Autumn leaves
This is a little test I shot today with my newest lens, a Samyang 800mm f:8 catadiopric telephoto - i.e. a mirror lens. I only paid 209 euros (approximately $280) for it, and an additional $8 for the T-mount/EOS adapter.
(Note: Viewable in full HD on YouTube, click icon lower right.)
Looks like they work pretty well with video. I played around with a 500mm on my Nikon, but wasn't impressed with the photographical quality, so I returned it. The main problem was the fixed f/8 - needs a whole mother load of light.
"It is dark the other side. Very dark!" - "Oh, shut up and eat your toast!"
Samyang now has a 500mm/6.3 version, a half stop faster. Price well under $200. I tested that also, not so super for 18 Mpix stills, but just as good as this one for videos.
Both are tricky to use; an absolutely steady tripod is a must, and focusing is a pain in the...
I opted for the 800mm version, since my set of ordinary lenses go to 300 mm.
Last edited by Janke; 2011 October 29th at 16:16. Reason: fixed error
Eh-hhh...HVFF.... oh wait this is with your T2i, oops.Originally Posted by Janke
That bohemoth lens is pretty sweet! Hey Janke, how far away are you?
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The flower shots were from 20-30 ft, most of the trees were between 100 and 400 ft away.
Consider that 800 mm on a crop-sensor DSLR is equal to 1280 mm on a full-frame - that's a serious telephoto lens !!!
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