400mm 2.8L IS
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:45 am
Hi, folks. I am a novice photographer and have been shooting just a year with a Canon 400D. I shoot mostly birds and some other wildlife. I have a 700-200 4L IS that I love. I also have a prime 50mm 1.8 that I like in addition to the kit lens.
I have just about decided to bite the bullet and buy what I really want, a 400mm 2.8L IS. Am I rushing it? Also, I need input on how to, most effectively, mount it on a tripod. I have heard of gimbel mounts and would like to know more about tripod shooting with these long and heavy lenses. I also have a monopod.
Thank you for any help or ideas.
I have just about decided to bite the bullet and buy what I really want, a 400mm 2.8L IS. Am I rushing it? Also, I need input on how to, most effectively, mount it on a tripod. I have heard of gimbel mounts and would like to know more about tripod shooting with these long and heavy lenses. I also have a monopod.
Thank you for any help or ideas.