leighton, You are asking the easy question. Can you justify it? I think we all know how that dog hunts. However, you mention having "never used a long lens" - I just think I should mention that super telephotos (basically 500mm and up) are a different type of photography. I good tripod, and usually a gimbal are needed. If critical resolving is not required, then the reflex lenses are a good light weight solution.
Jim
leighton w wrote:
Ok, I would like a little discussion and opinions on this.
I have been mulling over for a while now whether or not to buy a long lens. I'm talking something in the 400 to 600mm range.
My only question is...will I use it enough to justify the cost. I have never used long lenses in the past and most of my images are under 100mm. I'm not a birder, nor am I into sports or wildlife. I just feel it would be nice at times if I had the option to go long.
For those of you that do own long lenses, do you use them more than a few times a year? How do you justify the cost? Thank you for any help in this.
Nov 20, 2021 at 03:47 PM
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