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Canon eos 400d lens question

  • 09-02-2017 2:36pm
    #1
    daveob007
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    I have just bought my first dslr eos 400d with 18-55mm lens, I want to get a lens that gives me better zoom but not sure what to get, I want it for wildlife and to be able to zoom in on a shot when I m unable to get close.
    Also want something not too expensive.
    Can anyone advise me what to get please and thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Paulw
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    Canon 100-400mm? Try finding one 2nd hand. I've seen one or two for sale on Facebook Irish buy and sell group.


  • #3
    vandriver
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    What's your budget?


  • #4
    OSiriS
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    If the budget is low, a second hand 70-300 might be the best bet. There appears to be a good few on Adverts. Just do a little research, because the quality can vary depending on the model. The Sigma 150-600 has great reach, but at around €1000, I suspect it is a little more than you'd want to spend


  • #5
    daveob007
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    vandriver wrote: »
    What's your budget?
    Around 150 is.


  • #6
    Paulw
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    daveob007 wrote: »
    Around 150 is.

    That's not much of a budget for a long lens for wildlife. :eek:

    Any half decent lens is going to be around 500+. Any good lens is going to be 1000+.

    Maybe you need to save more or adjust your expectations.


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  • #7
    vandriver
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    Paulw wrote: »
    That's not much of a budget for a long lens for wildlife. :eek:

    Any half decent lens is going to be around 500+. Any good lens is going to be 1000+.

    Maybe you need to save more or adjust your expectations.
    I've answered a similar thread to this one before.I have a second hand canon 70-300 which,with a bit of patience ,can take quite good pictures(imho)


  • #8
    Kamili
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    +1 on the 70 - 300, very good lens.

    If you're not willing to spend more, maybe look at the 75-300 but be warned it is a far far insuperior lens, by a long shot. It might get you started, however you will be looking to change it fairly quickly though. It gets very poor reviews.


  • #9
    daveob007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭daveob007


    Thanks for all the great advice , like the one on Amazon but unfortunately seller doesn't ship to Ireland. Might get a family member living in the UK to get it and forward it on.


  • #10
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,135 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    daveob007 wrote: »
    Thanks for all the great advice , like the one on Amazon but unfortunately seller doesn't ship to Ireland. Might get a family member living in the UK to get it and forward it on.

    You could use parcel motel, parcel wizard etc


  • #11
    Silversun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭Silversun


    For that budget have a look at the 75-300. Obviously not going to be anywhere as good as a lens for €1000 but you can get some good shots.
    I use that lens on a 400d sometimes and am happy with it.
    Can't go wrong for the price range and you can pick them up second hand for about 60/70 euro.


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