Question by : what camera lens is good for wildlife?
We are looking for a new DSLR – lens in anticipation of a safari trip to Kenya. But we are photography neophytes, and don’t know what to look for– simple to use, telephoto to see those animals!
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Answer by Adam Dalton
Depending on which animals you would like to picture, macro lenses give a really nice effect but are for objects that are quiet close. If its a safari a zoom lens might be ideal so you can take pictures in better quality from slightly further away. Editing a photo on photoshop can also give you the impressive macro lens effect after you come back on your trip.
Both of these lenses are quiet expensive but i have them and they are well worth the investment if you are interested in photography. If not rentals is something to look into.
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How much do you want to pay for a lens? A super telephoto can be quite expensive.
Canon 100 mm – 400 mm f 4.5 – 5.6 IS isn’t “that” heavy (less than 4 pounds).
Pretty good reach http://www.flickr.com/photos/little_pooky/2349994755/
I use a 300mm lens and get great pictures but you could also use a 200mm as well–anything over this is really overkill or for professional photographers.
A wide angle or “fisheye” lens is fun for getting landscape shots.