Bower Long Range Lens

dawnmichelle (e2 Member)

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11 Jan 2010 - 11:05 PM

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Bower Long Range 650-1300mm Zoom Lens for Canon EOS



Has anyone used this lens before and if so would you recommend it?
It says it will work on all EOS camera's and the one I use is Canon Rebel XTi 400D... So this should work on the camera but don't want to pay for something that isn't worth the cost.

I am looking for something long range for wildlife etc and wasn't sure if this was worth the money.. can't find reviews on it .. so that raises a flag lol

Thanks
Dawn
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PS thanks Pete xx

cameracat (e2 Member)

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11 Jan 2010 - 11:23 PM

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Personally I would avoid this lens, First up it has a maximum aperture of f/8, So your goint to need very good light ( probably good sunlight at least ) or you will have little or no shutter speed.

For wildlife you will need fairly fast shutter speeds, Especially small birds etc, Being stuck with a max of f/8 will seriously compromise your shooting, Or you will have to resort to very high ISO speeds, But here you will be compromising image quality.

If I where you, I'd save my money, Then have a look at the Canon 100 - 400mm L lens, Or the Sigma 120 - 400, or Sigma 150 - 500mm, All of which will give you better optical performance, Plus you will have the advantage of AF, And/or image stabilising.

Bottom line, Run away run away.....


Quote: (assuming it is an autofocus lens of course

Its not, It mounts via a T42 adapter, No electical connections what so ever.

LensYews

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11 Jan 2010 - 11:31 PM

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It was the way it appeared to bend in that video that made me wince.

I'd second Cameracat's advice both on the suggested lenses, and avoiding this one.

dawnmichelle (e2 Member)

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12 Jan 2010 - 12:40 AM

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Thanks for the help... will look for something else ..And run away from this idea like I never had it

Appreciate the comments so much !!