Advice please, are these any good?

yes they're really good, you can use them as a hammer or a door stop or 3 makes a good set of legs for a table
 
wack61 said:
yes they're really good, you can use them as a hammer or a door stop or 3 makes a good set of legs for a table
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:lol::clap::lol:

The old adage that:-

you only get what you pay for springs to mind.

I would steer clear of this type of lens unless you live in a very sunny spot.

Were you wanting that sort of reach for a specific purpose? Or was it more that the lens looked like a bargain at that price :D
 
Or was it more that the lens looked like a bargain at that price
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Its more a question of me being at the bottom of a very steep and high learning curve, and being on a wife enforced budget. Looking around at stuff on offer and checking with those that know as to whether its a bargain or a bucket.

I have been admiring the shots of the aircraft in the transport section, and would love to have a go, and Im realistic enough to know that Im not going to get that sort of shot with my 70-300 IS, and wise enough to realise that mention L lenses to the missus will only cause her to rain on my parade. :shake:

In this case, Ill put the "bargain" down firmly as bucket.
 
there is no such thing as a cheap long zoom. the larger the glass (front element) the more expensive they are. avoid that sort of scrap in all cases, if you really want to play with one for a trip rent a decent one for 2-3 weeks for £100
 
On the subject of the aircraft shots, whats the minimum sort of kit for a half decent result?
 
Its more a question of me being at the bottom of a very steep and high learning curve, and being on a wife enforced budget.
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I know the feeling :lol: Sorry if my post came across the wrong way, it was meant lightheartedly hence the smiley :)
 
you could just buy a "cheap" 700mm telescope and then a T-Mount and you would get pretty much the same results.
I did and can get really close to the moon for some very good lunar shots.
 
I know the feeling Sorry if my post came across the wrong way, it was meant lightheartedly hence the smiley
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Not at all, totally understood and appreciate the response and never apologise for saving me money :clap:
 
you want fast auto focus, and possibly large aperture (they will cost a load more money) such as sigma 70-200 f2.8 or the equivalent to nikons 70-300 VR
 
You can make one of those lenses on blue peter for next to nothing, all you need are the inserts from 4 toilet rolls and some cling film.
 
You can make one of those lenses on blue peter for next to nothing, all you need the are the inserts from 4 toilet rolls and some cling film.
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Are you selling yours?
 
Subaru_WRC said:
You can make one of those lenses on blue peter for next to nothing, all you need the are the inserts from 4 toilet rolls and some cling film.
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iant said:
Are you selling yours?
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I'd advise against buying it, they're notoriously soft because dust gets behind the cling film and causes refraction.

(Sorry Subara_WRC...shouldn't have messed a potential sale up for you)

Bob
 
iant said:
Are you selling yours?
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I`m sorry, i really wish i could. Jessops have already accepted my lens in part exchange against a Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM.

Jessops got a good deal, i only got £180 cash as well as times are hard for everyone at the min. I did point out to Jessops that my lens was a refurb as the cling film had been replaced and one section of toilet roll tube, i suppose its a good deal really in hindsight given the circumstances.
 
ROFLMAO, gives a whole new meaning to lens cleaning tissues.
 
iant said:
Its more a question of me being at the bottom of a very steep and high learning curve, and being on a wife enforced budget. Looking around at stuff on offer and checking with those that know as to whether its a bargain or a bucket.

I have been admiring the shots of the aircraft in the transport section, and would love to have a go, and Im realistic enough to know that Im not going to get that sort of shot with my 70-300 IS, and wise enough to realise that mention L lenses to the missus will only cause her to rain on my parade. :shake:

In this case, Ill put the "bargain" down firmly as bucket.
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The 70-300 IS you have is a quality lens ,get yourself in the right position and there's absolutely no reason for you not to get the end result :thumbs:
 
mxfun said:
The 70-300 IS you have is a quality lens ,get yourself in the right position and there's absolutely no reason for you not to get the end result :thumbs:
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If he already has a 70-300 IS lens then something like a Kenko 1.4 converter would be a great addition to his lens and from what ive read it gives a great range and great results.
 
Hi iant, I used the 70-300 EF (4-5.6) lens for photographing aircraft which costs about £80 second hand, and there often coming up for sale (as is mine as I decided to upgrade a bit). Results arent too shabby for a relative newbie to dslr's. Most of the guys ive met who photograph aircraft have a max zoom of 400, but often dont use anywhere near that as it can get you too close! though i guess it depends on your location - for example the 2nd shot of the typhoon is at about 110mm, and a nice feller called Neil who frequents these parts taught me how too preset it for this shot, as I too was just whacking it up to max zoom (like the newb I am). You dont need 500mm mate (IMO). Hope that helps.

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