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Post by ragingpotatoyt on Aug 28, 2018 21:56:19 GMT -8
The Camera I use for my occasional high quality Ferry spotting I use the Pentax K-52 I quite enjoy it
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Post by QoNW Fan on Apr 4, 2023 19:23:32 GMT -8
Hi, I am fairly new to photography so I was wondering if someone could give me advice on a good lens to buy for ferry photography from a distance. I have a Canon 60D camera with a decent wide angle lens, but I would like something that could be used for long distance use. I know the lens' can be pricey, so I am hoping for something under $1,000 CAD. Thanks so much!
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Post by Charles on Apr 5, 2023 11:27:30 GMT -8
For a telephoto, I’d look for a 70-200 f/4 or a 70-300. The F/4 will give you better light and is sharper but the 300 has that extra reach. A really good jack of all trades is the 24-105 f/4, it’s decently sharp and has such a large range!
Look for used lenses, you’ll get good quality used glass for so much cheaper than brand new. Sigma and Tamron also make good quality lenses, maybe not to the same extent as a Canon L lens but unless you’re shooting professionally, who cares…
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 5, 2023 12:48:27 GMT -8
... if someone could give me advice on a good lens to buy for ferry photography from a distance. I too would recommend a used 70-300 zoom. You could ask at camera stores (such as Kerrisdale) that sell used equipment. They will probably allow you to return a lens within a period of a few days if you are not satisfied.
Because of the move to mirrorless cameras many lenses built for DSLR's are available in the used market (mirrorless owners upgrading to newer lenses designed for mirrorless). You should be able to find something for a $1000 or less.
If you are starting fresh in photography I would not recommend buying into a DSLR system. They are not obsolete yet, but mirrorless is where anything beyond cell phone photography has gone.
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 5, 2023 13:17:28 GMT -8
Here's a used Tamron lens compatible with Canon EF mount that would probably work well for you.
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Post by QoNW Fan on Apr 5, 2023 14:11:43 GMT -8
Thanks Charles and WettCoast ! Can you tell me if this is the same as the used lens you sent me? This appears to be in new condition on Amazon for just $20 more than the kerrisdale cameras option. I live in Victoria so amazon would be a good shipping option for me.
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 5, 2023 18:37:26 GMT -8
That Tamron lens from Amazon may be in US dollars. If it is CAD go for it. With up to 400 mm of 'reach' you should be able to do some really nice ferry photography. The downside on this lens is its 'slow' meaning the maximum apertures will make the lens less useful in low light situations. I don't think that is a big issue though, and the lens is relatively small.
There is an optional tripod collar for it which you might want if you decide you will do photography with a tripod. You probably don't need to buy that now, however.
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Post by QoNW Fan on Apr 5, 2023 22:03:16 GMT -8
That Tamron lens from Amazon may be in US dollars. If it is CAD go for it. With up to 400 mm of 'reach' you should be able to do some really nice ferry photography. The downside on this lens is its 'slow' meaning the maximum apertures will make the lens less useful in low light situations. I don't think that is a big issue though, and the lens is relatively small. There is an optional tripod collar for it which you might want if you decide you will do photography with a tripod. You probably don't need to buy that now, however. Looks like it's CAD. This lens looks perfect, I wouldn't need it for any low light situations so that won't be an issue. Just some classic daytime ferry shots and maybe some wildlife photography once I get the hang of it. Thanks!
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Post by paulvanb on Apr 6, 2023 21:14:56 GMT -8
Hi, I am fairly new to photography so I was wondering if someone could give me advice on a good lens to buy for ferry photography from a distance. I have a Canon 60D camera with a decent wide angle lens, but I would like something that could be used for long distance use. I know the lens' can be pricey, so I am hoping for something under $1,000 CAD. Thanks so much! I am a Canon shooter - professionally for real estate, and for fun with other stuff. I did a lookup of that lens, comparing it to the Sigma of that size.(I use the Sigma version) Autofocus with the Sigma can be painful at times, but there is a good third party tripod collar that you can get. Avoid the Canon 70-300 lens as it has horrible purple fringing. Ideally, investing in an F4 70-200 F4 is good. Kerrisdale Cameras has a used F2.8 for $900, and will have good image stabilization. The original F4 does not. Not sure which camera you are using, but if it is APS-C, your crop factor is 1.6, which will give a greater focal length. Canon L lenses are always a good investment. If you can afford it, invest in 24-105L. Fabulous piece of glass that I have kept to use with my Canon mirrorless cameras using an adapter.
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Post by QoNW Fan on Apr 6, 2023 22:33:58 GMT -8
Hi, I am fairly new to photography so I was wondering if someone could give me advice on a good lens to buy for ferry photography from a distance. I have a Canon 60D camera with a decent wide angle lens, but I would like something that could be used for long distance use. I know the lens' can be pricey, so I am hoping for something under $1,000 CAD. Thanks so much! I am a Canon shooter - professionally for real estate, and for fun with other stuff. I did a lookup of that lens, comparing it to the Sigma of that size.(I use the Sigma version) Autofocus with the Sigma can be painful at times, but there is a good third party tripod collar that you can get. Avoid the Canon 70-300 lens as it has horrible purple fringing. Ideally, investing in an F4 70-200 F4 is good. Kerrisdale Cameras has a used F2.8 for $900, and will have good image stabilization. The original F4 does not. Not sure which camera you are using, but if it is APS-C, your crop factor is 1.6, which will give a greater focal length. Canon L lenses are always a good investment. If you can afford it, invest in 24-105L. Fabulous piece of glass that I have kept to use with my Canon mirrorless cameras using an adapter. Hey thanks for your advice. I am still a beginner when it comes to real cameras, I have always used my phone cameras for photography but now I feel I am ready for the step up. Because of that I am still in the process of learning camera terms and technology, like aperture, exposure, fringing, etc.. so forgive me for that. I think I will look for some good YouTube lessons for beginners. My camera is a Canon EOS 90D, I invested in it a few years back but I haven't had a lot of time to get started until now. Thoughts on the 90D?
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Post by paulvanb on Apr 7, 2023 12:13:00 GMT -8
I am a Canon shooter - professionally for real estate, and for fun with other stuff. I did a lookup of that lens, comparing it to the Sigma of that size.(I use the Sigma version) Autofocus with the Sigma can be painful at times, but there is a good third party tripod collar that you can get. Avoid the Canon 70-300 lens as it has horrible purple fringing. Ideally, investing in an F4 70-200 F4 is good. Kerrisdale Cameras has a used F2.8 for $900, and will have good image stabilization. The original F4 does not. Not sure which camera you are using, but if it is APS-C, your crop factor is 1.6, which will give a greater focal length. Canon L lenses are always a good investment. If you can afford it, invest in 24-105L. Fabulous piece of glass that I have kept to use with my Canon mirrorless cameras using an adapter. Hey thanks for your advice. I am still a beginner when it comes to real cameras, I have always used my phone cameras for photography but now I feel I am ready for the step up. Because of that I am still in the process of learning camera terms and technology, like aperture, exposure, fringing, etc.. so forgive me for that. I think I will look for some good YouTube lessons for beginners. My camera is a Canon EOS 90D, I invested in it a few years back but I haven't had a lot of time to get started until now. Thoughts on the 90D? No worries! In most cases I buy my camera bodies new, and pick up the lenses used. I did a look up of your camera. It is the last APS-C DSLR body they made. It ahs great specs and well-liked. If you are also going to do video, be sure that you get a card that can support 4K video. The lenses I recommended will pair very well with your camera, and with the 1.6 crop factor, (100mm at 1.6 will give an equivalent of of 160mm) you will get more than enough reach with both lenses. Think of them as an investment. I have found that investing in quality glass in most cases does give you a better finished product. The nice thing about buying these, if you choose to go to a full frame camera body like the 6D and MKII, 5D MK II and newer, these will work great with them. Both suggested lenses are available used from Kerrisdale Cameras. Not sure where you live, but in my one visit at their Victoria location, and the location here that I visit on a regular basis on the north shore, they are very helpful. If you are lucky, they might give you a package deal, but don't quote me on that. Feel free to message me if you have any further questions, and I am sure that guys like Wettcoast and Low Light Mike would also be will to add their two cents.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 7, 2023 16:38:01 GMT -8
...and I am sure that guys like Wettcoast and Low Light Mike would also be will to add their two cents. I'm the "non-interchangeable lens guy" here, and I enjoy shooting with two different types of fixed-lens Sony cameras. My larger camera is a Sony DSC-RX10 (mark iv), and my new vlogging camera is a little Sony DSC-RX100 (mark vii). For me, it's the simplicity of a fixed lens camera that I enjoy. I'm limiting myself, for sure. But I'm ok with that #Content.
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Post by QoNW Fan on Apr 7, 2023 19:19:09 GMT -8
Hey thanks for your advice. I am still a beginner when it comes to real cameras, I have always used my phone cameras for photography but now I feel I am ready for the step up. Because of that I am still in the process of learning camera terms and technology, like aperture, exposure, fringing, etc.. so forgive me for that. I think I will look for some good YouTube lessons for beginners. My camera is a Canon EOS 90D, I invested in it a few years back but I haven't had a lot of time to get started until now. Thoughts on the 90D? No worries! In most cases I buy my camera bodies new, and pick up the lenses used. I did a look up of your camera. It is the last APS-C DSLR body they made. It ahs great specs and well-liked. If you are also going to do video, be sure that you get a card that can support 4K video. The lenses I recommended will pair very well with your camera, and with the 1.6 crop factor, (100mm at 1.6 will give an equivalent of of 160mm) you will get more than enough reach with both lenses. Think of them as an investment. I have found that investing in quality glass in most cases does give you a better finished product. The nice thing about buying these, if you choose to go to a full frame camera body like the 6D and MKII, 5D MK II and newer, these will work great with them. Both suggested lenses are available used from Kerrisdale Cameras. Not sure where you live, but in my one visit at their Victoria location, and the location here that I visit on a regular basis on the north shore, they are very helpful. If you are lucky, they might give you a package deal, but don't quote me on that. Feel free to message me if you have any further questions, and I am sure that guys like Wettcoast and Low Light Mike would also be will to add their two cents. Awesome! Glad to hear I got a good camera, now the decision is just which lens. I definitely agree that investing in a good lens is worth the money, no point in getting a lesser-quality lens that won't deliver the same great results just to save a few dollars. Can you tell me your thoughts on this lens? I was just recommended it by Ollie and he said this one is nice because it has much more range, so I won't have to switch my lens very often. I appreciate your help very much!
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Post by QoNW Fan on Apr 7, 2023 19:31:48 GMT -8
...and I am sure that guys like Wettcoast and Low Light Mike would also be will to add their two cents. I'm the "non-interchangeable lens guy" here, and I enjoy shooting with two different types of fixed-lens Sony cameras. My larger camera is a Sony DSC-RX10 (mark iv), and my new vlogging camera is a little Sony DSC-RX100 (mark vii). For me, it's the simplicity of a fixed lens camera that I enjoy. I'm limiting myself, for sure. But I'm ok with that #Content. Love your videos and photos! I can completely relate, it makes life much easier not having to switch lenses all the time, simplicity is the best! I still watch your Queen of Nanaimo video whenever I need something relaxing, ferry horns can be quite soothing! In fact, I'm gonna watch it again right now!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 7, 2023 20:28:22 GMT -8
Love your videos and photos! I can completely relate, it makes life much easier not having to switch lenses all the time, simplicity is the best! I still watch your Queen of Nanaimo video whenever I need something relaxing, ferry horns can be quite soothing! In fact, I'm gonna watch it again right now! Thanks so much.
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 7, 2023 21:23:18 GMT -8
Awesome! Glad to hear I got a good camera, now the decision is just which lens. I definitely agree that investing in a good lens is worth the money, no point in getting a lesser-quality lens that won't deliver the same great results just to save a few dollars. Can you tell me your thoughts on this lens? I was just recommended it by Ollie and he said this one is nice because it has much more range, so I won't have to switch my lens very often. I appreciate your help very much! A lens with such a massive range (22x) will bring with it significant compromises. But according to Dustin Abbott it does pretty well in spite of that.
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Post by QoNW Fan on Apr 7, 2023 23:31:26 GMT -8
Awesome! Glad to hear I got a good camera, now the decision is just which lens. I definitely agree that investing in a good lens is worth the money, no point in getting a lesser-quality lens that won't deliver the same great results just to save a few dollars. Can you tell me your thoughts on this lens? I was just recommended it by Ollie and he said this one is nice because it has much more range, so I won't have to switch my lens very often. I appreciate your help very much! A lens with such a massive range (22x) will bring with it significant compromises. But according to Dustin Abbott it does pretty well in spite of that. I found a great video showcasing the lens here (Created by PhotoRec TV, on YouTube) and this is a great video because it takes place on the ocean, looks to be the US ferries just south of here. I must say this lens looks fantastic, I am really hoping for crisp photos that you can zoom in on and see the details of the shot nicely on Flickr, and this lens looks like it can do a very solid job for a decent price. I wonder how this lens compares to the Tamron 100-400. I will be taking my time to save up for a lens so if anyone has any suggestions for alternative lenses that can beat this lens (Tamron 18-400) as a good alternative (hopefully under or close to $1000, please let me know! I have plenty of time to take suggestions
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Post by Kahloke on Apr 8, 2023 6:25:51 GMT -8
A lens with such a massive range (22x) will bring with it significant compromises. But according to Dustin Abbott it does pretty well in spite of that. I found a great video showcasing the lens here (Created by PhotoRec TV, on YouTube) and this is a great video because it takes place on the ocean, looks to be the US ferries just south of here. I must say this lens looks fantastic, I am really hoping for crisp photos that you can zoom in on and see the details of the shot nicely on Flickr, and this lens looks like it can do a very solid job for a decent price. I wonder how this lens compares to the Tamron 100-400. I will be taking my time to save up for a lens so if anyone has any suggestions for alternative lenses that can beat this lens (Tamron 18-400) as a good alternative (hopefully under or close to $1000, please let me know! I have plenty of time to take suggestions The Tamron should be a good all purpose lens for you. I have a Tamron 16-300 lens that I use with my Nikon D3300, and it does well for me. I'm kind of like Low Light Mike, I prefer not having to change out lenses all the time. I'm not even an amateur photographer, so I don't need a lot of the fancier features and custom settings of the more professional rigs. I also have a Nikon 10-24 wide angle lens that I use for architectural shoots. That one does a really nice job of getting me the wider angles without the fish-eye distortion, and is good in low light situations, like indoors, which is where I typically use that lens. That was a cool video link. Yeah, that guy was on MV Chelan heading to Friday Harbor.
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Post by paulvanb on Apr 8, 2023 7:28:10 GMT -8
No worries! In most cases I buy my camera bodies new, and pick up the lenses used. I did a look up of your camera. It is the last APS-C DSLR body they made. It ahs great specs and well-liked. If you are also going to do video, be sure that you get a card that can support 4K video. The lenses I recommended will pair very well with your camera, and with the 1.6 crop factor, (100mm at 1.6 will give an equivalent of of 160mm) you will get more than enough reach with both lenses. Think of them as an investment. I have found that investing in quality glass in most cases does give you a better finished product. The nice thing about buying these, if you choose to go to a full frame camera body like the 6D and MKII, 5D MK II and newer, these will work great with them. Both suggested lenses are available used from Kerrisdale Cameras. Not sure where you live, but in my one visit at their Victoria location, and the location here that I visit on a regular basis on the north shore, they are very helpful. If you are lucky, they might give you a package deal, but don't quote me on that. Feel free to message me if you have any further questions, and I am sure that guys like Wettcoast and Low Light Mike would also be will to add their two cents. Awesome! Glad to hear I got a good camera, now the decision is just which lens. I definitely agree that investing in a good lens is worth the money, no point in getting a lesser-quality lens that won't deliver the same great results just to save a few dollars. Can you tell me your thoughts on this lens? I was just recommended it by Ollie and he said this one is nice because it has much more range, so I won't have to switch my lens very often. I appreciate your help very much! In looking up the specs of that lens, it looks well-engineered, but it will come down to image sharpness. Older lenses like this can suffer from pin cushioning - the opposite of barrel distortion on wide angle lenses. If you start shooting raw, most raw editors should have a lens correction setting for it. This lens model is only four years old. Kerrisdale Cameras carries this lens, so go give it a try! The only downside to this is if you decide at a later date to go full frame. This lens may not work well as it is an EF-S mount, meaning at wider focal points you would get some serious vignetting.
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Post by paulvanb on Apr 8, 2023 8:07:53 GMT -8
A lens with such a massive range (22x) will bring with it significant compromises. But according to Dustin Abbott it does pretty well in spite of that. I found a great video showcasing the lens here (Created by PhotoRec TV, on YouTube) and this is a great video because it takes place on the ocean, looks to be the US ferries just south of here. I must say this lens looks fantastic, I am really hoping for crisp photos that you can zoom in on and see the details of the shot nicely on Flickr, and this lens looks like it can do a very solid job for a decent price. I wonder how this lens compares to the Tamron 100-400. I will be taking my time to save up for a lens so if anyone has any suggestions for alternative lenses that can beat this lens (Tamron 18-400) as a good alternative (hopefully under or close to $1000, please let me know! I have plenty of time to take suggestions I watched the video and downloaded the raw files that the video host offered. Depending upon light and subject matter, this lens does hold up, but to get the best images out of it you will need to shoot raw and bring them into a program like Adobe Lightroom to get the your best out of this lens. Zooming in on a subject far away, not so sharp. Zooming in close range is quite sharp. So, if you are on a ferry in Active Pass, your shots should be reasonably sharp of passing ships, but if you are trying to zoom in on distant objects like Mt. Baker from anywhere in Oak Bay, it will probably be grainy and somewhat soft.
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Post by QoNW Fan on Apr 8, 2023 17:15:22 GMT -8
I found a great video showcasing the lens here (Created by PhotoRec TV, on YouTube) and this is a great video because it takes place on the ocean, looks to be the US ferries just south of here. I must say this lens looks fantastic, I am really hoping for crisp photos that you can zoom in on and see the details of the shot nicely on Flickr, and this lens looks like it can do a very solid job for a decent price. I wonder how this lens compares to the Tamron 100-400. I will be taking my time to save up for a lens so if anyone has any suggestions for alternative lenses that can beat this lens (Tamron 18-400) as a good alternative (hopefully under or close to $1000, please let me know! I have plenty of time to take suggestions I watched the video and downloaded the raw files that the video host offered. Depending upon light and subject matter, this lens does hold up, but to get the best images out of it you will need to shoot raw and bring them into a program like Adobe Lightroom to get the your best out of this lens. Zooming in on a subject far away, not so sharp. Zooming in close range is quite sharp. So, if you are on a ferry in Active Pass, your shots should be reasonably sharp of passing ships, but if you are trying to zoom in on distant objects like Mt. Baker from anywhere in Oak Bay, it will probably be grainy and somewhat soft. That sounds great for me, I really want to be able to take sharp photos of ferries, with the snowy mountains in the background like many in this community have posted. There are so many incredible photographers on here!
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Post by QoNW Fan on Apr 8, 2023 17:16:22 GMT -8
I found a great video showcasing the lens here (Created by PhotoRec TV, on YouTube) and this is a great video because it takes place on the ocean, looks to be the US ferries just south of here. I must say this lens looks fantastic, I am really hoping for crisp photos that you can zoom in on and see the details of the shot nicely on Flickr, and this lens looks like it can do a very solid job for a decent price. I wonder how this lens compares to the Tamron 100-400. I will be taking my time to save up for a lens so if anyone has any suggestions for alternative lenses that can beat this lens (Tamron 18-400) as a good alternative (hopefully under or close to $1000, please let me know! I have plenty of time to take suggestions The Tamron should be a good all purpose lens for you. I have a Tamron 16-300 lens that I use with my Nikon D3300, and it does well for me. I'm kind of like Low Light Mike, I prefer not having to change out lenses all the time. I'm not even an amateur photographer, so I don't need a lot of the fancier features and custom settings of the more professional rigs. I also have a Nikon 10-24 wide angle lens that I use for architectural shoots. That one does a really nice job of getting me the wider angles without the fish-eye distortion, and is good in low light situations, like indoors, which is where I typically use that lens. That was a cool video link. Yeah, that guy was on MV Chelan heading to Friday Harbor. Thanks! How would you say the 16-300 compares to the 18-400 for sharpness? Ideally I would like the subject (ferry) to be sharp and clear, with mountains in the background.
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Post by paulvanb on Apr 8, 2023 21:09:52 GMT -8
The Tamron should be a good all purpose lens for you. I have a Tamron 16-300 lens that I use with my Nikon D3300, and it does well for me. I'm kind of like Low Light Mike, I prefer not having to change out lenses all the time. I'm not even an amateur photographer, so I don't need a lot of the fancier features and custom settings of the more professional rigs. I also have a Nikon 10-24 wide angle lens that I use for architectural shoots. That one does a really nice job of getting me the wider angles without the fish-eye distortion, and is good in low light situations, like indoors, which is where I typically use that lens. That was a cool video link. Yeah, that guy was on MV Chelan heading to Friday Harbor. Thanks! How would you say the 16-300 compares to the 18-400 for sharpness? Ideally I would like the subject (ferry) to be sharp and clear, with mountains in the background. So, where are you planning on shooting from? To be correct, DP Review says the 18-400 is from 2017, and the 16-300 is from 2014.
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Post by QoNW Fan on Apr 8, 2023 21:20:19 GMT -8
Thanks! How would you say the 16-300 compares to the 18-400 for sharpness? Ideally I would like the subject (ferry) to be sharp and clear, with mountains in the background. So, where are you planning on shooting from? To be correct, DP Review says the 18-400 is from 2017, and the 16-300 is from 2014. I'd like to be able to take photos from the terminals when ferries are docking/departing, or while I am on the ferry I'd like to be able to take photos of other ferries in the distance, and in active pass. It would be very nice to walk through the forests and take photos of wildlife in the distance.
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Post by paulvanb on Apr 8, 2023 21:52:15 GMT -8
So, where are you planning on shooting from? To be correct, DP Review says the 18-400 is from 2017, and the 16-300 is from 2014. I'd like to be able to take photos from the terminals when ferries are docking/departing, or while I am on the ferry I'd like to be able to take photos of other ferries in the distance, and in active pass. It would be very nice to walk through the forests and take photos of wildlife in the distance. The 400mm would give you more reach, and it is in your dollar range. Both have image stabilization. If I could only buy one lens and wasn't planning to upgrade my camera, and using your price point - this would probably be the lens I would choose. The 16-300 does not appear on the Kerrisdale Cameras web site.
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