DSLR for Milky Way

[GoodOleJim]

I'm very well versed in telescopic photography, but am new to dslr work. I'm looking for a nice and sturdy tripod and a couple good lenses for my dslr.

 

I have a nice dslr, a Canon 80D, and want to pair a couple good lenses for milky way and night photography with it. Does anyone have any experience here?

 

Thank you!

Jim

[M40]

Have a look through this thread, this lens is on my wishlist...

 

[GoodOleJim]

That's actually the one I have bookmarked right now. I've heard nothing but incredible things about it, and the pictures hold up to the reputation.

[Captain Scarlet]

I have the Samsung 24mm/1.4 and the 14mm/2.8 both frequently recommended for wide MW shots. I really like them both.

cheers Magnus

these were both done using them, the 24 for both I think

Edited December 23, 2020 by Captain Magenta

[GoodOleJim]

7 minutes ago, Captain Magenta said:

I have the Samsung 24mm/1.4 and the 14mm/2.8 both frequently recommended for wide MW shots. I really like them both.

cheers Magnus

these were both done using them, the 24 for both I think

 

 

This sounds like it's exactly what I'm looking for. I'm having trouble finding it on the internet. Do you have a link?

[Captain Scarlet]

Just had a look. They seem to be more expensive than when I got mine. I see you’re in the US, where I think they may be marketed under a different brand name; try also Rokinon, Bower, Opteka, Vivitar, Phoenix and Quantaray