Hi I'm using canon 1100D which lens is better for concert that having quite a far view? I'm using tamron 18-200mm I feel like not enough zoom in so would u suggest me take 70-300mm any difference?

200mm x 1.6 crop = 320mm FOV still not long enough?

how far r u sitting back?

of coz buying a 70-300 (480mm FOV) will get u 50% more length....

if 200 is not enough, 300 won't make much difference.

320mm vs 480mm feels like 50% more length based on numbers but in actual usage they vary very little.

try an extender/teleconverter? but they're not cheap either

tele converters don't really work well with zooms... n it especially don work (can't autofocus beyond f5.6) with slow zooms like the 18-200 n 70-300

OIC... I remember something about losing some stops once these are installed and concerts are dimly lit in general so that really is a bummer

learnt something new, thanks

Are you the official photographer ?
If so, you may be able to access the pit for a few songs. Once there, a 24-70 and a 70-200 combo will be good.

If you're not the official photographer... I would say just enjoy the music XD

This post has been edited by LegendLee: Sep 14 2013, 03:58 PM

last time im doing it with 55-300mm.
very good. but kinda suffer with low light focusing.

400mm 500mm perhaps?

the money spent on those lenses, can pay for donno how concert tickets already.

Most concerts don't allow cameras too right? One of my friend brought DSLR to a concert and got chased out by the guards.

its hard to watch concert nowadays .. too many people raised up their phone/camera/tablets to record and watch the show ... feel so annoying..

actually if you dont have really big budget, there are no solution than going nearer to the stage...

Canon 1100D are not good enough for concert, but if you want to use maximum potential of it, try some low light lens. 85mm 1.8 will do but u need to move closer

This post has been edited by hyperspeed: Sep 18 2013, 04:38 PM

70-300mm is good, but I would advise you to enjoy the concert. For photos, just refer to magazines & online website usually hv a lot official concert photo taken by pro.