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Post by kiwi on Feb 7, 2010 7:49:21 GMT 12
I have a Canon 350D and would like to take better ground to air pictures at airshows . Does anyone have any advice on a suitable lens please .
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Post by Peter Lewis on Feb 7, 2010 21:05:17 GMT 12
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Post by kiwi on Feb 8, 2010 21:04:11 GMT 12
I was afraid you were going to say that , that's about 1 1/2 return airfares to the States and I am not sure I can justify that sort of expenditure on a hobby . I wonder if I could get it as duty free on an overseas trip , would it be that much cheaper ?
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 8, 2010 21:40:15 GMT 12
I was afraid you were going to say that , that's about 1 1/2 return airfares to the States and I am not sure I can justify that sort of expenditure on a hobby . I wonder if I could get it as duty free on an overseas trip , would it be that much cheaper ? I use a Nikkor 70-300 VR, I understand that there is a Canon approximate equivalent. I find it adequate but not great for most airshows, those with more skill than I would presumably do better. It is some what lighter etc than the pro lenses, which is more important to me when at re-enactor type events. |
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Post by tbf25o4 on Feb 9, 2010 7:48:02 GMT 12
I currently use a Canon 75-300mm EF lense on my EOS450D that is very good air airshow work.
You could try and purchase one of these through Harvey Normans or similar outlets,
alternately the Canon EF90-300mm F/4.5-5.6 lense would be a good option.
From current prices you should be able to pick up one of these lenses for around NZD $600
Paul
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Post by kiwi on Feb 9, 2010 16:46:23 GMT 12
I already use a Tamron 75-300 and just want more , I had picked the slightly bigger Canon lens as a step up in range and a few steps up in quality but the cost is the big issue . The first reply sort of confirmed my own thinking . I am certainly not a professional , but I do enjoy collecting photographs of aircraft and it seems only natural to get them in their element , airborne .
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Post by kiwi on Feb 9, 2010 16:58:01 GMT 12
Decisions , decisions , I really hate decisions , if I bought the lens it would cost more than twice the value of my car , but then again my bike is worth more than ten times what the car is worth , I am not hugely in debt , got the bach at the beach , maybe the new roof it desperately needs can wait a little longer ! Anyone got a prediction for the weather this winter in the Bay of Plenty ?
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Post by furyfb11 on Feb 9, 2010 19:46:18 GMT 12
Fine as always
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Post by kiwi on Feb 9, 2010 20:18:06 GMT 12
So you reckon the roof will keep for another year ?
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Post by kiwi on Feb 9, 2010 20:20:30 GMT 12
You wouldn't be related to the bloke selling the lens would you ? |
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Post by Kereru on Feb 11, 2010 8:04:18 GMT 12
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