Bird Photography with Paul Miguel | Canon 500mm f/4 vs. Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6

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Bird Photography with Paul Miguel | Canon 500mm f/4 vs. Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6

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In this video, I've met up with wildlife photographer Paul Miguel in Yorkshire. We meet up at a pond to photograph the local birdlife and compare the different equipment we use for photographing wildlife.
Be sure to check out Paul's excellent KZfaq Channel on Wildlife Photography: / paulmiguelphotography
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I'm originally from Norway, but I have lived in Scotland since I studied wildlife biology a long time ago. In Scotland, I’ve worked as an ecologist and occasionally still do some freelance ornithology work. I have a passion for the natural world and I believe it’s our duty to keep as much wildlife and ecosystems alive for ourselves, for future generations and for nature's own sake.
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@scriptosaurusrex 4 жыл бұрын

So refreshing to hear someone not break physics when speaking about crop factors etc. Too many people seem to think that apsc is somehow magically converting their lenses into something else! Great stuff all round, as per usual Espen.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

@hawaiirealmedia5610 3 жыл бұрын

RIght. They think APSC somehow gives them free image magnification!

@dannydanquah3681 3 жыл бұрын

Images from the 100-400mm with 1.4x are very sharp Espen. Without the caption, I thought they were from Paul's 500mm. Awesome.

@froztii6508 4 жыл бұрын

You are a great guy not getting flustered when the puppy said hello.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Can't get mad at the puppy 😅

@clanelliott0305 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video two of my four favourite bird photographers, happy days. Add Steve Mattheis and Tim Boyer and life would be so grand.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Chris! A US tour at some point sounds like a good idea 😀

@willnotbetracked8222 4 жыл бұрын

Recently purchased a used Canon 500mm F4 version 1. When received and not withstanding the DPD driver dropping the box on the road when he opened his van door, when we opened the case the lens was as new as advertised. Sadly when I turned the focus ring something didn't feel right and when attached to 3 different cameras the lens focus kept hunting. The upshot is we returned the lens for repair under warranty but were told that there are no spares available for the version 1 autofocus. The fault is confirmed as common and virtually unrepairable by Lehmanns due to spares problems - £350 for a used part condition unknown from US eBay if they could find one and then no guarantees it would work. Thankfully we managed to get a full refund. I only post this to make folks aware of what they are risking should they buy one - mine cost £3200!

@frankanderson5012 4 жыл бұрын

Willnot Betracked Curious to know if you checked out any of the online sites that specialise in repairing out of serviceable Canon lenses? Having recently brought one myself, I was reassured having found one of these sites.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

😱That would scare the hell out of me!!! glad it worked out ok in the end.

@layzeesod 4 жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland Canon only support lenses for 7 years once a mk2 version is released, I had a similar problem with my mk1 500 when I found out about the spare parts issue I had a choice keep the mk1 500 and hope that nothing ever failed or off load it and buy something else, I chose the latter option, tried Sigma 150-600sport couldnt get on with it, did get some cracking shots but doesnt compare to a 500 prime, eventually a fellow togger was selling his 500mk2 at a price I could not turn down and that is where I am now, I normally go out with 5dsr on my 500mk2 with a 1.4x and 5dmk4 with 100-400mk2 for closer stuff.

@willnotbetracked8222 4 жыл бұрын

Frank Anderson No Frank, I didn't do that because Park Cameras who I bought the lens off were very good in offering a full refund or an exchange lens at a discounted price once the fault and prognosis became clear. I decided I couldn't take the risk so I bailed. Sad to not even have taken a single frame with it though and there was not a mark on the lens - truly as new condition except for the fault.

@willnotbetracked8222 4 жыл бұрын

Espen Helland Sure scared the hell out of me! Mind you, looking at the price of used and still repairable Mark two's you could almost buy two Mark one's should the first one go bad!

@williamvanduyn698 4 жыл бұрын

It is a joy to see you photograph ducks and company and see the equipment you are using. Photography can be lonely and it brought in a sense of shared experience and confirmation. I am currently using an EOS 90D which is well worth the trouble. The extra resolution of the sensor adds more than just extra resolution, it adds in a wow factor that is quite unexpected. The images are more vivid, something that can' never be put in by post processing! For example water now comes alive. I use the 90D with the Canon 100-400 L etc., lens. I tried using it with a 1.4 x extender but it slows down the auto-focus too much in less that optimal light to capture fast flying birds (Osprey coming at you head on). I was saving up for the 500 mm but my car just died. But it was very useful to see the comparison!.. Many thanks...

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much William! I've just heard great things about the 90D and yeah the extender does slow down my autofocus as well.

@cerealkiller4248 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 100-400, 300/2.8 and 500/4 on a 7D mk1. My 1.4x TC lives on my body with the 500/4, 700mm is awesome.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! You got it all!

@justinholding02 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like you had some fun. I was lent the 500 f4 IS II from canon last year, got a free loan here in France through CPS, it's a great beast when you are in a hide but I didn't find the f4 aperture that exciting. In the end I purchased a 300 f2.8 IS II that I use either naked or with a 1.4x and sometimes 2x, I really appreciate the 2,8 aperture, I use a 5d4 and if you can get close enough to your subject the results are stunning. I also have the 100-400 II which is a great lens, it doesn't focus as fast as my prime and sometimes hunts through branches, but the image quality combined with the 5d4 is also wonderful, it also gets used often for landscapes. I recently tested the versions 3 of the 400 2.8 and the 600 f4, crazy light and can definitely be used handheld. But what a price to pay.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Good insights! I'd really like to try the 400mm f2.8! Think I'd rather try to get closer 🙂

@StefanoIaniro 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys, nice to see the difference in lenses! Hahaha the puppy at the end seemed to be a fan of the channel 😀

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefano! My biggest fan :)

@markharris5771 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll say on your video what I said on Paul's: where’s Trond? I still shoot with my Sigma 150-600mm Sport. I was going to upgrade my lens this summer, but with my health and medication I’m not getting out anywhere near as much as I like. In fact I’ve got my Swarovski scope up for sale. Then I think I might get a 4x5 and a bigger enlarger and try to get more arty shots. I’m keeping the rest of my birding stuff my 5DIII, 7DII and my Swarovski EL 8x32 etc. However, it just ain’t worth keeping the stuff I’ll rarely, if ever, get to use again. Great video, really enjoyed it.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mark! Agree, it's way to expensive gear to keep if you don't use it that much. Trond to Scotland for winter? or maybe meet up for musk oxen in Norway over the winter 😀

@JensErikThyholdt 4 жыл бұрын

I think your photos are pretty good at all. I have also struggled with various lenses in recent years from the old Sigma 150-500 to Nikon 200-500 / f5.6 and finally a 200-400 / F4.0. It's not always about the lens and the sharpness and the bokeh, but rather the moment and subject you get. Here you show just that and you have great pictures that you should be happy with. But I know how it is. We strive for the perfect.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Always ;) Thanks Jens!

@frostybe3r 3 жыл бұрын

No point owning a £8,000+ lens if you don't enjoy using it due to weight and requiring a tripod. :)

@Trigger-xw9gq 4 жыл бұрын

Tip: If you're using a 7D on the 100-400, you will get better results by NOT using an extender, and cropping. The 5DIV works well with the 1.4 III extender on that lens, but not the 7D.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah still experimenting only had it for a month or so, but I'm definitely finding that with some of my images at 560mm.

@justinholding02 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree with this. I noticed the same myself. Extenders are a waste of time on crop sensor bodies

@paulinefollett3099 4 жыл бұрын

A great video. Good to see your meet up with Paul. I must get myself one of those mats. I loved the results that you got.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pauline! Best £5 I've spent in a while :)

@terryroth2855 4 жыл бұрын

Nice shootout video Espen. No doubt in my mind, the Canon 500 F4 would be the ultimate lens to have for bird photography, especially the Version II. If one could swing obtaining one, there would be no regrets.🙂

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry! Agreed - a good way to spend a lot of money :)

@cardiacade 4 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome lens, and surprisingly versatile, I'm using it for a lot of my fungi photography at the moment and the subject isolation is fantastic.

@paulmccleverty9784 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have the Canon 600mm prime and 100-400. I upgraded from the zoom because of the sharpness and autofocus speed you mentioned. Not a lot in it between them though. I have found that carrying the 600mm any distance quickly becomes an endurance test though!

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

I can imagine the 600mm must be a heavy thing to drag around. I'm very happy with the sharpness of the 100-400mm, just think it loses a bit of it when using the 1.4x at 560mm.

@stevecolwill9761 4 жыл бұрын

The 600 prime is a lump, there’s no question. I invested in a lens harness from Mr. Jan Gear. It makes a big difference as all the weight is spread out and it keeps both hands free when walking.

@grahamhopkinson1816 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Espen. I have several one to one workshops booked with Paul over the next few months, as you can imagine I'm REALLY looking forward to pics like yours!

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Graham! That's brilliant, I'm sure you'll get some great ones :)

@tysonator5433 4 жыл бұрын

I upgraded from 7D original to 7Dii and use it with ef70-300L IS USM ( which is my go to lenses for almost everything ) and sigma 150-600 contemporary. This gives me some good results then I borrowed a sony A6500 and use sigma mc11 adapter for my ef glass. Wow, the images IMO are slightly sharper than my 7Dii plus the A6500 has 4mp more for cropping in detail retention. From what I have seen from of amateurs set up is that the Nikon D500 is a very Sharpe, has good AF and a good choice for wildlife.

@ozmid40scouple 4 жыл бұрын

Tyson Wright the Nikon D500 is THE pick of crop sensor cameras at the moment, I have used one for about 12 months originally with the Nikon 200-500 and it was a great combo BU T I now have the Nikon 500f5.6 PF lens with the D500 and it is a KILLER Combo......

@tysonator5433 4 жыл бұрын

@@ozmid40scouple If I had to buy again if starting out I would go sony even though the lenses are bloody expensive. They are very sharp and probably slightly better than canon. When first started driving my dad said to the best car for him would be a Vauxhall engine in a Ford body. For me with cameras I would like a canon body and menu with Sony sensors, and eye detect that can use sony glass. To be fair canon glass is still probably some the best out there.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Good info!

@Big-Dave117 4 жыл бұрын

Cool vlog in west Yorkshire, not far from me. I used to use 7d mk2 with a tamron 150-600 (still got it) but made a decision to go to a Nikon d500 with a 200-500 and really happy.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers David! That sounds like a great setup. I used to have the Tamron 150-600mm (i) as well, can't really compare to the sharpness of the 100-400mm ii though.

@Big-Dave117 4 жыл бұрын

Espen Helland I agree the tamron lens is ok but the 100-400 is Iike a prime lens, I all ready compared, rent a 600mm f4 for a few day but it might make you want to get one and they are expensive that’s only thing what put me off, so went Nikon as they do a 500pf lens for half the price of a canon about £3k you get the reach with out the weight.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

@@Big-Dave117 I'm curious about the Olympus 4/3 setup for weight and price.

@Big-Dave117 4 жыл бұрын

Espen Helland KZfaq watch all the reviews, it will make you mind up, I’ve not experienced the 4/3 personally But I’ve seen a camera up close they look good but unsure of the sensor, see what you think research them or better still ask the guy you did you last vlog with see what he thinks ?

@forsterl.stewart414 3 жыл бұрын

The 500mm is one of Canon's sharpest lens check out their MTF chart on this lens. The 100- 400mm mii version it tack sharp as well. Plus it has a four stop stabilization. And combined with a crop body or the newest tele extenders miii 1.4 or 2x images are still tack sharp and increased auto focus points with high end camera bodies. I prefer the Canon 600mm for its reach but I use the 100-400mm mii version as well. Along with 300mm f2.8. 1Dx mii, 5d miv , 5D Sr , and two 7d mii bodies. I have most situations covered. There are times a zoom comes in handy and this zoom allows very close focusing for macro shots. I eliminated my 70- 200mm L lens buying this little useful zoom.

@MartinFransson 3 жыл бұрын

I recently bought the 100-400 and I also have an older Sigma 500/4.5. Fell in love with the zoom but I might do a comparison with the Sigma soon. That thing is a beast and seriously good value for money.

@uaebifvideo5472 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work, Espen !!👍👍

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

@uaebifvideo5472 4 жыл бұрын

Flexibility calls for the zoom ,especially when doing videos .The 500f4 is awesome.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

I do like the flexibility, but I'm willing to sacrifice it for the 500f4!

@uaebifvideo5472 4 жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland I would keep both , the zoom and the prime!!😉

@donkeyholmes4581 3 жыл бұрын

Nice shots, there is a hide about 50m from where you are sat with great opportunities for closeup shots. St. Ives estate is the location in West Yorkshire, a few miles from Bingley and Keighley incase anyone was wanting to visit. P.S. dogs are required to be in leads in the estate.

@EspenHelland 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, that’s an advantage 👍

@julieholland9639 4 жыл бұрын

I use a canon 7DII and a 5DIII and I can never be sure which one I want to take to do wildlife, the 5DIII colours are slightly better, but the 7DII is more fun to use and I seem to get more keepers, I used to have a Tamron 150-600 which was very nice, very sharp etc but I sold it for financial reasons and now regret that as I only have 200mm reach now , My dream is to own the 100-400 mark 2 that you have :😃

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah 200mm is not ideal for most wildlife, though putting them in their environment or getting really stealthy could do the trick ;) the 100-400mm ii is worth saving for!

@frostybe3r 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I've currently got a 70-200mm L 2.8 III, do you think it makes sense to buy a 100-400mm? I didn't purchase a RF 24-105mm because it sortve eats into the zoom of my 200mm... :/

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Depends, do you shoot much wildlife? do you need the 70-200 f/2.8? I would sacrifice the f stop for the reach if you shoot mostly wildlife. You would always try an extender.

@frostybe3r 4 жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland Yeah, I find the 70-200mm extremely limiting even for gong into the local park. Decided to pickup a RF 15-35, RF 24-105 & EF 100-400 II.

@farhatafza2739 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same feelings with 1.4 extender and 100-400mm mark 2 lense sharpness is not as much as without converter

@PunjabiGymBeats 4 жыл бұрын

I think canon 90d with 100-400 would be nice combo.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@clivewelch1025 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Espen lovely collaboration with Paul with some great images. As I've said on Paul's comments I am a beginner so still learning, all my kit is second hand as I can't afford new kit. I bought a Nikon D5200 with a 150 to 500 sigma DG plus a 70 to 300 sigma DG lenses so l hope my kit will suffice. I'm just enjoying the journey at the moment but hope to one day learn enough to get images like you guys.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Clive! I almost always buy used as well, barely seems worth it the price for new gear. As long as you enjoy the journey you'll improve fast :)

@JPLamoureuxsTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Dog walkers 😖 lol a Bain of the wildlife photographer in the uk 😫😂 great vid buddy I use the lens set up you use with the 80D and the 5D mk4 and get great results, well I like them lol 😂 nice collab and nice to see you in Sunny England, give me a shout if you come further down south I’m in sunny Essex 😎 ... JP

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

😅Thanks JP! It's always sunny in England :) Will do!

@cardiacade 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. If birding is my main objective for the day then I'll take my 7dii as the main body with the Canon 500mm f/4 ii plus Gitzo series 3 tripod, Jobu gimbal, extenders and flash, but I'll also have my 100mm macro lens with me too. If macro is my main objective then I'll use my 5ds r with the Canon 100mm f/2.8 l with a macro twin flash (diffused) and extension tubes and I'll take my Sigma 150-600mm C for the extra reach whilst keeping the weight down. Have a great weekend!

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Wow, you are teched out to the max 😃I like the idea of having the macro with, it's good to have a backup if other wildlife fails to show on the day!

@cardiacade 4 жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland I made the mistake of not taking my macro out with me the other day and missed some awesome shots of 2 common lizards sitting on a log, the mfd of the 500mm just didn't give me the working room. Doh.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

@@cardiacade Seems like that always happens when you leave something behind! 😅

@brentdrafts2290 4 жыл бұрын

I often do shoots in my backyard pond. I use a Canon T90 with a 400mm 2.8 FD L Lens, and a 1.4x and a 2x, sometimes in combination. I have a Canon 6d and 100-400 aswell and a 1.4x.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, what a combo! What's the 400mm f2.8 with the 1.4 and the 2x? Still sharp?

@davidbrice811 4 жыл бұрын

Great video been watching paul for a while. Just upgraded from a canon sx50 bridge to a canon 77d and sigma 150 600 contemporary that’s my budget but love the set up, it’s all a big learning curve but I’m enjoying the journey and the photos are improving

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much David! That's the way to do it, no need to spend lots of money when you're first starting out on the dslr journey.

@fofdeejay 4 жыл бұрын

Tnx for sharing this video. I'm a beginner and want to learn a lot. I bought a used lens (sigma 120-400) on my sony slt and hope one day to get a higher level. Grtz from the netherlands.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Reks! That's all you need to begin 🙂 best of luck!

@tintin69rr 2 жыл бұрын

After owning the 100-400 mk2 great lens on a 7dmk2 I took the plunge snd traded it all in for a R6 with the animal eye focus and the rf800 which the 800 was ok but not great at f11 so I then got a 400mm L 5.6 great lens and I’ve now just taken the plunge and px the rf800mm in for a ef500mm f4 is Can’t wait to try that on the R6 and maybe in the future a 2nd body the crop sensor R7

@stevecolwill9761 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Espen, I use the 100-400 Mk II, on a Canon 80d. I am also fortunate to have a 600mm f4 L IS (Mk I). Have you calibrated your lens and extender combo with the 7d? You may find that you can achieve sharper results at full zoom with a micro adjustment on the autofocus. I will keep my thoughts about the dog to myself!

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Steve, I'll have to look up how to do that. 600mm f4! nice!

@prashantpawar8969 4 жыл бұрын

100-400 on the 5dmark 4. Results are comparable to 500 f4. Teleconverter does help to improve reach of the lens but at 400 mm the image is not that sharp as compared to images obtained at 400 mm minus the TC .5dmark 4 image quality is top notch with the L series glass

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Agree, I'm noticing some lack of sharpness with the 1.4x at 560mm.

@danieljohnston5306 4 жыл бұрын

I checked his video as well, you both had great images and videos. Watching on my ipad, the difference in lenses did not stand out to me, both were very good. Was the mat worth it? It seemed to work well for this project. Loved the dog scene, made me smile...lol. I also find the 1.4 makes it a touch softer at full extension, but still great for most things not moving real fast. Might just be me, I’m not that steady handholding, but BIF with the extender seems more difficult to get sharp that I miss more than I gain. (On the crop sensor anyway) Curious what you think!

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel! We may have cropped a little bit differently and the image quality may not show as well on video, but I could see some of mine at 560mm weren't tack sharp. I also thought some of Paul's images were the gull was facing the camera its body would fade out of focus very nicely. The mat was brilliant! very quite comfortable. I'll be making a video soon of the 1.4x and how it's performed for me.

@stevedavis4548 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, I already follow both of you. Both give valuable information and I always learn a bunch. Thanks to both of you.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 😁 thanks Steve!

@VideoNatur 4 жыл бұрын

Interseting comparision! Thanks for sharing, greetings Rolf

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rolf!

@AndiusTeijgeler 4 жыл бұрын

Do you use both the 500 mm f4 and the 100-400 mm lens. Both in the version II. Camera's are the 1 DX and the 1D Mark IV. In the past the 500 mm was my most used lens, regularly with the 1.4 TC. In case of small birds I do use it on the 1D Mark IV, as this has a 1.3 crop factor. Sharpness and softness of front and background are much better, even with the TC. Mobility is an issue though. In combination with the fact that I do more and more wildlife photography I tend to go out more and more with the 100-400. As I do photograph more and more at night and during the blue hour, I do experience that the 100-400 has its limitations given the f5.6 at 400 mm. Compared to f2.8 on lenses that I sometimes rent like the 400 mm, that is a big difference at night.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Great setup. I've been wondering about the 400mm f2.8 instead of the 500mm f4 and just add an extender when needed. Love the sound f2.8 at 400mm!!

@philipwatson2443 4 жыл бұрын

Join the queue for Paul’s 500mm lens Espen :)

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

😅😅👍

@paulbailey6251 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Espen, my 100-400mm Mark II arrived a short while ago and I have been testing it out indoors (it's raining out). Amazing especially compared to my 300mm f4 IS. Photos as sharp and the IS is a lot more effective. I have noticed that the manual focus ring (on my copy) is slightly loose, it moves slightly and I can hear it as if it is hitting against meta when it is gripped or pushed laterally. It turns very smoothly and focuses but the lateral movement does not seem right. How is yours - completely solid or slightly loose?

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Bailey mine seems to be the same. I've never actually noticed it before, haven't been an issue for me when using it.

@paulbailey6251 4 жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland Thanks. I've arranged for mine to be returned - it could get worse over time and I always think ahead to the time when I'll want to sell it. I checked my other Canon L lenses and their manual-focus rings are all fit tightly allowing for a smooth turning action. Thanks again for letting me know. Funny this is, the last one they supplied me with had a loose lens mount (physically loose!) - so this is a disappointment especially as it performs very impressively.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Bailey fair enough. Mine turns smoothly, just a tiny click in the beginning.

@dragolix 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there, I got a 7Dii and the 400mm f5.6. I used a Kenko 1,4x TK on this set, making the lens slower of course but i wanted some extra reach. When i compared shots with the TK vs. shots without TK and cropped to the same image I didn't find big differences - a bit more detail with the TK on maybe. With flying birds I got way better results without the TK as the autofocus improved. Can you recommend the 400mm f5.6 (more or less the same as your 100-400 in sharpness) plus the 7DII and TK on? Do you prefer cropping with software or do you prefer the TK to get closer and better results? I was wondering, if the Kenko 1,4 TK is so much worse than the Canon equivalent.

@joelspencer900 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. So for a lot more money the 500mm f4 is just a tad sharper, but probably not that obvious to most people especially depending on size of print or image, and has a creamier bokeh, I suppose at f4 compared to 5.6 or 8 with the TC you can also use a faster shutter speed by allowing more light in with the wider aperture. Seems a lot of money for just those things though, to me the bokeh on the 100-400 looks great and also the sharpness. Don't get me wrong I would absolutely love a 500mm f4, superb lens, but that's what you're essentially paying a few thousand pounds for is a bit better bokeh and a tad sharper, does make me wonder whether I'd pay that much for one.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

That's the way it is when lenses gets really pricey isn't it. Smaller benefits, but huge expense!

@joelspencer900 4 жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland and heavier

@daelpixphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to buy the Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM II lens and I came across your channel. I don't live too far away from the pond where you are now. Don't worry I won't say where it is. You can see the odd deer and bird of prey now and then if you're lucky. Great video as are your other videos. New subsriber here. 👍 Edit: I usually go walking there. Dogs are annoying at the place. You may have seen the bird hide on the side where you were taking photos? well, I've seen dogs charging around within the viewing range of the hide, which I don't agree with, but no one cares.

@EspenHelland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, a great location 🙂

@billperry6101 3 жыл бұрын

hi paul do you ever shoot in raw or is it to much trouble, also can you tell me if i can put a 1x4 converter to my canon 80D with a tamron 18 -400 lens

@CharleyWang 4 жыл бұрын

I also like to shoot animals. The works you shoot are beautiful. Your shooting process is also very good. It is like watching a movie. I think you will be very popular, from the perspective of Australian travel painters.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for that Charley :) Really appreciate it!

@jordancarson-lee4851 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m really enjoying your content. I’m about to buy a 90D and the 100-400mm lens.. looks a great set up! I’m from West Yorkshire, where was this video taken?

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jordan :) That'll be a great setup! You might have to ask Paul about that, I can't quite remember.

@paulbailey6251 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, very interesting outing and some worthwhile examples. I have just ordered the 10-400mm mark II to use with my 5DM3 and 7D II, but I was wondering about your examples. Because the 7D mark II and the 100-400 would give you a FOVCF of 640mm, using the 1.4 extender would probably degrade the results too much - or do you see it differently?

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! Yeah I think it degrades the quality using the 1.4x with my setup. I've done a video recently on my thoughts using the extender if you're interested.

@paulbailey6251 4 жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland Thanks, have just viewed that video and it does address all the issues that I would most likely encounter. Based on my experience of using the 300mm f4, with the 7DM2 - where the lens is already hunting for focus on overcast days, I am not surprised by your findings. Keep up the good work and best wishes.

@adamrichardson9917 11 ай бұрын

Is that coppice pond?

@russellwebb3672 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, In your previous video you mentioned you would be doing a testing of the 1.4 extender so just wondering your thoughts on it? Thankyou.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

So far some images don't feel super sharp at 560mm and I've noticed some lag in autofocus. Will use it a bit more and then I'll make a video on it :)

@costiniucmircea 4 жыл бұрын

great video

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mircea :)

@CJamesPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video man, would mind doing this with you one day🙂 I actually just got the 500 f4, i was using the 300 2.8 but needed that reach, I also tested the Tamron 150-600 but it just didnt feel right to me and I didnt like the results.. Im very happy with the 500mm and I luckily got it at a very low price. Keep the videos coming😃

@PaulMiguelPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

CJamesPhoto the 500mm is a great lens. Another good combination is a 300mm f2.8, paired with a 1.4x extender. This is still incredibly sharp and fast.

@CJamesPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Miguel Photography yes it is☺️ true, I used it with the 2x but didn’t like the results.. great work from you by the way 👌🏼

@paulgreen758 4 жыл бұрын

@@CJamesPhoto I use mine with the 2x and I can't fault it to be honest, but I now have the realisation that this old man has to get low, if I sleep for a few hours its hard to get up, but ill give it a go, water level shots are brilliant with both cameras and lens

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Absolutely, we should catch up one day either in Norway or Scotland :) I used to have the Tamron 150-600m as well and didn't have the best results with it either especially when using it towards the 600mm range. 500mm f4 at a good price ey? nice!!

@CJamesPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland Sounds great man, would love that.. wherever it is :) yeah seems like the same problem most have, 600mm was soft. Haha and yep i got it 22% off of the used price.. quite a big price drop 😋

@bearnnature3291 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@coltonivan 4 жыл бұрын

What camera are you using in this video?

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

I use the Canon 7D mark ii

@coltonivan 4 жыл бұрын

Espen Helland oh ok thank you so much. Honestly I learn so much from your videos, keep them coming lol

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate it 🙂

4 жыл бұрын

Nice video :)

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@robertmarks6525 4 жыл бұрын

great video but snoopy just stop by and asked why this human is lying on the ground

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Marks 🤣🤣🤣

@etienneswart8700 4 жыл бұрын

Savage dogs 👹

@PafiTheOne 4 жыл бұрын

I miss only the actual comparison. The video contained basically 0 information about the promised subject. (No, basics of geometrical optics is not information, because it is already known.) The dog was the most interesting.

@klackon1 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, I subscribe to you both. Dogs, or I should say those owners who have no control over their dogs, are a pain in the bum. When I owned Canon gear I had a 7D mark II, a 70D, 300mm f2.8L IS (secondhand), 100 - 400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II and a TC20III. I always felt that the 100 - 400mm was a great lens but the 300mm was fantastic - even with the 2.0TC fitted. I preferred it to the 100 - 400mm, though it was a bit heavy when handheld. I was never able to justify the expense of a 500mm f4 - even secondhand. It's always a compromise between reach, quality of the image and weight. I now own a Sony A7R4 + Sony 200 - 600mm and this combination is the easily the best I have ever owned - even better than my Sony A9 + 200 - 600mm. Another brilliant combination, which I owned prior to my Sony gear, is a Nikon D500 + Nikkor 200 - 500mm f5.6.

@EspenHelland 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete! Yeah, the 300mm 2.8 sounds a winner! I'm tempted by mirrorless so not sure I'll get to a 500mm f4 either :)

@klackon1 4 жыл бұрын

@@EspenHelland. If you stay with Canon it's a good option because there are secondhand copies of all versions. If you move to Nikon the 500mm f5.6 PF ED VR would be very tasty (I had the 300mm f4 PF ED VR + TC14EIII). Move to Sony and purchase an A7R4 + Sony 200 - 600mm - it's my current set up and is positively outstanding.

@pullsoftravel2867 4 жыл бұрын

Give me a use lens please sir

@manoj238 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. I understand there is no magic with the crop sensor, but it uses full sensor resolution e.g. 24MP on my Sony. In some Full Frames you can use APSC crop mode but lose half resolution. I'm just starting off the bird photography with limited budget. I am able to do comfortably 50% crop in post for social media of the 24MP photo. I'm using sony 55-210mm with Tcon 17x converter, not an ideal gear, but lot of fun. Merely considering the reach on budget this works best for me. instagram.com/manoj23.86/