Options > 200mm for Canon 20d

[h00kemh0rns]

It's that time again ladies and gentlemen (I use that term loosely around here) :lol:

I need some good choices to make for lens beyond 200mm. Since we are talking about alot of coin for the good Canon ones...then I'm up for suggestions that will appeal to my frugalness...

So list on por favor 8)

[Jake]

I dont know were to get one at, but the Canon 1200mm f/5.6 L is a little beyond 200mm. :D Or the 100-400mm IS might be a little cheaper.

[Abel]

or the Canon 300 f4L IS

[JamesB]

the sigma 50-500 is pretty good and under $1k

James

[bburton]

Originally Posted by JamesB

the sigma 50-500 is pretty good and under $1k. James

The "Bigma" (Sigma 50-500) is also on my "hit" list or possibly the Canon 400mm f5.6L. I check the Fred Miranda product reviews whenever I'm considering a lens:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/

Good Luck in your quest. :)

[h00kemh0rns]

Originally Posted by thejakestir

I dont know were to get one at, but the Canon 1200mm f/5.6 L is a little beyond 200mm. :D

Now that's funny...when do you go on tour? :lol:

[h00kemh0rns]

Let me limit my search a bit...I want something beyond 300mm close to $1000 or less.

[rphoto]

I would second the bigma if your looking for a zoom. I have it and I have been very happy with it.

[zeroendless]

my guess is you'll be end up with 100-400 IS, you already know you want. But If you planning to get 70-200 2.8 as well, you should consider 400mm 5.6 L prime as you get covered most of the distances with 1.4x on 70-200.

Prime power!!

[bburton]

Originally Posted by thejakestir

I dont know where to get one at, but the Canon 1200mm f/5.6 L is a little beyond 200mm. :D Or the 100-400mm IS might be a little cheaper.

Here's a pic of the big lens Jake is talking about. It comes with its own wheelbarrow to haul it around. :lol:

[zeroendless]

probably about 12 in the world...last time i read and it costs more than 2 M3 or a darn condo.. hee hee

[Jim Victory]

Originally Posted by bburton

Here's a pic of the big lens Jake is talking about. It comes with its own wheelbarrow to haul it around. :lol:

I happen to have one of those in my collection. I put extension tubes on it and use it for macro work. :D

[thebeginning]

^is he serious? :shock:


i would recommend these:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...=37&page=1
or
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...=37&page=1
or
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...t=2&page=1

[h00kemh0rns]

I think I'm going to narrow my scope a bit more after some consideration. If, for whatever reason, I decide to sell my stuff I think Canon will hold it's value more. With that said I'm going to stick to Canon Lenses.

So now I'm looking at the following:

300mm f/4.0L IS 1150 (BH)
400mm f/5.6L USM 1100 (BH)
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM 1400(BH); 1440 (Dell)

Now keep in mind the last lens I can get for 10% off...not to mention any coupons that would come out (typically 20-25% off) from Dell.

So, based on this which would be best bang for my buck?

[saroy]

Well, I don't have any of 'em and haven't had the pleasure of using any of 'em so I can't speak for the quality of each, but...

I know you're planning on (or may already have) the 70-200 f/2.8 IS. If I were in your situation I would lean towards getting either the 300 f/4 or the 400 f/5.6, and then with the difference from the 100-400 get a 1.4x teleconverter. The teleconverter will get you to 280mm on the 70-200 while losing one stop. The IS on the 100-400 will buy you 1-2 stops, but the 300 or 400 would both be good primes that are comparably fast to the 100-400.

But that's just what I'd do. :)