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Need inputs/suggestions related to Telephoto Zoom lens for 60D

Started Jan 8, 2013 | Questions
SrinathPreddy
SrinathPreddy Regular Member • Posts: 374
Need inputs/suggestions related to Telephoto Zoom lens for 60D

Hello All,

I currently have the following setup : Canon 60D + EFS 15-85 Lens.

Now, I'm looking for a Telephoto Zoom Lens to complement this existing setup.

Main purpose of this lens : Landscape, Wildlife, Sports photography

I did review EF 70-200 f2.8. This is perfect, but out of my budget.

What is your input on EF 70-200 f4 and EF 70-300 F4-5.6 L?

Any deals currently on these lenses....

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Cheers!!!
Srinath.

 SrinathPreddy's gear list:SrinathPreddy's gear list
Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon Extender EF 1.4x III Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS II USM +7 more
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Buchanan Senior Member • Posts: 1,124
Re: Need inputs/suggestions related to Telephoto Zoom lens for 60D

SrinathPreddy wrote:

Hello All,

I currently have the following setup : Canon 60D + EFS 15-85 Lens.

Now, I'm looking for a Telephoto Zoom Lens to complement this existing setup.

Main purpose of this lens : Landscape, Wildlife, Sports photography

I did review EF 70-200 f2.8. This is perfect, but out of my budget.

What is your input on EF 70-200 f4 and EF 70-300 F4-5.6 L?

Any deals currently on these lenses....

I've got the EF70-200L in both the f/4 IS and 2.8II versions plus the EF100-400.  Never tried the 70-300L but those that have it seem to love it.  It would help to know what sports you will shoot, as with a 60D neither of your 2 choices are good for indoor sports (at least at the high school level; college gyms are better lit and the f/4 might work).

For Wildlife and outdoor daytime field sports the longer focal lengths are better (although I found the 70-200 f/4IS perfect for softball).  So for your listed uses and assuming it is outdoor sports I would likely lean to the 70-300L even though I love my 70-200 f/4 and its constant aperture.  Maybe someone else has experience of the 70-200L f/4 with a 1.4X teleconverter versus the 70-300L.

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Canon PowerShot S95 Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 70D +15 more
SrinathPreddy
OP SrinathPreddy Regular Member • Posts: 374
Re: Need inputs/suggestions related to Telephoto Zoom lens for 60D

Thanks Buchanan for your inputs.

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Cheers!!!
Srinath.

 SrinathPreddy's gear list:SrinathPreddy's gear list
Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon Extender EF 1.4x III Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS II USM +7 more
Peter too Contributing Member • Posts: 909
Re: Need inputs/suggestions related to Telephoto Zoom lens for 60D

I have used the 70-200 F4 IS for tennis both indoors and outdoors with a 30D and a 7D. It seems an ideal lens for outdoor photography but can be close to the limit in poorly lit gyms. For other sports you may need a bit more reach although I found it also works well with a 1.4X multiplier.

SrinathPreddy
OP SrinathPreddy Regular Member • Posts: 374
Re: Need inputs/suggestions related to Telephoto Zoom lens for 60D

Thanks for your input Peter...

I shall review this as well.......

Any other options you suggest....

Note : My budget is around 1500$

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Cheers!!!
Srinath.

 SrinathPreddy's gear list:SrinathPreddy's gear list
Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon Extender EF 1.4x III Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS II USM +7 more
MAC Forum Pro • Posts: 18,502
Re: Need inputs/suggestions related to Telephoto Zoom lens for 60D

SrinathPreddy wrote:

Hello All,

I currently have the following setup : Canon 60D + EFS 15-85 Lens.

Now, I'm looking for a Telephoto Zoom Lens to complement this existing setup.

Main purpose of this lens : Landscape, Wildlife, Sports photography

I did review EF 70-200 f2.8. This is perfect, but out of my budget.

What is your input on EF 70-200 f4 and EF 70-300 F4-5.6 L?

Any deals currently on these lenses....

seems like the 70-300 L would be the perfect combo with your 15-85

Cheers!!!
Srinath.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Canon EOS RP Canon EOS M6 II Canon EOS R8 Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM +7 more
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