Small Telescope for 5D II?

Valencia Photography · 4th of June 2012 (Mon)

Are there any small, even table top sized telescopes that the 5D II can adapt too. Just looking to get shots of the moon every now and then. Thanks in advance.

Drizzz · 17th of June 2012 (Sun)

A telephoto camera lens is nothing more than a refractor telescope..
Ever think of getting a decent longer lens for your 5D? 70mm is the longest in your collection?

lots of moon examples here, taken with mostly plain lenses, no scopes..

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=803791

most longer camera lenses will give better quality images than the small cheap scopes..

Ray J

A.S.I.G.N. Observatory · 22nd of June 2012 (Fri)

Try a 400mm prime. That will do very nicely.

I got this with a 100-400mm Canon L series lens. http://asignobservatoryii.webs.com/a...toid=142068266

Baz.

VaiFanatic · 2nd of July 2012 (Mon)

I took this with a 55-250mm EF-S lens. Worked great.

Valencia Photography · 6th of July 2012 (Fri)

Um yeah, that is pretty good. Maybe I can pick one of those up cheap.

tonylong · 7th of July 2012 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaiFanatic

I took this with a 55-250mm EF-S lens. Worked great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy_2

Um yeah, that is pretty good. Maybe I can pick one of those up cheap.

Heh! Yes, the EF-S 55-250 is a great lens for the price, but it's not for full fame cameras!

Believe it or not, the EF 100-400 actually gives a lot of "bang for the buck", and you can also use it effectively with crop cameras to give your more "pixels on target".

Of course a good long L prime is pretty unbeatable IQ-wise, it's all in how "deep" your "pockets" are!

Valencia Photography · 7th of July 2012 (Sat)

Duh, forgot about the EF-S. And my pockets aren't deep at all, especially for a lens that would see the least amount of use.

A.S.I.G.N. Observatory · 9th of July 2012 (Mon)

You should be able to pick a skywatcher ED80mm refracting telescope like the gold one pictured here for about $600. Awesome for Lunar.

Baz.

4th of June 2012 (Mon)	#1
Valencia Photography Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,688 IMAGE EDITING OK	Small Telescope for 5D II? Are there any small, even table top sized telescopes that the 5D II can adapt too. Just looking to get shots of the moon every now and then. Thanks in advance. __________________ - 5d MkII - 28mm f/1.8 - 50mm f/1.8 II - 85mm f/1.8 - Tele-Lentar 135mm f/3.5 - Canon S95 -

17th of June 2012 (Sun)	#2
Drizzz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Small Telescope for 5D II? A telephoto camera lens is nothing more than a refractor telescope.. Ever think of getting a decent longer lens for your 5D? 70mm is the longest in your collection? lots of moon examples here, taken with mostly plain lenses, no scopes.. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=803791 most longer camera lenses will give better quality images than the small cheap scopes.. Ray J __________________ Canon 60D, Canon EF 28-135, Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8, Orion StarMax 1540mm F/12.1,

22nd of June 2012 (Fri)	#3
A.S.I.G.N. Observatory Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1,494	Re: Small Telescope for 5D II? Try a 400mm prime. That will do very nicely. I got this with a 100-400mm Canon L series lens. http://asignobservatoryii.webs.com/a...toid=142068266 Baz. __________________ Australian Wildlife Photographer BA Photography ASIGN Observatory II

6th of July 2012 (Fri)	#5
Valencia Photography Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,688 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Small Telescope for 5D II? Um yeah, that is pretty good. Maybe I can pick one of those up cheap. __________________ - 5d MkII - 28mm f/1.8 - 50mm f/1.8 II - 85mm f/1.8 - Tele-Lentar 135mm f/3.5 - Canon S95 -

7th of July 2012 (Sat)	#7
Valencia Photography Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,688 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Small Telescope for 5D II? Duh, forgot about the EF-S. And my pockets aren't deep at all, especially for a lens that would see the least amount of use. __________________ - 5d MkII - 28mm f/1.8 - 50mm f/1.8 II - 85mm f/1.8 - Tele-Lentar 135mm f/3.5 - Canon S95 -

9th of July 2012 (Mon)	#8
A.S.I.G.N. Observatory Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1,494	Re: Small Telescope for 5D II? You should be able to pick a skywatcher ED80mm refracting telescope like the gold one pictured here for about $600. Awesome for Lunar. Baz. __________________ Australian Wildlife Photographer BA Photography ASIGN Observatory II

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Small studio lens for full-length and small groups	sdipirro	Canon EF and EF-S Lenses	8	20th of January 2011 (Thu) 10:24
Small but sturdy, lightweight, small-footprint lightstands	sdipirro	Small Flash and Studio Lighting	4	25th of June 2010 (Fri) 10:55
Versatile small photo pack for camera, small notebook and a bottle of water	Bill Penguinson	Accessories & Storage	1	25th of June 2007 (Mon) 20:07
Portbale small light & background unit - very small budget!	burge	Small Flash and Studio Lighting	0	27th of May 2007 (Sun) 16:39