PRIME or ZOOM for Wildlife? Which Do You Prefer? Canon R5 with RF100-500 and EF500 F4

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I use the Canon R5 in the field with a 500mm Prime and a 500mm Zoom to capture several beautiful shots. Which lens do you prefer for wildlife? Cheers, Duade
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Timestamps
00:00 Flowering Grass Trees
00:58 R5 & RF100-500
01:43 Backgrounds
03:28 Fuscous Honeyeater
05:34 Photographing wide
07:16 Grass Tree
08:11 Day 2 R5 & 500mm
10:33 Blind
13:17 Two Bird Photo Merge
13:46 Zoom or Prime?
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@JorenVaes 8 ай бұрын

A huge thing to consider with these lenses is how you do your photography. If you use a lot of tripod and can afford it, the prime is better in every way - better build quality, more light, sharper, and faster autofocus. But if you mostly just go on hikes and take images as you go, dragging around a fast prime ( 400 f2.8, 500 or 600 f4, or 800 f5.6) is probably not really feasible.

@noyota 6 ай бұрын

Read my comment. Wildlife, to me, is lion, leopard and a docile cheetah, hyena, caracal. A prime will be a limiting factor when I am limited to my space behind a steering wheel. Steer well clear of lions; they don't brush and their breath is stale.

@mcmillanvideos Ай бұрын

I wish he'd commented on the focus and sharpness a bit more between using these 2 lenses.. because I didn't see much difference in focus speed; in fact, maybe a tad faster on the zoom... and I thought the zoom shots were a tiny bit sharper than the prime he used as well. But 'prime is better in every way' was not what I saw in this video... neither in the shooting nor in the final shots.

@andygray7776 4 ай бұрын

I really like the wide shot you took Duade. Makes a nice change from all the ‘bird on a stick’ shots that we all take. Also, for those of us watching in a different country (UK) it gives us more information about the diverse landscape. you are shooting in. Another great video, thanks for sharing.

@todspencer3797 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the zoom just because of the versatility especially as I almost always go hand held and walking through the bush. That said, I simply can’t justify to myself buying/ having both (yet🤣) . Especially when you consider the prices of the primes…

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Tod, yes the big primes are very expensive that is for sure, thankfully the zooms are getting better and better in regards to quality. Cheers, Duade

@johnrus7661 Жыл бұрын

Been birding for 15 years. Finally invested in a 500mm f/4 IS. Best thing I ever did! I'm in love with it.

@frankanderson5012 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always been a prime user, the thought being I’ll never have enough reach so always be at the top end. As my field craft skills improved, especially with mammals, I’ve found sometimes with foxes, deer and hares they got too close that they couldn’t fit in the frame or could even focus on them. Recently I added the 100-500 to my collection and had a situation with a deer that meant starting out at 500mm and ending at around 200mm. Love both the zoom and prime, like you they have their advantages and disadvantages but compliment each other perfectly.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank, the situation you describe shows the power of a zoom, great to have options. Cheers, Duade

@stephencooper5155 Жыл бұрын

I've just traded in my RF 100-500 and some old EF glass I don't use for an EF 500 and couldn't be happier. The 100-500 is just so slow. using it around sunrise/sunset was a real chore. I never used 100-499mm of it either so the swap was a no brainer!

@Duade Жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, yes the prime is the superior strictly birding lens that is for sure. It might be worth picking up the RF100-400 for macro, flowers etc if you do that sort of thing, it is always good to have a prime and a zoom. Cheers, Duade

@iPig Жыл бұрын

Great stuff! I like the crop depictions, but it makes me wish I bought an R5 instead of an R6 lol.

@lovemycity420 Жыл бұрын

Great video, love the comparison!

@joncothranphotography9375 2 жыл бұрын

Great images Duade! Thanks for bringing us along!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Jon, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

@rsfox79 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic as always.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Romel, Cheers, Duade

@GlennBartley 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Duade! Thanks for sharing it.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

@ArtoMikkola 2 жыл бұрын

Learning every time something new, while watching your videos! Really appreciate it, thanks Duade!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Arto, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

@jan_wegener 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos. Well done

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Duade

@rblast1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Liked the last photo the best

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, yes I like that one also. Cheers, Duade

@philyoung4804 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic images and great video

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil, I appreciate it. Cheers, Duade 👍

@laurelb8372 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic images

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cheers, Duade

@michaell.steigerwald2542 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific video. Thanks!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Michael, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

@keving8459 Жыл бұрын

I’m new to your channel and really enjoy your videos. I like the tight shots of the bird because you see so much detail of these amazing animals. Thanks.

@chirantha 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your techniques mate! This makes me want to go out and take more photos!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure, good luck with the photos, Cheers, Duade

@verlenelewis9866 2 жыл бұрын

I have always enjoyed the environmental shots that give context to the closer ones. Thank you for another great video.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Verlene, thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

@nickgregory4617 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video Duade,lots of useful information.Thank you!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Nick, my pleasure, Cheers, Duade

@glenderksen70 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your videos Duade, Thanks heaps

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Glen, glad you are enjoying them, Cheers, Duade

@LouisaLee63 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I really liked the environmental shots.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Louisa, I appreciate the comment, Cheers, Duade 👍

@MrTmiket0007 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video like always 📹😁👍

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miguel, Cheers, Duade

@kaushikvarma5329 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Lovely composition...

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cheers, Duade

@jangoodman-willits4711 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE ALL of these images. What incredibly beautiful birds you have!!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan, yes we do, Cheers, Duade

@cmbtalks6339 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Music level in the background was perfect! I started into the journey of photography when I was in the military and they sent me to a reconnaissance photo course. My last year in the navy I actually got to focus as a photographer for my conman’s and all the photos put up in the hallways were mine and my mates. Just getting back into it taking pics of my girlfriends teens playing sports. Love your video and demeanor and will subscribe!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub and comment, glad to hear you have enjoyed photography, sports photography is challenging that is for sure. Have fun, Cheers, Duade

@esphilee 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Both photos are great.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cheers, Duade

@tintin69rr 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect this has just answered my question on one of your other videos brill 👍👍👍

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, Cheers, Duade

@ProfessorRevell 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video as always. I particularly like how you explain the set-up to position yourself for a great shot. I also like the "challenge yourself" part. For beginners like me, this is so useful (but I've been a beginner for 20 years!). I generally use zoom lenses also.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great comment, I think we should all consider ourselves beginners so we can be open to learning and adapting as we go. I am always learning and this channel is a great way to keep evolving. Cheers, Duade

@NSWMods 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u Mate Another Awesome Video Keep them rolling Hope your well and Safe Take Care Mate and Thank u Again

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will do my best, Cheers, Duade

@alonsohernandezbermudez975 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alonso, Cheers, Duade

@PKWildwonders 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always informative 👌

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cheers, Duade

@alaneidt471 2 жыл бұрын

Duade I really enjoy your videos. They are informative, realistic, practical and well presented. I live in Canada and currently we have 26 inches of snow and -15c temps so I am a little envious of your weather and the abundance of wildlife you have to shoot. Thank you!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Alan, it is my pleasure, sounds like tough conditions to take photos in, we are looking at 36 degrees tomorrow which is getting hot. Cheers, Duade

@jorgegomezlopez7329 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your work, it is truly beautiful... Beautiful photos. Greetings from El Quisco, Valparaiso, Chile.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jorge, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade

@pauldarville3843 Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@mayhamilton6652 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Haven't heard of a grass tree so really interesting. I quite liked the wide shots for additional context of where the bird is. Thought it adds extra interest. Loved the prime shots though. I'm saving up and hoping to buy a zoom lens as I recently missed a few shots of local deer as they moved closer and my 400mm with extender couldn't get the whole animal in.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks May, I appreciate your comment, having a zoom can have its benefits for sure. If I need pure reach then the prime is my choice, I guess the difficulty is knowing which lens you need before hand as it usually turns out to be wrong lol. Cheers, Duade

@chrisjohn2415 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content, I personally like wider context shots rather than the typical photos of a bird on a stick. Also love how you show the end result, and then show the raw and the final cropped result within it.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. Cheers, Duade

@roybixby6135 2 жыл бұрын

Love the way the light hits those grass trees.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy, they are an impressive tree, Cheers, Duade

@Feniche17 2 жыл бұрын

Favorite was the merged photo towards the end-hell of a “bird on a stick” shot. Action shots were outstanding as well, very cool little eco-event you got to shoot. Would enjoy to see some more wide work in the future, wild life pano is a interesting sub-genre. I enjoy doing some macro insect pano work, but birds are a real challenge to do interesting wide work, especially with only one subject. Beautiful work all around, thanks for sharing!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes the wider shots are tricky as the bird gets very small and the habitat can get distracting. Its just about finding a balance I guess. Cheers, Duade

@keithwinn2995 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual; informative and extremely well presented. Being a ‘Pomp’, I am always in awe of your cropped shots; how I wish we had that abundance of colour in our native species. I feel that the wider shots give me, personally, that hint of habitat missing in the tighter shots; without the video I’d have little idea of the surroundings the birds inhabit.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith, yes it is always nice to include some of the habitat for sure, Cheers, Duade

@Richardisonline Жыл бұрын

Awesome bird photography tutorial... the best on KZfaq by a clear mile !!!!

@Duade Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you are too kind, Cheers, Duade

@christianpetersen1782 Жыл бұрын

Duane, thanks for posting another very interesting and informative video. I prefer to see the birds in context to their surroundings and your wide shot is the best of the bunch imho. I think I would go for the zoom lens for better general wildlife use and crop to apc-s mode in camera for the extra reach. Cheers from Good ol’ Blighty 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

@kimtouzel3894 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful captures Duade! Loving your results with the R5..and the 100-500 looks like a lighter kit to take on long hikes when my 5DIV and 500mm are a bit too heavy to take along. Thanks for sharing your experience and comparisons.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Kim, yes, it is a fantastic companion to the prime. It is so light its crazy. Cheers, Duade

@marcnicque7619 2 жыл бұрын

duade, both pictures are so awesome they should be presented together. love Australia's wildlife.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade

@arghyadipsen2429 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Duade! So glad to back on your channel after a while! The location is mesmerizing, the photos are fantastic! Do try a wide angle habitat shot here (by wide, I mean real wide 😅) with some remote shutter-tripod-camo setup. Enjoyed the video a lot!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back :-) I am glad you enjoyed it, take care, Duade

@LLUEVE 2 жыл бұрын

That grass tree at 8:00 is amazing!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Roland, yes they are very cool, Cheers, Duade

@debbieross5836 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots , nice to see shots taking in the surrounding instead of being zoomed in all the time .

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie, yes, that is an advantage of the zoom for sure. Cheers, Duade

@ElBoyoElectronico Ай бұрын

After getting more experience in the field, the answer seems easy: both, but start with a zoom first. The zoom often is not such a huge financial investment and gives you the chance to really learn the fundamentals. Also, you will get to know your preferred focal length and your shooting style. After using the RF100-500 for over two years, my mind is made up. As I find myself mostly at the long end, shooting in the early or later hours and using a teleconverter quite often, a 600mm f4 prime is the way to go for me. Also, my son has been joining me more and more for my bird photography sessions, so I kind of want him to take his own photos too. I will turn 40 next year and I will also finish my 5 year add-on training, which seems like a great opportunity to finally make such a daring investment. Great photos too!

@tonyc1437 2 жыл бұрын

I preferred the final image of the honey eater, but all of them were very good, I shoot a L 400mm prime but do have a zoom but only a short 70-200 f2.8. Thanks again for your great work. Enjoyed the time you put into your selection of background. I’m on a months leave shortly and with the knowledge you have shared, I can’t wait to get out and have a crack.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, yes, the background is very important, good luck out in the field when you get the chance. Cheers, Duade

@duncan2565 2 жыл бұрын

I always love the zoom pics because I like to see the small details but really liked your wider pics as well. I will try to take some wider pics as well next time. Thanks for sharing!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good luck with your photography, Cheers, Duade

@duncan2565 2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade Thanks!

@bjrn-einarnilsen687 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, wonderful shots and beautiful nature. Greetings from an Norwegian living in Brasil 📷🐦

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bjørn-Einar, I appreciate the comment, Cheers, Duade

@ammadoux 2 жыл бұрын

fabulous video love it so much. timing is just perfect for me as the aloe vera are flowering in my garden right now and the little sunbirds love it so much. i am preparing the setting since two weeks and i got really helpful advises and ideas from this video thanks again. the only thing that male sunbirds now are in eclipse. so i hope the aloe keep on flowering until late. December.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback, good luck with the sunbirds, I would love a good session with them. Cheers, Duade

@guyjackson4143 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as usual. Being that I love seeing what the bird does in nature as well as the bird itself I perferr the wide angle shot. For the detail in the bird itself can't beat the 500 prime with 1.4. Beautiful photos and patience paid off.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guy, I appreciate your feedback, Cheers, Duade

@gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife Жыл бұрын

It’s SO HARD to go from a 600mm f4 to a 100-500mm if shooting birds. The versatility is very nice, but once you have been used to caviar it’s hard to go down to canned tuna. The way the background disappears with the big lenses makes them so worth it. Some people don’t care as much, and don’t mind all the sticks and s$&t and busy backgrounds then the 100-500 is great, or for big game and versatility it’s wonderful to have that range. I shot some wild horses with it and it came in very handy. It’s also amazing for landscapes as I love that compressed look. But nothing beats a prime with an extender for birds. Especially matched to a R6 with the spoiled eye detection these days. We are in exciting times for photography!! I will add that if you have a nice clean background or down low at the beach, the 100-500L can be nice, as long as you control your backgrounds well. But if you have some extra money, compare the 500mm II and 600mm II first before buying a zoom in my opinion. Depending on how serious you are. And what your needs dictate.

@lachlangraham1062 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I prefer the zooms for versatility and portability. Easier to travel with too :). I did like the wide shot, it’s great sometimes to give the birds a larger context.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lachlan, I appreciate the comment, I am happy to be trying out some wider shots. Cheers, Duade

@PaulWKerr-ji7yu 2 жыл бұрын

Great shots Duade. I am keen to get down there and try out my 800 mm prime.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, it is a great spot for photography for sure. Cheers, Duade

@DalsPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

what an interesting place Duade, it's those kind of places where a photograph does not make justice to the beauty of nature! I would love to know that spot one day!Thank you for sharing beauties with us, and compliments on this new movie-volg! Best regards as usual, Daniela, from Uruguay.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniela, yes, it is a wonderful patch of bush. Cheers, Duade

@DalsPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade I was looking at the boots you were using, are those usual to walk out there in your country? or mainly are they used to prevent snakes bites? Sorry to ask!

@kennetht66 Жыл бұрын

I like both wide and close. I also like your enthusiasm makes me want to get out and shoot thanks

@Duade Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Kenneth, Cheers, Duade

@zeepack123 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Duade! I have been on the fence with the 100-500mm since I have the 500mm prime. Your video just tipped me over :-)

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Deepak, it is a wonderful lens, a little short at 500 but very versatile for tame birds or when you can get closer. Cheers, Duade

@ElBoyoElectronico 9 ай бұрын

Lovely pictures and great video! As a RF100-500 owner I really do miss some more light and better bokeh quite often. The versatility and portability is ummachted, but I find myself dreaming of the EF600mm f4 II… way out of my budget but maybe when the kids move out and money becomes less of a restriction ;)

@davet3530 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting video Duade, thanks. I agree that having both lenses, if you can, is a great option. As you say both have pluses and minuses. I love my 100- 400 for its versatility, but like you have indicated here, the ‘look’ of the 500 Prime has it for me; the separation, compression, and the overall look (bokeh) means that I use my 500 and extender for a lot of my bird images. I love it!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, thanks for sharing your experience, I agree it is great to have the option but hard to beat the prime. Cheers, Duade

@comeraczy2483 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for yet another excellent video. These grass trees are stunning and really deserve the wider shots that includes a lot of the foliage. I think that in that situation I would have cheated and put two birds on the flower :-)

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, yes merging shots is always an option with a prime. Cheers, Duade

@TheodoreSchnell 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you that both the wider-angle shot and the zoomed in shot have merit for the very reasons you mentioned -- one gives context, the other more detail of the bird. Way to go!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade

@hawgbreath 2 жыл бұрын

I have the RF 100-500 and am almost always at full zoom but I’m very grateful that it is a zoom because sometimes you just need that wider shot. I also have the 2x extender but find that it reduces the sharpness considerably unless there is a LOT of light behind me. If I could afford a large prime I would gladly add one to my outfit but that’s not going to happen, lol. Also, regarding the 100-500, I’m amazed at how close it can focus, even at 500mm. It’s a great all around lens. I enjoyed this episode, keep up the good work. 👍 Those grass trees are amazing!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

yes the MFD of the 100-500 is incredible and almost macro level photos. Cheers, Duade

@kristianpersson7127 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Duade. Just what I needed. I have the R5 and the RF 100-500, and have been dreaming of a big RF prime. But they are extremely expensive in Denmark. So watching your videos was very helpful for me. Just ordered the EF 500 F4/ L IS II USM. thanks for all your great work and videos. 🇩🇰

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Kristian, congrats on the lens, it is a beautiful lens and I use mine with a 1.4 III the majority of the time. Let me know how you go with it. Cheers, Duade

@kristianpersson7127 2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade i will receive it on Saturday with express delivery. So if it’s not raining to much here during the weekend. I will for sure be testing. 🤟 have a great weekend.

@kristianpersson7127 2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade going out for a test with the 500 prime today. And just one question I hope you will help me with. Would you switch off the IS if you are using tripod.

@KellyPettit 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew about Australian Grass Trees but I'm now a huge fan. Beautiful plant. Also, beautiful vlog and great insight. I'm really interested in the 1--500 but the price is crazy. I'm hoping Tamron or another 3rd party lens helps me out in the near future. Thanks so much for this. It was really, really good.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Kelly, yes, they are an amazing plant, I agree the sooner Tamron and Sigma release RF zooms the better. The Tamron 150-500 for Sony is so good I think the RF versions will also be great. Cheers, Duade

@2012Rustan 2 жыл бұрын

Gran trabajo Duade!!! En realidad ambos lentes tienen grandes ventajas más que inconvenientes. Muy bien presentado el video y fotografías inspiradoras de gran calidad. Saludos desde Chile.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, yes, both lenses are very good, Cheers, Duade

@selvamrakesh2557 2 жыл бұрын

Next time I try it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck, Cheers, Duade

@selvamrakesh2557 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir

@Hummingbirder1 2 жыл бұрын

I like both kind of shots. The out-zoomed one had some extra, though, bcs we see more of that interesting plant. From a birdphoto perspective the 500 mm was fantastic! I'm so happy seeing you out and about again, Duade, it's a great day when you upload :-) Was this the same park as the last video, with the cute Aussie-version of "Tree-Shrew"?

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback, yes it was the same park but the northwestern part of the park, it is slightly different habitat to the previous video. Cheers, Duade

@vimbro1 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I bought the 100-500 :)

@alansach8437 2 жыл бұрын

The zoom for versatility, but the prime every time for image quality and that most important aspect of wildlife photography, speed! A few clouds and the zoom is struggling, whereby the 500 prime is still cranking them out!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, yes, great to have both but as you say if I want the best IQ the prime wins every time. Cheers, Duade

@blackdiamondgreg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comparison. I'm currently using the nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 with/out 1.7x teleconverter (on a crop and full frame body) and have a lot of appreciation for the versatility of zooms. Especially in sports situations.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Greg, yes the zooms are very versatile, Cheers, Duade

@jordansitorus 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video & beautiful shots there! Both lens are great. Prime is bright but heavy, the zoom isn't so bright but could be excellent for wildlife videos esp. on mirrorless cam (not saying the still pic with zoom lens isn't good... you proved they can be just as good). Just wish I have both. Cheers Duade!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordan, yes they have different uses and it is good to have both options, Cheers, Duade

@manashgonewild 2 жыл бұрын

Always love the content... Love from India 🇮🇳

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cheers, Duade

@Alessandro_C. 2 жыл бұрын

it is a delicate matter, I prefer the zooms for their greater versatility, but it is also true that the detachment that has a prime lens is priceless...today's zooms have achieved truly superb image quality, so in my view, I prefer the zoom anyway to each his own :-)

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Alessandro, I must admit I am very impressed with the 100-500 quality, it really is impressive. Cheers, Duade

@BirdsNatureRubenvanDijk 2 жыл бұрын

On a big screen the wider shots looks better than on a small screen 👌 on a small screen the close up shots looks better in mine opinion. Nice video 👌

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruben, Cheers, Duade

@seltunkoko 2 жыл бұрын

I do like both according to the situation and place where I would take my photos.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is great to have both options, Cheers, Duade

@AimSmall 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Duane for the beautiful pictures, storytelling and honest advice. Much appreciated. I recently bought the R6 and 100-500 lens, unfortunately my budget doesn't allow for one of the primes... Going to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa in July, seriously considering the 1.4x or 2x converter as the park is very open and that extra reach is required. Just concerned about the f-stop with the 2x converter on the 100-500mm lens, might not be able to get me those blurry back-grounds to make the photos pop. Love your passion and bird knowledge, also knowing their habitat hugely increases the chances of the perfect photo... well done sir.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, the TC on the 100-500 are a bit of a pain as you lose the 100-300mm focal range. I have used the 1.4x on the 100-500 and it is acceptable, there is a jump down in IQ. The 2x would be a bit of a struggle and IQ would take a big hit, I think cropping might be better. Cheers, Duade

@AimSmall 2 жыл бұрын

@@Duade Much appreciated.

@CamillaI 2 жыл бұрын

Try and use primes as much as possible but hard to beat the flexibility of zooms for filming awesome video Duade !

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, yes primes are excellent but sometimes the weight of the zoom makes it a nice alternative. Cheers, Duade

@peterebel7899 2 жыл бұрын

Great shots again capturing those beautiful Australian birds! Which lens do I prefer? - the zoom for shooting on the walk, insects, even landscape. very versatile - the prime waiting in a hide to get the shot as desired.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Peter, yes I agree, great to have both options, Cheers, Duade

@dannydanquah3681 2 жыл бұрын

The prime shots were beautiful but I also love the fact that with 100-500, you can sometimes shoot some nice landscapes while on the field. The shot at 7:00 mark is a testament to having a zoom in your poccession. That would be an awesome cavas wall print. I am a stills first shooter but sometimes after coming home and looking 4k videos that my R5 and 100-500 capture, is amazing. Images out of primes are second to none, and that's a fact.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny, the 100-500 is the sharpest zoom I have used and competes very well with a prime. Just the reach and speed let it down a little. Cheers, Duade

@neilrose8618 3 ай бұрын

Hi my mate .. I. From uk just become a member ..2008 was supposed to be emigrating to Melbourne St kilders bugger .. financial funk up ... been following you for a few year's ..ok I'm a nikon followers.. 😢 ... but thank you I've learnt soon much over the years ..glad your earlier medical problems involuntary caused you to photography ... 😊 but thank you for such amazing southern wildlife my mate still lives in Australia but with my wife's diagnosis last week no chance 😢 but I'm going to follow you and support you ,my friend stay safe as I want your fantastic way of teaching you make it easier for me in uk 🇬🇧 following my local forna stay safe down under from my lost family dream..q

@neilrose8618 3 ай бұрын

Sorry Neil

@Duade 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support Neil, I appreciate it, sorry to hear about your wife, and I will continue to make videos for you to enjoy. Cheers, Duade

@neilrose8618 3 ай бұрын

@Duade Thanks for your reply and thanks stay safe down there looking forward to seeing more of your work my mate Paul told me about the amazing bird life down south .. and WOW yep it looks amazing your spoilt for beautiful thing's, do you ever come north or due you just mostly enjoy the weather and fabulous diversity at home 🏡

@Duade 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Neil, yes, we are very lucky to have so many beautiful birds down here. Unfortunately no plans to travel north at this stage, I would love to see your Puffins, shorebirds etc. Cheers, Duade@@neilrose8618

@ForrestWest 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! I liked the wider shots but the 100mm wide seemed a little bit too much. I like my Sony 200-600mm for that zoom-ability also. Shooting with the 500 mm and the 1.4 teleconverter put you at F 6.3 which is the same as I'm getting from the 200-600mm. The depths of field with these big telephotos is always a limitation and I really like to try to have the whole bird in focus when I can. It seems a lot of times even with the big primes photographers stop them down a bit for that added depth of field. When you add the size and price and limited mobility of these bigger heavier prime lenses and then often not shoot at f4 it really begins to lessen the difference between these and the telephoto's. I'm sure there is some image quality difference but that's really only when pixel peeping I bet. It's nice to have both and I'm still on the fence about which way to go. I'll probably try to find a used 500 mm F4 at a really great price to compliment the lenses I already have. Looking forward to that rf100-400mm review, Best of luck to you!

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, yes, the differences can be pretty small considering the price difference between the big primes and the more affordable 600 zooms. I do wish Canon made a 600 zoom, we can only hope one of these patents turns into a reality. Review shouldn't be too much longer hopefully, Cheers, Duade

@johnbeattyphotos 2 жыл бұрын

I have a few primes and they spend more time in the cabinet than in the field since I got teles that cover the same range. On a side note, I use the same bird blind cover. I started out with a hunter's blind tent and found having the mobility of the cover was far suppieor.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, it is always interesting to see what lenses/gear we gravitate too, I guess that is why it's important to try out gear for a while to get a real feel for it. Cheers, Duade

@KIIJJY6969 10 ай бұрын

definitely prefer the prime lens, I used to look at the 100-400 and thought it looked like a toy cause of the telescoping (just my opinion). Either way, love that the RF lenses have come out, means all the good EF lense stapes will plummet in price and I can get a few for 1/5 of the price they were new haha

@TrungTran-jd5ux 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you a good day I'm from Vietnam I love your photography🥰🥰

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the comment, Cheers, Duade

@briansbuildsandoutdoors4936 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered my RF 100 -500 only to be told there are none in stock and no delivery date for new stock. Doh! Thanks for another great video Duade. All the best, Brian.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, that is annoying, they seem to have a shortage everywhere. Cheers, Duade 👍

@dimitristsagdis7340 2 жыл бұрын

I have the canon 300 f/2.8 II and 100-400 II. I use both of them with 1.4 and 2x on an R5. The 300+2x produces much sharper/better micro-contrast images than the 100-400+1.4x or 2x. So for anything far/around the 600mm distance I prefer to use 300+2x for better IQ. When I know things will be closer and at variable distances I will use the 100-400 or even my 70-200. I would love a 500 or a 600 f/4 prime but weight and cost are an issue. So I’ve been debating for many years their acquisition. Realistically you cannot handhold a lens even the lightest one for extended periods of time at the same spot waiting for a bird to do something. So I divide my outings in terms of will I be stationary at a location or not and choose accordingly. When I was younger and more fit (and naive I suppose) I favoured the moving around outings as I’m getting older I’m gravitating towards the stationary ones :-))

@dcurleyifa 2 жыл бұрын

See if you can hire a 100-500mm and try one for a few days you will be amazed at its versatility. Cost and weight are very attractive compared to a prime 500 or 600mm.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

David, it is a great lens, I wish it was 600mm but that would impact the weight which is fantastic as is. Cheers, Duade

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dimitris, weight is an issue and the older I get the less I enjoy lugging it around. I do wish Canon made some fast DO lenses like Nikons 500pf. Cheers, Duade

@EarNoodles 6 ай бұрын

My current goal lens is a 300mm f2.8 II with a 2x TC, as a way to hopefully be able to hike around with a prime. Even if it's not as sharp as getting a 600mm f4 it's still sharper than a zoom and not as crazy heavy as the bigger primes.

@giuseppebonelli9512 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great and professional work you put up Duade. I recently moved to Canon (R8) from a Sony A7iii mainly because I never felt "at home" with it. So the question for you is: for a hybrid ( landscape, portraits, arquitecture, wildlife , birding, street photography) shooter what lenses do you suggest 24-105mm f4 and this 100-500mm o what else? Thank you

@stevenrayphoto1280 11 ай бұрын

Hi Duade, Beautiful work as always!!! Do you notice a perceptual difference in sharpness and image quality between the 100-500mm and your 500mm f4 on the R5?

@garyknight3019 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Duade.... Is your hide one of the Lenscoat ones? I was thinking of grabbing one myself. I think it will be more versatile than the spring loaded tent style that I have now.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Gary, yes its the lenscoat one, a bit expensive for what it is but works well. Cheers, Duade

@michaeldemartino6286 Жыл бұрын

love your images and planning to purchase à 500mm. when putting the stroke you can enfance it if you take out the stroke where it meets the tree.

@Duade Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, good luck with the 500, Cheers, Duade

@Reddepex 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video! Combing all those techniques. Photo wise, I really liked the wide shot. Being European, everything in the video and on the wide shot is new, thus very exciting. Also the prime shot is stunning. Beautiful tree, this grass tree. Thanks for putting in the effort, it shows :) I will try a planned shot in the near future now :) Myself I use three bodies currently, the 7DII, with the 400mm 5.6, a Fuji with a Canon 135F2 (200mm2.8 equiv.), and a Fuji x100 compact (35mm) for the "normal" shots. So do not have to switch lenses. Could be an alternative for having a zoom and prime as well.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

G'day Rex, yes that is a good way to look at it. I guess we are very lucky to have the choice. Cheers, Duade

@cmbtalks6339 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the shot you liked wirh the bird lowers down wirh very little background color change.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes, a lovely shot, Cheers, Duade

@kilohotel6750 2 жыл бұрын

I love the 100-500 but it will never replace my 600 F4. They are a great combo though.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think the prime and zoom combo is fantastic, Cheers, Duade

@abolfazlsharifian5138 Жыл бұрын

I hope one day I can buy a good camera and lens for bird photography. Your videos are just perfect. Thank you for the detailed explanation for each topic.

@Duade Жыл бұрын

Thanks Abolfazl, you can pick up a 7D and EF400 5.6 for less than $1k USD which is a great kit that I used for many years. Good luck saving for your camera and lens. Cheers, Duade

@abolfazlsharifian5138 Жыл бұрын

@@Duade Wow, thank you for your quick reply. At the moment I have a LUMIX DMC-FZ300 Bridge and I am taking pictures from birds. Thanks to your videos and some of your peers, I am learning how to take better pictures. As you said repeatedly in your videos, if you cannot take a good picture with a simple camera, you cannot take good pictures with expensive gears. So, I am trying to learn with my camera and saving for a good camera. The problem is I live in Iran and because of the sanctions and inflation, even those gears which are considered affordable in Europe or USA, are quite expensive in Iran. One might need to save his/her full salary for six months to buy something around 1000 US dollar. However, I will make it happen for myself. I am sure :). Thanks again for reading our comments.

@Duade Жыл бұрын

@@abolfazlsharifian5138 You have a great attitude and getting out with the kit you have and learning will help you in the long term if you do upgrade. Cheers, Duade

@RichardBirchett 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Duade, I really enjoyed this video and it’s great to see the flexibility of both lenses, my money is always on the prime but having owned a 600F4 and a 100-400 Mk2 they both have advantages & disadvantages! I’m awaiting the new R3 which is on preorder and I’ve sold my 600 Mk1 for a 2nd hand 500mm Mk2 with additional cash and sold my zoom to allow me money for R3! Would love to have both but funds won’t allow! Great video, cheers Richard (UK) 👍

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

Richard, congrats on the R3 & 500, no doubt a fantastic combo, I can't wait to try out the camera at some stage. Cheers, Duade

@rickfensch Жыл бұрын

Second time watching this one. I still prefer the wide habitat shot. In astrophotography, for years, everyone used telescopes (2000mm) and took images of single objects. However, now there is a huge movement towards shorter focal lengths (200-400mm) so you can see what is surrounding the objects. It really puts the object in space! I think the same trend should happen with bird photography! Maybe this trend has something to do with all of us using way higher megapixel cameras, high res monitors, and cheaper large prints. Even when the bird is small in frame, it still has great detail.

@Duade Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick, yes, wider shots do have more habitat and sometimes are more interesting, I am slowly trying to take wider shots to accompany my prime. I must admit the wider stuff is a lot more challenging which is fun. Cheers, Duade

@ceesnabuursfauna2115 2 жыл бұрын

I like the RF100-500 very much, and use it a lot. Only when I need high shutter speed and the light is not that good I use my 500mm F4 V1 prime. As a walk around lens the RF100-500 is very good, you can keep it in front of your face when walking, or waiting for a few minuts, less change that you scare the birds away before you take the shot.

@Duade 2 жыл бұрын

yes I am much the same, the prime comes out when I am stationary or really need the reach, Cheers, Duade