Canon eos 400d lens question

daveob007

I have just bought my first dslr eos 400d with 18-55mm lens, I want to get a lens that gives me better zoom but not sure what to get, I want it for wildlife and to be able to zoom in on a shot when I m unable to get close.
Also want something not too expensive.
Can anyone advise me what to get please and thanks.

Paulw

Canon 100-400mm? Try finding one 2nd hand. I've seen one or two for sale on Facebook Irish buy and sell group.

vandriver

What's your budget?

OSiriS

If the budget is low, a second hand 70-300 might be the best bet. There appears to be a good few on Adverts. Just do a little research, because the quality can vary depending on the model. The Sigma 150-600 has great reach, but at around €1000, I suspect it is a little more than you'd want to spend

daveob007

vandriver wrote: »

What's your budget?

Around 150 is.

Paulw

daveob007 wrote: »

Around 150 is.

That's not much of a budget for a long lens for wildlife. :eek:

Any half decent lens is going to be around 500+. Any good lens is going to be 1000+.

Maybe you need to save more or adjust your expectations.

vandriver

Paulw wrote: »

That's not much of a budget for a long lens for wildlife. :eek:

Any half decent lens is going to be around 500+. Any good lens is going to be 1000+.

Maybe you need to save more or adjust your expectations.

I've answered a similar thread to this one before.I have a second hand canon 70-300 which,with a bit of patience ,can take quite good pictures(imho)

Kamili

+1 on the 70 - 300, very good lens.

If you're not willing to spend more, maybe look at the 75-300 but be warned it is a far far insuperior lens, by a long shot. It might get you started, however you will be looking to change it fairly quickly though. It gets very poor reviews.

daveob007

Thanks for all the great advice , like the one on Amazon but unfortunately seller doesn't ship to Ireland. Might get a family member living in the UK to get it and forward it on.

GBX

daveob007 wrote: »

Thanks for all the great advice , like the one on Amazon but unfortunately seller doesn't ship to Ireland. Might get a family member living in the UK to get it and forward it on.

You could use parcel motel, parcel wizard etc

Silversun

For that budget have a look at the 75-300. Obviously not going to be anywhere as good as a lens for €1000 but you can get some good shots.
I use that lens on a 400d sometimes and am happy with it.
Can't go wrong for the price range and you can pick them up second hand for about 60/70 euro.