Tis TM 8 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I must admit I've been trailing through some of these stunning photo's with the up most jealousy! There are some excellent photographers on this site!! I've just bought an olympus lens (40 - 150mm) for my E300 slr - thinking that it would get the subject up close enough.... and it doesn't ... I'm refering to the likes of the pictures of the tit's and the robin in the snow..... What lenses do you use for these pics? And do you use the manual or auto focus?.... I was thinking of getting one of these converter lenses to get a closer zoom, that fit over your normal lens, to try and save a few quid, but are they anygood?.... or should I bite the bullet and get another different lens? As you can probably tell I'm a total novice with an slr and lenses, so any help would REALLY be appreciated.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thurso jack 3 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I must admit I've been trailing through some of these stunning photo's with the up most jealousy! There are some excellent photographers on this site!!I've just bought an olympus lens (40 - 150mm) for my E300 slr - thinking that it would get the subject up close enough.... and it doesn't ... I'm refering to the likes of the pictures of the tit's and the robin in the snow..... What lenses do you use for these pics? And do you use the manual or auto focus?.... I was thinking of getting one of these converter lenses to get a closer zoom, that fit over your normal lens, to try and save a few quid, but are they anygood?.... or should I bite the bullet and get another different lens? As you can probably tell I'm a total novice with an slr and lenses, so any help would REALLY be appreciated.... 75-300mm lens is what i use, its quite good, id say your lens is every bit as important as the camera its attached to if not more so! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I must admit I've been trailing through some of these stunning photo's with the up most jealousy! There are some excellent photographers on this site!!I've just bought an olympus lens (40 - 150mm) for my E300 slr - thinking that it would get the subject up close enough.... and it doesn't ... I'm refering to the likes of the pictures of the tit's and the robin in the snow..... What lenses do you use for these pics? And do you use the manual or auto focus?.... I was thinking of getting one of these converter lenses to get a closer zoom, that fit over your normal lens, to try and save a few quid, but are they anygood?.... or should I bite the bullet and get another different lens? As you can probably tell I'm a total novice with an slr and lenses, so any help would REALLY be appreciated.... 75-300mm lens is what i use, its quite good, id say your lens is every bit as important as the camera its attached to if not more so! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Mmmmm..... I need to swat up on what all the settings do too.... I think i just used the portrait setting..... Its all a bit confusing for a minute. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doxhope 2 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I must admit I've been trailing through some of these stunning photo's with the up most jealousy! There are some excellent photographers on this site!!I've just bought an olympus lens (40 - 150mm) for my E300 slr - thinking that it would get the subject up close enough.... and it doesn't ... I'm refering to the likes of the pictures of the tit's and the robin in the snow..... What lenses do you use for these pics? And do you use the manual or auto focus?.... I was thinking of getting one of these converter lenses to get a closer zoom, that fit over your normal lens, to try and save a few quid, but are they anygood?.... or should I bite the bullet and get another different lens? As you can probably tell I'm a total novice with an slr and lenses, so any help would REALLY be appreciated.... Your camera uses Zuiko lenes, unfortunately there isnt the choice of Nikon and Canon cameras..as its already been mentioned, up to 300mm is ok. Even with the bigger lenses you still have to get close. I use a -400mm lense, Zuiko will not do this sort of size. Maybe Sigma or some other company may do a lense with your fitting. I use auto focus 90% of the time. Ive never tried tele converters, maybe some of the other lads can help you out here, but again, you will be limited to what you can get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kvnmcwebn 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Also dont forget that after 200 or 300mm you have to start using a tripod at most shutter speeds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Your camera uses Zuiko lenes, unfortunately there isnt the choice of Nikon and Canon cameras..as its already been mentioned, up to 300mm is ok. Even with the bigger lenses you still have to get close. I use a -400mm lense, Zuiko will not do this sort of size. Maybe Sigma or some other company may do a lense with your fitting. I use auto focus 90% of the time. Ive never tried tele converters, maybe some of the other lads can help you out here, but again, you will be limited to what you can get. Thanks for that, useful bit of info. I really am going to have to set aside a good hour or so, and go through all the guides too, I guess its best to get out there and get practicing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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