BIRD LENS

[CYRILLO]

Hey Guys! im new in photography and making this as a hobby. I'd like to take pictures of birds but i dont know what lens to used. I have a Canon 70-300mm IS lens, is this enough in taking bird photos? thanks!!!

[RonnF]

Hi Cyrillo,
Welcome to the forum. Your lens should be fine. But the best way to find out is to take some shots and post them to the forum. Include your EXIF with the image and the forum members will be very helpful (and kind) in helping you improve your skills. Bird photography is very addictive and you couldn't have come to a better place to share your hobby. I'm looking forward to your first post.

Ron

[cfcRebel]

Hi Cyrillo,

Welcome to the forum!:D

Ditto what Ron said. The 70-300 IS is a good starter. Go out and shoot to find out what needs to improve or what contributes to your success, and share them here. THis is a great forum to learn from each other.;)

[T.D.]

Here are a couple of threads with bird shots taken with that very lens.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=162086
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=162084

It won't get everything you want, but it's a great place to start. It's great for hiking/walking through the woods when the birds aren't too far away. You don't have to worry about a tripod with this one.

Good luck and loooking forward to seeing your pictures!