Hi All,
I need some advice. I will be heading to Papua New Guinea in September on a photography expedition with Wanderlust Travel Magazine and PNG Tourism UK. This is a competition prize from the Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year 2012 (http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/magazin...r-up-olympic-tower-bridge-london-england/1822). We will be going into the rainforest and, hopefully, seeing some birds of paradise.
I haven't ever done any wildlife photography and don't currently have a lens to suit it - my lenses consist of Canon 15-85mm, 10-20mm, and 50mm, on a 7D. These lenses will be ideal for the landscapes and general travel photos but I need something to cover the longer range.
Now I would like to get a telephoto zoom lens prior to going, ideally within the next week or two so I can have some practice. I have considered renting, however this would be expensive and a risk going somewhere tropical etc.
So, with a preferable budget of around £200, what would you all suggest?
I have read decent reviews of the Canon EF-S 55-250mm, currently around £150.
Do you think it would be worth pushing the budget a bit? I know cheaper lens are generally cheap for a reason, however I can't stretch the budget too far.
Any suggestions and advice are welcome! I imagine I would resell the lens upon returning.
Thanks,
Steve
I need some advice. I will be heading to Papua New Guinea in September on a photography expedition with Wanderlust Travel Magazine and PNG Tourism UK. This is a competition prize from the Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year 2012 (http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/magazin...r-up-olympic-tower-bridge-london-england/1822). We will be going into the rainforest and, hopefully, seeing some birds of paradise.
I haven't ever done any wildlife photography and don't currently have a lens to suit it - my lenses consist of Canon 15-85mm, 10-20mm, and 50mm, on a 7D. These lenses will be ideal for the landscapes and general travel photos but I need something to cover the longer range.
Now I would like to get a telephoto zoom lens prior to going, ideally within the next week or two so I can have some practice. I have considered renting, however this would be expensive and a risk going somewhere tropical etc.
So, with a preferable budget of around £200, what would you all suggest?
I have read decent reviews of the Canon EF-S 55-250mm, currently around £150.
Do you think it would be worth pushing the budget a bit? I know cheaper lens are generally cheap for a reason, however I can't stretch the budget too far.
Any suggestions and advice are welcome! I imagine I would resell the lens upon returning.
Thanks,
Steve