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bwhunter · 02-06-2023, 09:22 AM

Just took the plunge into the camera world. Picked up a Canon EOS R6 with a 20x105 lens. Obviously this lens is not going to shoot very far. The more I read and watch YouTube videos the more confused I get-
Lol. I’m not concerned about bird photography, but what lens in the 500-600 mm range would y’all recommend? Mainly for deer, hogs, etc at 200 yards - ish. Thanks. Any help or advice greatly appreciated!

150class · 02-06-2023, 10:21 AM

200 yards is a absolute poke for a lens and if you are wanting good photos during prime hunting time then this is what you would want lol

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...f_2_8l_is.html

With a f4 stop you’ll lose alittle bit of time early/late
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...m_f_4l_is.html

These are more realistic lenses for 150ish (absolute max) and in with good lighting

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...4_6_3l_is.html

This I’d say 75-100 and in by zooming/cropping during editing
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...f_2_8l_is.html

Edit: sorry went into that without knowing your price range.

ATX Tyler · 02-06-2023, 11:53 AM

If you don't want to spend an absolute fortune (which is really what you need for 200 yard wildlife shots), then your best bets would be either the Canon 100-500mm RF lens, or you could get a third party lens and use the RF to EF lens adapter. That opens up the 150-600mm options from either Sigma or Tamron.

WyoBull · 02-08-2023, 09:26 AM

The Canon 100-500 RF lens is outstanding. I use it on my R5 and am more than happy with it.

Here are a few photos from that lens, all hand-held.

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02-06-2023, 09:22 AM	#1
bwhunter Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seguin, Texas Hunt In: Everywhere.	Camera Lens Recommendation. Just took the plunge into the camera world. Picked up a Canon EOS R6 with a 20x105 lens. Obviously this lens is not going to shoot very far. The more I read and watch YouTube videos the more confused I get- Lol. I’m not concerned about bird photography, but what lens in the 500-600 mm range would y’all recommend? Mainly for deer, hogs, etc at 200 yards - ish. Thanks. Any help or advice greatly appreciated!

02-06-2023, 10:21 AM	#2
150class Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Woodlands Hunt In: Uvalde, Boerne	200 yards is a absolute poke for a lens and if you are wanting good photos during prime hunting time then this is what you would want lol https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...f_2_8l_is.html With a f4 stop you’ll lose alittle bit of time early/late https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...m_f_4l_is.html These are more realistic lenses for 150ish (absolute max) and in with good lighting https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...4_6_3l_is.html This I’d say 75-100 and in by zooming/cropping during editing https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...f_2_8l_is.html Edit: sorry went into that without knowing your price range. Last edited by 150class; 02-06-2023 at 10:24 AM.

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02-06-2023, 11:53 AM	#3
ATX Tyler Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin Hunt In: Central, TX	If you don't want to spend an absolute fortune (which is really what you need for 200 yard wildlife shots), then your best bets would be either the Canon 100-500mm RF lens, or you could get a third party lens and use the RF to EF lens adapter. That opens up the 150-600mm options from either Sigma or Tamron.

02-08-2023, 09:26 AM	#4
WyoBull Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming	The Canon 100-500 RF lens is outstanding. I use it on my R5 and am more than happy with it. Here are a few photos from that lens, all hand-held. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk