Agree I just bought 70-200 for sigma E mount, and you wont have the closest results as an 600 mm objective, event cropping wich gives you 310mm , but it is worth for landscapes and portrait photography, I think this objective is a must in your arsenal though, maybe in the future I would buy a 600 mm
@richardpcrowe5 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you mentioned. The 70-200 f/4 lens (I own two of them: Canon f/4L IS and Sony G OSS) is just "barely" satisfactory for wildlife. However, it is a super multi purpose lens. I do all of my dog portraits with that focal length but I don't use it for people portraits as much as I once did. People portraits are now the job of my 85mm f/1.8 (I also own two of these: Canon and Sony versions)...
@TheWorldofPierre5 жыл бұрын
Yeah the 70-200mm is great for portraits and also landscape photography :)
@Arno_H3 жыл бұрын
The rule for shooting 1/focal lenght is total bullshit, about 90% of my shots are taken with my 500mm f5.6 prime on a d500 with grip (750mm) and and I shoot mostly around 1/100-1/400s or sometimes down to 1/30s in extremely low light. And that is without my tripod
@arjunbhattacharya36233 жыл бұрын
Good honest video. Helped me to make a decision!
@coopergrace85485 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honest review! I'll have to keep on saving
@TheWorldofPierre5 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help mate :)
@ossi7503 жыл бұрын
You can use teleconverter with 70 200.. And get better pics for nature.. But not in low light situations
@forsterl.stewart4142 жыл бұрын
It's okay for the casual photographer when photographing larger wildlife when combined with a crop body and or Tele converter. But 300mm - 400mm for any serious wildlife photography. And 500mm or beyond for small game or birds.
@nicaheat4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you I am getting the refurbished IS version of this lens.
@MALLUMARINERVLOGS4 жыл бұрын
nice thought.
@prasad97836 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honest review ♥
@TheWorldofPierre6 жыл бұрын
Prasad Balachandran I am glad you enjoyed it :) don't forget to subscribe
@Fatboy532 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I got the gen 1 70-200 2.8 IS (I use 5D M2). I tried shooting thrushes from about 35 feet away. Brown birds in brown bushes, low contrast (not good) in daylight. I think the lens is just too short, like u say. I have the f4 non-IS, same thing, too short. I thought the 2.8 IS might improve? No. Thanks for the video I thought there was something wrong with the 2.8.
@Bushcraft2423 жыл бұрын
Always use this lens
@umakanthbalguri22754 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. Liked it
@TheWorldofPierre3 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate :)
@Jimmyageek3 жыл бұрын
So in MFT its 35-100mm is Good for Safari!
@TheWorldofPierre3 жыл бұрын
Hello mate, in MFT it is 140mm to 400mm. It is not bad indeed for wild life, especially if your camera has IBIS.
@ajazahmed36943 жыл бұрын
It’s a fantastic lens I bought one last month
@ajazahmed36943 жыл бұрын
Superb images which camera u using
@TheWorldofPierre3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the comment. I was using the Canon 80D. I miss this camera.
@ajazahmed36943 жыл бұрын
The World of Pierre Nice ,I have canon 5d mark2
@chilley17035 жыл бұрын
I like this lens. bought the IS version. I like the weight and quality it delivers. I had a Sigma 150-500mm some years ago, but that was heavy and took all the spave in my bag. Im gonna buy a camo tent to se ut near lakes for wildlife/bird photo.
@TheWorldofPierre5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment. I should have bought the IS version as well. Camo tent sounds like fun.
@Sinegav6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this awesome review, I am sort of in the same shoes as you were. I would like to use this for landscape, cityskapes and birds. Sadly the IS version is so expensive :c and used I could pick this one up for around 300 euros, which is not bad imo. Still thought, wonder if the quirks are too much.
@TheWorldofPierre6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment mate. Yeah the IS is very expensive and harder to find second hand. The non IS is still a great lens and if you use it on a full frame you should get less noise
@dickie833 жыл бұрын
Have you considered picking up the Canon 2x Teleconverter?
@TheWorldofPierre3 жыл бұрын
Hi, it would have made things worse in low light. And it is not cheap. But it is a good alternative for some.
@BrianHallmond4 жыл бұрын
I got a canon 70-200mm today! but it's not IS.. :( It's an f.28 though. :) So hopefully that's enough.
@TheWorldofPierre4 жыл бұрын
hello mate, yes 2.8 will work!!! Lucky you, it is a great lens
@TheThinFrame3 жыл бұрын
great review, do you think 70-300 could be enough? or is it still the same problem? i am considering buying a cheap 70-300
@TheWorldofPierre3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, an extra 100 will definitely help. If you can get a lens with IS that would be even better.
@cccycling58353 жыл бұрын
I use the Nikon AF-P 70-300 (fantastic for the price) and it’s barely enough. For raptors and smaller birds I wish I had more mm. 300mm FX is plenty for birds in their environment and song birds however. I’ve even caught rare warblers at 300mm in the dense redwood canopy. Personally I want 400mm-600mm. That would be plenty. (300mm with Teleconverter with APS-C body)
@ishanagarwalphotography2 жыл бұрын
Please reply i have a 70-300 1:4-5.6 and 70-200 2.8 which one is good for bird photography
@scaup39175 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video. Did you use a full frame or crop sensor? Would a 200mm lens work better for wildlife on an APS-C camera? For canon (1.6x) that would effectively give you 320mm. Would the 200mm f/2.8L be a better choice?
@TheWorldofPierre5 жыл бұрын
Hello mate, thank you for the comment. I used an APS-C camera, the Canon 80D. I found out that 320mm (equivalent) is not enough ;)
@beckybokeh4 жыл бұрын
Would this lens work well with a Canon C100 Mark i for wildlife and landscape filmmaking and photography? Great video btw
@cole.noblett81755 жыл бұрын
Do you think this will be good for flower shots or animal footprints?
@TheWorldofPierre5 жыл бұрын
Yes it will work for flowers, they do not move as quickly as birds, you will be able to lower the shutter speed on a tripod ;)
@margauxgrollier60843 жыл бұрын
Hi there, just ended up on your video and I was wondering if f/4 was ok for you or if f/2.8 would have been more suitable ? I'm about to purchase a new lens and I'm hesitating between the 70-200 f2.8 and the 100-400 f4.5 and I can't figure out if it really is an issue for wildlife photography or not
@TheWorldofPierre3 жыл бұрын
Hello mate, I would get the f/2.8 you still get a lot more light. If you ever need some extra range you can then buy a teleconverter.
@bodinian7 ай бұрын
You'll have an easier time with the lens that goes up to 400mm. I use a 70-200mm f/2.8 for city wildlife that I post on social media, but I have to crop so much that it wouldn't be suitable for larger formats.
@AndrewEddie6 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts about using something like the Nikon P900 (or similar, Panasonic FZ80, Nikon B700, etc) as a hiking camera?
@TheWorldofPierre5 жыл бұрын
Hello mate, sorry for the late reply, I have been busy lately. I just had a look and the cameras you mentioned in your comment, I had never seen this category with fixed lenses! With 20-1200 I guess it will be perfect for hiking and take pictures of the retina of the birds you come across :D
@50Acres5 жыл бұрын
That was helpful. It's too bad because the 70-200 is practical for so many things...
@TheWorldofPierre5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment, glad I could help someone :)
@omarsaletovicprins96325 жыл бұрын
Consider a 300mm f4. (Nikon has a good PF version)
@TheWorldofPierre5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment. I just moved to Sony. Sony lenses are soooo expensive!!!!
@Stefan1968ful5 жыл бұрын
Wildlife and especially birding is with a 600mm f/4 lens at its best. A 70-200mm 2.8 I am using on an APS-C in case of closeup shots.
@BrianHallmond4 жыл бұрын
I just got a 70-200mm 2.8 for the intention of wildlife photography. Gonna take it out later today.
@milanpintar5 жыл бұрын
F4 is too slow
@TheWorldofPierre5 жыл бұрын
It is but I cannot afford the 2.8, way too expensive.
@waltertrejo95124 жыл бұрын
@0.24 second of your video, it says 70-20mm instead of 70-200mm lol
@TheWorldofPierre4 жыл бұрын
Oops ;)
@Dan.gibson.photographer6 жыл бұрын
J’avais un 70 200 f4 pendant très longtemps et je devais faire avec et maintenant que j’ai accès à 600mm je ressens le plus grand soulagement 🤣🤣🤣
@TheWorldofPierre6 жыл бұрын
dan.gibson.photographer Insta merci pour le commentaire. Ça doit te faire un bon changement de shooter avec une 600m, surtout sur un APS-C! Peut être qu'un jour je me prendrais cet objectif. (Jesus I cannot speak French anymore!)
@SheikhAhmadShah6 жыл бұрын
Hmm... :( Thanks for your video though...
@TheWorldofPierre6 жыл бұрын
Sheikh Ahmad Shah Thanks for the comment! (The only one). I am glad you liked the video. I have a new video about photography coming up on Thursday.