Canon M50 - $25 wildlife lens!

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Today we are checking out an Ultra-Low Budget Birding and Wildlife Lens, purchased on E-Bay for only $25, the Tokina 400mm f5.6 is a gem if you can find it at the right price. The Camera used was the Canon M50, but this lens can be adapted to most mirrorless cameras.
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@Narsuitus 11 месяцев назад

Glad the $25 400mm birding lens worked for you. Back in 2005, when I needed a long lens for wildlife, birding, photojournalism, documentary, sports, and surveilance, I purchased a used Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6 auto focus (72mm filter size) lens for $260. The lens was good looking and in excellent condition, the auto focus was fast and worked well, but the image quality was less than ideal. After 5-years of use, I replaced it with a used Nikkor 400mm f/5.6 AI manual focus (72mm filter size) lens for $567.12. The lens was in excellent condition, the manual focus was good enough for me, and the image quality was excellent.

@trevvrun Год назад

That 400mm focal length gives the appearance of 640mm on your m50's crop sensor!

@hammy8503 Год назад

I'm so excited I found your videos on vintage lenses. I just received an M50 Mk II for christmas and was a little daunted at the cost of lens options. The next day and a relatives remembering their camera kit from 40 years ago. Boom! an old spotmatic f with a 28mm, 55mm, 85-200mm and a 400mm, in fact the very one in this video. Amazon should drop on the adapter on friday. Thanks!

@lacertaemusic 13 дней назад

Using a 300-400 lens in streets is awesome. People and animals have no idea you are there so you can have amazing natural portrait. Same at a Skatepark, you can catch someone in the bowl 50 feet away and it will look like you were super close, the type of photo you couldnt have otherwise. The biggest issue with those vintage lens, it's quite heavy when you have 2-3 of them in your backpack lol

@freeelectron8261 11 месяцев назад

Its a bit ironic, but I'm watching Mark, an American , shooting photos of birds in Melbourne, but I'm in Queensland trying to pickup tips on photography. The internet really shrinks the world! Love your tips on how to get good photos with cheap lenses. Thanks Mark.

@TJ-sy6lh Год назад

I got one on Black Friday from Amazon. Although it’s not razor sharp, I totally agree with you about the use of it as vintage. I think of it as organic in a way, pure, and it allows you to discover the “art” of photography and enjoy a very interesting side to things. Great review.

@markwiemels Год назад

Great to hear!

@luke0833 3 года назад

Hey we would love a comparison between this and the EF-M 55-200! A video on reasonable telephoto lenses for the M50 would be very much appreciated as well Nice video!

@thetoyota86perspective54 Год назад

The 55-200 is an amazingly sharp lens. I took it with me on a hike the other day and reminded me why I love the M50 and the EF-M lineup. 260g for a 200mm zoom is insane

@Rick_B52 2 месяца назад

Love vintage glass. I picked up a Canon nFD 300mm f2.8 for under $500. Something modern in that focal range is $3000-5,000. Using it for astrophotography which is all manual anyway it is absolutely fantastic! 124mm front element too! Talk about huge.

@amermeleitor Год назад

Yesterday I bought a box with: - A Nikon EM camera with the extra grip motor, it needs some cosmetic cleaning - A Nikon F2 in perfect condition - A Nikkor lens 28mm f3.5 (perfect internals, even no dust, but exterior need cleaning) - A Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f2.8 (good condition, no marks, no fungus, no dust) - A Vivitar 400mm f5.6 (very good condition, a bit of dust inside) All for 160usd. I think it was a good price. The 400mm is very good, I thought it would be a disaster but at F8 it works very very well, I need more to evaluate better, but at first glance is a good surprise. It's my first telephoto above the 200mm and it makes me think about getting a camera with IBIS. Try to focus handheld a 400mm without stabilization is a struggle, but with tripod or even monopod it's ok.

@cranfordrd Месяц назад

Love to see more about birding!

@benday8584 Год назад

Just got one of this a month ago, I bought a malfunction one with a nonfunctional aperture controller and it’s not very accurate on focusing. But I still managed to make it practical and useable. As a vintage lens, it’s not bad!

@rezzoc91 3 месяца назад

Mine has got the same problem, but because it's a FD mount I use the lock-open dial to close the aperture. It's sharp enough if you know what you're doing 😊

@robertmueller6979 Год назад

I have a Tokina 500mm f/5.8 with drop in filters and the original leather cases for the whole set. VERY nice and very rare. I bought it cheap when the manual focus market crashed. Actually have 2 moving boxes full of old lenses I bought off Goodwill for $5 to $10 each. Now Goodwill wants an easy $10 just for "handling" even if you pick it up. People know their lenses now so really good deals are hard to find anywhere these days. That Tokina 400mm f/5.8 is a nice lens find at a great price....

@jamesyoke3501 Год назад

Would love to see more budget birding videos.

@austingandy2650 2 года назад

Just a though in case anyone finds it useful - EF 70-300 IS ii goes for $550 new or down to $400 used and gives you up to 485mm full frame equivalent if you use a standard adapter to get it onto the M50. Obviously more expensive than the vintage lens in this video, but I’ve found it to be quite sharp], the reach is usually sufficient in most birding situations, and the AF is insanely fast. Overall, I couldn’t recommend it more highly as a beginner birding lens. My only complaint is I wish it were better in low-light situations (it only gets down to F4 when fully zoomed out and even then, need to slow shutter speed down to get good shots on super overcast days), but for the money, I think it’s a perfect intro lens.

@markwiemels 2 года назад

Thanks for the insight, that lens has always interested me, I just haven’t had my hands on it yet.

@austingandy2650 2 года назад

@@markwiemels you got it! Thanks for all of your M50 videos. You’ve been a wealth of knowledge as I’ve been working through familiarizing myself with the camera

@je4444 3 года назад

Another great informative and entertaining video. Makes me want to rewatch The Big Year with Steve Martin 🙂

@markwiemels 3 года назад

I just looked up that movie. I know what the term “the big year” is in birding, but didn’t know they made a comedy based on it. Thanks, look forward to watching it, great cast!

@marcswanson7066 Год назад

If you're using an adapter with a glass element switch if you can to the type that doesn't have one to increase sharpness. That change might also increase your focal length which would be a plus for bird photography. I wouldn't be afraid of unscrewing the front element for cleaning. A tripod and cable release are really needed for best results but for some stupid reason some cameras don't provide the ability to such releases.

@stefanotarroni8471 Год назад

I am interested in this kind of videos!

@KurtisPape 2 года назад

I like your thoughts on manual focusing, I never thought of it that way that older lenses were made to manual focus, I guess it would feel as natural as zooming in and out.

@markwiemels 2 года назад

It's a really nice experience using a "real" manual focus lens.

@freeelectron8261 11 месяцев назад

The little blue/black/white bird at 16.05 is a Fairy Wren, the "little green parrots" are Rainbow Lorikeets.

@SonnyGreenwichJr 3 года назад

Oh man, does this mean I have to spend money again! hahah! Thanks for that, I'm seeing prices around €150 over here in Ireland. ☘️☮️🤘🏽🤠👍🏽☮️☘️

@ohjajohh 2 года назад

Great video, vintage lenses might not be as sharp as modern lenses, but they sure are fun to use

@markwiemels 2 года назад

That's what I think too! they are all so different and interesting.

@dirtyfingersninja 3 года назад

Nice, def make a video on this lens for street photography.

@FollowThomas 3 года назад

Birding is a fastest growing hobby in U.S. especially in this pandemic time. I wander how much these old lenses cost in old days comparing with today's new lens? Looks like it does pretty good job.

@markwiemels 3 года назад

Well this was my first attempts and I can see why. There is no doubt in my mind that this lens is not nearly as sharp as a modern lens, but a modern 400mm lens is very expensive, this seems like a good budget or starter option.

@alexbuttner4803 Год назад

Just a thought buddy, if you put your pictures on a black background instead of white it'll make the picture stand out more and be less distracting 👍

@markwiemels Год назад

Thanks.

@cjt5mith Месяц назад

I have seen other users say that this lens paired with a 2x teleconverter is a good option for shots of the moon - with the M50 it would be equivalent to a 1280mm lens with a full frame camera (400mm x 1.6 crop factor x 2 converter). This gets the moon to fill about half the frame meaning that less cropping is needed, and the moon is bright enough that the drop in minimum aperture to f/11 due to the converter is not an issue. Also because you can take time to focus manually the lack of autofocus doesn't matter either. Any thoughts? I found this lens for £72 used, the adapter to the M mount was about £25 and the teleconverter was £10. Total £107 which seems like a bargain.

@jmc2647 2 года назад

Lucky you the cheapest one I can find now is $200 still not bad thanks for the info

@markwiemels 2 года назад

Yeah, you just have to keep an eye out. Someone messaged me this week and got one on eBay for $20.

@enriquemorris Год назад

Hey mark! The whole review on this lent was just on point, amazing.🙌🏽 I shot videos in my adventures and catch wildlife with and lent of 55-250 mm lent is ok but sometimes the animal is to far away and definitely I think this is the lent for it and very good price. I have a adapted EF-EOSM That will work for that 400mm lent? Mark BIG thanks for the video💯👍🏽

@markwiemels Год назад

This lens comes in a few mounts, I have the PK mount, so have the PK to EOS-M adapter. So you just need the adapter for the lens mount the lens has.

@denizinan5895 3 года назад

The lens definitely serves for the purpose. Just wondering if it's also capable for moon photography 🌚. I am considering the affordable canon ef-s 55-250 and tamron 70-300 lenses for my m6 mark ii these days, will also add this giant to the list. Many thanks for the video.

@markwiemels 3 года назад

I think it could be good for moon photos. Its actually a better lens then I demonstrated here, after shooting the video. I discovered a layer of caked on dust on the rear element, that was easily cleaned, so I plan on getting out with it again.

@hypnodrone1617 3 года назад

It's amazing for moon photography. I just tried my first ever moon photoand the results were much better than I could have anticipated. If you're interested I've uploaded to instagram @blairgrylz

@hypnodrone1617 3 года назад

@@markwiemels It's really good for moon photography. I've just tested it out and i'm shocked how good it is (mainly because I am a complete noob)

@peterreber7671 3 года назад

I am also thinking of exactly the same zooms. Native long telephoto lenses is really the only thing the M system lacks

@jmoffitt36 Месяц назад

I use a Nikkor 180mm AI f2.8 on a em1 mkIII and have a vivitar 2x teleconverter. On MFT with the 2x that puts me at F11 wide open at 720mm equivalent. Works great with focus peaking. It’s awesome for shooting insects. Like a Macro from 3 feet away. It’s very sharp without the 2x. Especially when I stop the lens down to 5.6. It’s still a 5.6 360mm wide open. Depth of field and color really pop. Focus is a bit narrow wide open. I paid like $90 for all of with the adapter. I also have a new .71 speed booster and get good results. I have to really stop down for infinity focus. It cost twice as much It is amazing on my Nikkor 50mm 1.4 non ai.

@philaandrew100 Год назад

Nice shots. The green Parrots are Rainbow Lorikeets, the little blue bird was a Wren. You would really love wandering around with your camera here on the West Coast. No introduced birds and the light is something else.

@markwiemels Год назад

Oh, cool, thanks for sharing!

@andimuhjafar 3 года назад

Really great video! Informative and inspiring, thanks

@markwiemels 3 года назад

Thank you for the very kind words.

@MRing1107 3 года назад

So really with the crop factor that’s 640mm equivalent? I was thinking of getting one of the native lenses that can go to 200mm but that’s half the reach. Did you find yourself zooming in or out too much with your feet? Great video, I’d of likely not considered a vintage lens. I see the adapters for really cheap so that’s not a big issue either.

@markwiemels 3 года назад

Do some research on vintage lenses for birding and wildlife, there are a few lenses out there. 400mm fixed is a pretty standard bird lens, I was never really too close to use it.

@gameoverziggy 2 года назад

Sub'd! Really liked the video! I just bought my very first camera ever. A Canon Rebel Eos XS. Looking forward to watching through your content!

@markwiemels 2 года назад

Excellent. Enjoy the journey.

@36frames75 3 года назад

love the lorrekeets and blue fairy wrens

@markwiemels 3 года назад

Thanks! I will check it out…. once we can leave the house again.

@johannesimpybgg5174 7 месяцев назад

I really like your videos and since you've asked, yes, I would love to see more budget birding videos from you! I bought this lense for my M50 I dug out after seeing your video. It came with a 3x-4 Tele Converter. When adding this to the mix, the MF Peaking doesn't show up while shooting. Is there a trick to this? Not that I could ever hold a 3x400mm combo steady enough 😂

@jarenplayz1083 2 года назад

If you ever try this again I highly recommend a decent monopod for stability. It’s portable and decently priced.

@markwiemels 2 года назад

Yes, have one now!

@jarenplayz1083 2 года назад

@@markwiemels Great choice! Monopods are awesome in my opinion 😂

@dfq412 Год назад

@@markwiemels Hi Mark, what kind of Collar do use on the Tokina 400 ? Cant find one that fits

@apislapis 3 года назад

Again Mark, another thought provoking video. I have a new 100-400mm Sigma, but it is rather heavy. When I was last into photography on film I bought a Tamron Adaptall 2 54B 300mm F/5.6 Lens to use with my Olympus set up. The lens is very light and if I'm honest, would be easier to lug round on my mobility scooter. Of course this lens only has 3/4 the reach of your lovely Tokina bazooka, but I wonder if it's time reintroduce it once more into the sunlight as part of my travel bag? Thanks Mark.

@markwiemels 3 года назад

Yes, I'm struggling with the same decision, looking at 100-400 or a 70-300, big size difference. My heart says 100-400, but my head says I will get sick of lugging it around and it will end up staying home most of the time, and I should go with the 70-300.

@alanperez4921 Год назад

Sigma 150-600mm c. It’s a good option

@sebsexperience 3 года назад

The green guys are called Lorikeets as far as I know.

@markwiemels 3 года назад

ahh... yes, that sounds right thanks!

@BackpackeRom Год назад

Hi Mark, could you pls make a video for the lens hoods for canon M50 lenses (22mm, 11-22mm, 50mm and kit lens)??

@mickhurley7305 5 месяцев назад

I just pickled up an RMC Tokina 400mm f5.6 secondhand, based on your video. Could you tell me what sort of mount will work with that and a Canon M50 II EF-M .

@ohshoot444 2 года назад

I really enjoy your channel. Thank you.

@markwiemels 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@pawenowak4676 Год назад

bravo my friend, we don't have to take a bank loan to enjoy photography. I'm going to buy one for my Olympus OMD em10 ii, but I'm wondering if the Tokina 400mm RMC or the Sigma 400mm Multi Coated????

@sweetblueman Год назад

very nice video.. you have a fan from India too..

@billr6983 2 года назад

Is the image stabilized in camera or are you really steady handed? Some great shots and video snippets, very entertaining, good job.

@markwiemels 2 года назад

Thanks! I had to stabilise the video in editing, and it did a pretty good job. Makes the lens useable for video, as long as your are steady enough to give the editor 1/2 a chance.

@billr6983 2 года назад

@@markwiemels What editor did you use? I may have missed it if you mentioned it in the video, sorry.

@markwiemels 2 года назад

@@billr6983 final cut for video, luminar ai and capture one for photo.

@perincito 3 года назад

What adapter are you using?

@Jon-mz2wp 2 года назад

RIGHT ?! 😂

@berndtgeuze7191 Год назад

Question: i have some vintage lenses but i am not able to get them to shoot an image. Any idea how i can make it work? I use a m50 (1st gen) or should i update the firmware. Idk

@markwiemels Год назад

Setting in the menu system, operate shutting without lens.

3 года назад

Nice video, Like n.11 and Greetings from Italy :)

@markwiemels 3 года назад

Thank you!

@basukisugito3275 Год назад

Is it RMC or SD? I got the RMC and not got so good pictures as you do

@whiskor692 Год назад

Are those shots all raw?

@cursedfox4942 2 года назад

for manual you really need slower moving birds especially at that length

@markwiemels 2 года назад

I would say, "not moving at all birds" ;-)

@iwasapirateonce1639 3 года назад

Ahh these lens seem to go for >£150 now in the UK. ouch. I think a lot of people are getting into birdwatching atm. Never seen as many birds of prey as I have this summer, and my current 55-200 is just not enough reach for crisp photos.

@markwiemels 3 года назад

Keep an eye out, you will likely find a vintage lens, at a good price, if you just take your time.

@edwardshelton7365 2 года назад

Howdy is this the Olympus fit! which adapter did you use?

@markwiemels 2 года назад

It's PK mount from memory. I just bought a cheap adapter off ebay.

@josh6499 3 года назад

What ISO is too high for stopped down daylight shots in your opinion? What's your upper limit?

@markwiemels 3 года назад

For the M50, ideally I like to keep it under 1600, but I will shoot at what ever ISO is required up to 6400. Better to have a grainy shot than a blurry shot.

@4gsinema314 7 месяцев назад

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@omarallahouthi159 2 года назад

Greetings, floral scent. I bought a vivtar 90 230mm zoom lens. The problem is that I'm only good at close things, but the far trees don't give it clarity at all at 230mm. Is there a problem with the lens or is this device only for close-up objects? good greeting

@markwiemels 2 года назад

It should be for subjects near and far, hard for me to diagnose the issue without seeing it. Could be a number of different things, look up, “lens not focusing to infinity” make sure that’s not your issue.

@omarallahouthi159 2 года назад

@@markwiemels thx

@mohammadrafayathaquekhan6691 Год назад

is that capable for live sports?

@markwiemels Год назад

Yes.

@Jon-mz2wp 2 года назад

What kind of adapter/ speed booster needed ?! I have the Sigma version

@markwiemels 2 года назад

haha... I like your strategy! hopefully someone will see one of these!

@papimario8803 Год назад

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@Jon-mz2wp 2 года назад

What is the set up ????! 😂 😂 😂 i have a Canon M50ii that im currently attempt in to hook up to a Sigma 400mm Prime lens ! Which adapter if you may allow me !!! Thanks !

@markwiemels 2 года назад

You need to know that mount the Sigma lens is. It could be so many things, Pentax k mount, canon FD mount, M42 screw mount. Once you know the mount you can buy the correct adapter. If you don't know the mount, you might be able to take a photo and ask on a forum or Facebook group.

@getshamim 2 года назад

You still own this lens,how to find one,any tips

@markwiemels 2 года назад

Found mine on Ebay.

@smacher21 Год назад

What adapter did you use this lens with?

@markwiemels Год назад

PK mount to EF-M, but thats because my copy of the lens was PK mount.

@smacher21 Год назад

@@markwiemels PK is Pentax K?

@markwiemels Год назад

Yes

@smacher21 Год назад

Thank you

@josh6499 3 года назад

That looks like there was some condensation in there maybe.

@markwiemels 3 года назад

Possibly in the past, it’s dry now.

@eastcoastgaming8652 2 года назад

Hey, great video! Which adapter did you use for this?

@markwiemels 2 года назад

K&F brand. Just be sure to get the correct mount, which will vary based on the lens you buy. This is a PK mount from memory.

@eastcoastgaming8652 2 года назад

@@markwiemels Thanks, Mark!

@perrypelican9476 2 года назад

Wouldn't a tripod be good?

@markwiemels 2 года назад

Monopod is really what is called for, but the lens was missing it’s tripod collar, meaning you could break the camera If you connect to the camera tripod mount.

@perrypelican9476 2 года назад

@@markwiemels aha. Makes sense.In that case, your shots are very clear considering.i could never get shots that steady.