Affordable Super-Telephoto lens?

slyone · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

Hi everyone! I'm thinking my next lens needs to be 400. I do have the 70x200 with a 1.4tc but thinking that will be too short for HS soccer......I guess it shall be my "summer lens" only. Of course as always, I do (as most) value IQ immensely. What kind of lens does others use for this type of shooting? TIA!

Mr. Clean · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

at 400mm?
The Sigma 120-300 would be great, and 400mm 5.6, 100-400, 300mm 2.8, really depends on how much you want to spend. If you have a fairly unlimited budget I'd go for the 120-300 or 300mm 2.8 IS.

sonnyc · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

Affordable 400mm? I don't think there's one

How about the 300/f4 IS with 1.4x ?

runninmann · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

The sometimes maligned Sigma 170-500 is less than $800 USD in the US.

crn3371 · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

The most affordable lens to give you 400mm reach would probably be the Tokina 80-400 for about $650.

runninmann · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by crn3371

The most affordable lens to give you 400mm reach would probably be the Tokina 80-400 for about $650.

Good one! The Tamron 200-500, at a couple of hundred more than the Toki, is also well thought of.

angryhampster · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

What does affordable mean?

It's a fairly subjective term.

runninmann · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by angryhampster

What does affordable mean?

It's a fairly subjective term.

True. But the ones mentioned so far are among the most affordable that can reasonably be expected to provide generally acceptable results.

WMS · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

how about a $125.00 or so mirror cat lens? Not terribly fast usually around an f8, manual focus they can be a bit soft especially in close, but for the price...

http://www.adorama.com/SY5008EOS.html

WMS

slyone · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

Thanks for all the great ideas! Affordable= less than a grand, 5,6,700.00 would be better yet.....as far as FL, I just figured the further reach..the better? I do want VG IQ though as well as a descent build. I suppose...as others too, we start with all the possibilities and then just try to eventually "narrow it down" to an acceptable result/product.

MikeI · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

A used 400 f/5.6 L. You can find them for around $900 used. That is next on my list....

Tapeman · 21st of May 2007 (Mon)

Save for the 400 5.6L. Good quality and good value.

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slyone Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate,N.Y. Posts: 626	Affordable Super-Telephoto lens? Hi everyone! I'm thinking my next lens needs to be 400. I do have the 70x200 with a 1.4tc but thinking that will be too short for HS soccer......I guess it shall be my "summer lens" only. Of course as always, I do (as most) value IQ immensely. What kind of lens does others use for this type of shooting? TIA! __________________ 40D, 70-200 f/2.8L, Tamron17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II, EX-580,Canon 1.4tc

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Mr. Clean Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 5,975 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Affordable Super-Telephoto lens? at 400mm? The Sigma 120-300 would be great, and 400mm 5.6, 100-400, 300mm 2.8, really depends on how much you want to spend. If you have a fairly unlimited budget I'd go for the 120-300 or 300mm 2.8 IS. __________________ Mike some shots @ Zenfolio Gear List

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sonnyc Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san jose Posts: 4,785 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Affordable Super-Telephoto lens? Affordable 400mm? I don't think there's one How about the 300/f4 IS with 1.4x ? __________________ Sonny www.sonnycao.com\|Gear List

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runninmann what the heck do I know? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan-U.S.A. Posts: 7,363 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Affordable Super-Telephoto lens? The sometimes maligned Sigma 170-500 is less than $800 USD in the US. __________________ My Gear

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crn3371 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 7,199	Re: Affordable Super-Telephoto lens? The most affordable lens to give you 400mm reach would probably be the Tokina 80-400 for about $650.

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angryhampster "Got a thick monopod?" Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,846	Re: Affordable Super-Telephoto lens? What does affordable mean? It's a fairly subjective term. __________________ Steve Lexa Iowa City Wedding Photography Lights, Cameras, Lenses, Empty pockets.

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WMS "Escargot on the Hoof" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California, the land of the politicaly corrupt and innept Posts: 2,846 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Affordable Super-Telephoto lens? how about a $125.00 or so mirror cat lens? Not terribly fast usually around an f8, manual focus they can be a bit soft especially in close, but for the price... http://www.adorama.com/SY5008EOS.html WMS __________________ I'm just a simple maker of love charms and tokens,who occasionally takes a picture or two. Gear list: more toys than I need, Fewer than I want. Last edited by WMS : 21st of May 2007 (Mon) at 20:26.

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MikeI Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,072	Re: Affordable Super-Telephoto lens? A used 400 f/5.6 L. You can find them for around $900 used. That is next on my list.... __________________ Doubleshot Photography ~~~~~ My Gear ~~~~~ Personal Gallery

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