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t_chelle16
07-22-2005, 1:52 AM
I've been kind of mentally shopping for camera goodies (alas, I'm broke and can't get anything right now :( ).

But after going on vacation, a telephoto lens has jumped up on my list of things I really want to get for my camera (it's right up there with a macro lens now).

So what are some good ones? One of the main things I want to be able to do is take decent/clear photos of wildlife without having to get really close. I'd like to be able to fill the frame better w/o having to crop most of the image out.

For example, this seagull was maybe 15 feet from me and this is the best I could do with my 18-70mm (kit lens).
http://chelle.mine.nu/hostingpics/seagull01.jpg

And there's not a whole lot you can do to make it a good photo.
http://chelle.mine.nu/hostingpics/seagull02.jpg

Same with the bison.
http://chelle.mine.nu/hostingpics/bison01.jpg
http://chelle.mine.nu/hostingpics/bison02.jpg

-Chelle

phishphorphun
07-22-2005, 2:02 AM
Nice shots. There is a thread running now discussing long lenses. You may want to jump in here (http://aquatic-photography.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4137).

hir0
07-22-2005, 4:35 AM
300mmf4 +1.4x TC is a good combo.