Aviation Photography-What lenses?
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ANOTHER question from me! haha
I'm incredibly tempted to save up for an entry level DSLR so I can spend most Saturdays or Sundays at LHR going trigger happy at Myrtle avenue taking photos of aircraft big and small
Photography is something I definitely need to read up on, without a doubt but if I were to buy an entry level DSLR, what lenses would I need for going to say Heathrow and spotting from Myrtle avenue?
I'm only interested in lenses that are cheap and cheerful, not an official lens designed for professional photographers, as I have no interest in selling the photos that I would take.
I'm incredibly tempted to save up for an entry level DSLR so I can spend most Saturdays or Sundays at LHR going trigger happy at Myrtle avenue taking photos of aircraft big and small
Photography is something I definitely need to read up on, without a doubt but if I were to buy an entry level DSLR, what lenses would I need for going to say Heathrow and spotting from Myrtle avenue?
I'm only interested in lenses that are cheap and cheerful, not an official lens designed for professional photographers, as I have no interest in selling the photos that I would take.
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aviation photography-what lens
I use a sigma zoom lens 70-300 which gives good results on a Pentax kx both reasonably priced
hope that helps
jetstar.8
hope that helps
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Yes, you'll need a telephoto lens from Myrtle Avenue, or the nearby cemetary which is much quieter. From the last mentioned place I use 28-105mm for heavy jets and 100-300mm for smaller aircraft landing on 27L.
A good entry level DSLR is the Pentax KX, I bought one with the two kit lenses, 18-55 and 55-300. The 55-300 is particularly good and I use it for everything ranging from fast moving heavy metal right up to the Orion nebula!
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I use a Canon EF 70/200 f/4 USM + Canon Extender 1.4 or Sigma 120/400 , on a Canon 40D.
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Jetstar..
Would you be able to pm me with a link to the exact lens spec you have?
I've got a KX with the standard kit, but would like to purchase a decent and inexpensive zoom kit to try my hand at a bit of aviation photography.
As I am a newbie snapper, I am overwhelmed with the choices ...
Many thanks,
AGOW
Would you be able to pm me with a link to the exact lens spec you have?
I've got a KX with the standard kit, but would like to purchase a decent and inexpensive zoom kit to try my hand at a bit of aviation photography.
As I am a newbie snapper, I am overwhelmed with the choices ...
Many thanks,
AGOW
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I have a Nikon D90, with a variety of lenses. Great piece of kit. 
But for "general" use I have a Fujifilm HS10 [10Mp. and a 24-700mm zoom] great camera, the Fuji HS20 is now available (16Mp). Downside is that you have a slight "shutter lag", just like a standard digital. Worth a look, tho'
But for "general" use I have a Fujifilm HS10 [10Mp. and a 24-700mm zoom] great camera, the Fuji HS20 is now available (16Mp). Downside is that you have a slight "shutter lag", just like a standard digital. Worth a look, tho'
