Hey fellow spotters! I'm looking to upgrade my lens kit for some serious aviation photography, mostly at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport - LAX). I've been using a Canon 24-105mm lens on my Canon R5, but I find myself needing more reach, especially for those runway shots and aircraft on final approach.
I'm torn between the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and the RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM lenses. The 70-200mm is appealing for its fast aperture and versatility, but I'm worried it might not have enough reach. On the other hand, the 100-400mm offers more reach but is slower and might struggle in low light or overcast conditions.
For those who have experience with either of these lenses, what do you think? Is the image quality worth the trade-off of reach vs. aperture? Have you found one to be significantly better for aviation photography? Any tips on how to maximize the performance of these lenses for spotting? Thanks in advance for your insights!
I'm torn between the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and the RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM lenses. The 70-200mm is appealing for its fast aperture and versatility, but I'm worried it might not have enough reach. On the other hand, the 100-400mm offers more reach but is slower and might struggle in low light or overcast conditions.
For those who have experience with either of these lenses, what do you think? Is the image quality worth the trade-off of reach vs. aperture? Have you found one to be significantly better for aviation photography? Any tips on how to maximize the performance of these lenses for spotting? Thanks in advance for your insights!