Anyone use 18-200mm for Zoo photography

[mlaphoto]

Thanks for all the reply.

Like what sci80298 mentioned. Seriously, I don't think I will be shooting animal regularly. Probably will do more portrait, street shot and occasionally animal in the zoo. Maybe also my daughter annual concert.

Having a constant F/2.8 will be sweet.

Should I save more money for that :dunno:

Same here..I should start saving now maybe $1 a day? hehe just kidding...

 

[ejpoon]

Dun understand why we all think f2.8 is great in any lens. f2.8 is just how big the hole is when the shutter opens. Any one wants to shoot a sharp pic would go with f6 and above anyway even on prime lens. Ofcourse, if you have a f5.6 to begin with, u may need to use f8 to get a sharp pic as in the case of 18-200VR. I think the quality of the lens and the magnification factor (highest zoom figure dvide lowest) less than 4 is good. 18-200VR is 11.1. In my opinion, if u want good quality pic use prime lens, if not get 18-200 VR. Tamron is pretty good too, I had it before. Dun get 70-300 sigma. if u do not have a stand, forget about getting a focused pic, ofcourse, if it even focus in time.

try 400mm prime from tokina, its on ebay for less than 500USD.;p

 

[ExplorerZ]

Dun understand why we all think f2.8 is great in any lens. f2.8 is just how big the hole is when the shutter opens. Any one wants to shoot a sharp pic would go with f6 and above anyway even on prime lens. Ofcourse, if you have a f5.6 to begin with, u may need to use f8 to get a sharp pic as in the case of 18-200VR. I think the quality of the lens and the magnification factor (highest zoom figure dvide lowest) less than 4 is good. 18-200VR is 11.1. In my opinion, if u want good quality pic use prime lens, if not get 18-200 VR. Tamron is pretty good too, I had it before. Dun get 70-300 sigma. if u do not have a stand, forget about getting a focused pic, ofcourse, if it even focus in time.

try 400mm prime from tokina, its on ebay for less than 500USD.;p

getting f2.8 is not just for it sharpness... f2.8 is handy in slightly dimmer condition as well. and a f2.8 lens stopped down to f4 is definitely sharper than a f4 lens wide open.
f2.8 also give you less DOF to make nicer bokeh, which is what a lot of people are going for as well..