I've got a standard Canon EF 75-300 f4-5.6 III lens that seems to do the trick for 95% of all the aviation photos I want/can take. I have experienced firsthand the limitations of the lens at 200+ in terms of softness of the photo.
Most recently, I experienced it when trying to photograph some planes departing on the Breezy Point or Canarsie Climb out of JFK (see attached). So, I'm wondering if there are some recommendations on a good telephoto lens that can handle distanced shots like this: https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10066791. Seems like most people are using 100-500 or 100-600mm lenses to capture these types of photos with clarity. Not knowing much about the different lens offerings, I'm wondering if anyone can guide me in the right direction for something that would be able to handle shots like this from afar. Looking to get some suggestions before I go out and spend $1k+ on a new lens.
Most recently, I experienced it when trying to photograph some planes departing on the Breezy Point or Canarsie Climb out of JFK (see attached). So, I'm wondering if there are some recommendations on a good telephoto lens that can handle distanced shots like this: https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10066791. Seems like most people are using 100-500 or 100-600mm lenses to capture these types of photos with clarity. Not knowing much about the different lens offerings, I'm wondering if anyone can guide me in the right direction for something that would be able to handle shots like this from afar. Looking to get some suggestions before I go out and spend $1k+ on a new lens.
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