Tag Archives: Telephoto
The New Canon Super Telephoto Lens Case
For as long as I can remember, Canon’s super telephoto lenses came in a rigid lens trunk. These lockable shaped trunks were very protective and were good for storage, stacking and shipping purposes. However, these trunks were expensive, often far … Continue reading
Best telephoto lens 2018: top lenses for Canon and Nikon DSLRs
There’s something seductive about 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. The combination of telephoto zoom range and ‘fast’ aperture makes them ideal for action sports and wildlife shooting, where you need to retain fast shutter speeds even under dull lighting conditions. They’re equally … Continue reading
Check Out These Great Canon Used Telephoto Lens Deals at B&H
B&H’s Used Department has several great deals on popular Canon telephoto lenses in excellent condition. See below for details. Item Condition New Pricew/Rebates Used Price Used Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Lens 9 $ 12,999.00 $ 9,999.95 Used … Continue reading
Best super telephoto zoom lenses 2018: 7 lenses to get closer to the action
Whether you’re shooting birds in the garden or big game in the wild, you’ll need long telephoto reach. There are plenty of exotic prime lenses out there that can cost a small fortune. There’s no question that these monster lenses … Continue reading
Sony fills a big hole in its lens lineup with a 400mm f/2.8 telephoto prime
A big hole in Sony's lens lineup has finally been filled with the arrival of the FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS telephoto prime. A 400mm f/2.8 is the go-to lens for many sports and nature photographers, so its arrival is … Continue reading
The A to Z of Photography: Telephoto
Telephoto lenses have a double-edged reputation for dramatic and spectacular wildlife and sports photography as well as intrusive press coverage in the hands of the paparazzi. For amateur photographers and newcomers, telephotos open up exciting new possibilities, with the potential … Continue reading
Canon takes the wraps off two new 70-200mm telephoto zooms
Canon has taken the wraps off two new 70-200mm telephoto zoom lenses, the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, which replaces Canon’s flagship 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, and a more enthusiast-focused f/4L optic. As you'd expect for a lens designed … Continue reading
Tips for Shooting Landscapes With a Telephoto Lens
Landscape photography is the realm of the wide-angle lens. Right? Isn’t it? I’m sure I read that somewhere. “When photographing the landscape, use a wide0angle lens.” I know I’ve heard that. We probably all have. But it’s just not true. … Continue reading
Wide-Angle Versus Telephoto Lenses for Landscape Photography
When you arrive at a beautiful scene, open your camera bag, and reach in to pick out a lens for landscape photography, which one do you usually choose and why? A mid-range focal length lens, say between 35mm and 70mm, … Continue reading
The best telephoto lenses for Canon DSLRs in India
Telephoto lenses are great at making distant objects fill your frame, but they can be equally useful for capturing closer subjects. With long focal lengths comes a shorter depth of field and creamier background bokeh blur, which is just the … Continue reading
The best telephoto lenses for Canon and Nikon DSLRs in 2017
Telephoto lenses are great at making distant objects fill your frame, but they can be equally useful for capturing closer subjects. With long focal lengths comes a shorter depth of field and creamier background bokeh blur, which is just the … Continue reading
The best super telephoto zoom lenses in 2017
Whether you’re shooting birds in the garden or big game in the wild, you’ll need long telephoto reach. There are plenty of exotic prime lenses out there that can cost a small fortune. There’s no question that these monster lenses … Continue reading