factory lenses. Pre-calculated Canon 600 fixed lens. Don't even think about buying a head and an extender. This is a waste of life and money. Because the quality of the photos taken is low.

Canon full-frame machine, how long does it take to shoot birds? Do you recommend a lens?

In fact, it depends on your use of the work and the purpose of shooting. If it's just a photography hobby, you can consider the affordable Sigma 150-600mm and f5-6.3 C telephoto lenses, which are light in weight and have no problem with hand-held shooting. The mirror body has two anti-shake functions, and the texture and clarity are also ideal. Of course, for me, except for the master and those who are not short of money. Here are some photos taken with this mirror and Nikon d8 10 for your reference.

This configuration has a good burden on image quality and shooting weight. I occasionally shoot birds with a magnifying glass of Dabaijia 1.4, and the auxiliary machine is Canon 90D. The focal length is completely sufficient.

Of course, if you are a professional birdman and are not short of money, buying a large-caliber telephoto Canon lens is the best choice.

100-400 above the lens

"Shooting birds" needs a higher focal length, preferably a lens with a size of over 500 600, which is expensive and heavy, and the average photographer may not be able to afford it. I suggest buying a 70/200 lens and paying a little attention when going out. It is also a pleasure to take a close-up shot of big birds and slow birds. Share some "bird photos" I took at 70/200.