best camera lens for safari image
Adair
Would this do far a Safari or do I need 300mm? I just don't get the whole mm thing...
It's getting a bit pricey now and this is the lens that comes with a bundle deal. Would this be good for a safari?
Answer
For a zoom simply divide the higher number by the lower number. In tis case 200/55=3.63. The main point to remember is that zoom is not magnification, they are two completely different things. For example a camera can have a focal range of 5-25mm and be 5X zoom, while another can have a focal range of 33-100mm and offer only 3X zoom. However, the 100mm, being a longer focal point, will actually get you closer (magnification) to your subject.
Having said all that, 300mm is a longer focal point than 200mm and would get your closer for your safari. Another consideration would be the resolution of the camera. A 10MP camera will capture a larger image than a 5MP camera. In these regards, you could crop and enlarge an image while maintaining high image quality.
For a zoom simply divide the higher number by the lower number. In tis case 200/55=3.63. The main point to remember is that zoom is not magnification, they are two completely different things. For example a camera can have a focal range of 5-25mm and be 5X zoom, while another can have a focal range of 33-100mm and offer only 3X zoom. However, the 100mm, being a longer focal point, will actually get you closer (magnification) to your subject.
Having said all that, 300mm is a longer focal point than 200mm and would get your closer for your safari. Another consideration would be the resolution of the camera. A 10MP camera will capture a larger image than a 5MP camera. In these regards, you could crop and enlarge an image while maintaining high image quality.
What is the best Nikon telephoto lens for wildlife photography?
Kevin
I have multiple Nikon cameras and a strong interest in wildlife photography. I'm interested in a AF-s or AF-i lens with VR under $1000 that would allow me to take sharp pictures of wildlife at a distance. It'd be nice to have at least a 300mm, either zoom or not.
What have you used, what did you like about it, and what do you suggest?
Answer
We would suggest the Nikon 80-400 zoom lens. It is very sharp and you can see a comparison between the 80-400 and the 80-200 with 2X teleconvertor here http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/Teleconverters.html. If you want reach rather get a longer lens than using tele-converters.
My wife shoots with the 80-400 lens and I offered her the Nikon 200-400 f4 VR lens but she preferred to stay with her 80-400! The only downside of the 80-400 is that it doesn't have a motor but that has not stopped my wife from getting action shots of birds in flight, running cheetahs etc.
You can read more about the Nikon 80-400 here http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/best-safari-lens.html.
We have tried third-party lenses like Sigma and were not happy with the results - try to get the same brand lenses as your camera. We had the top-of-the -range Sigma zoom 300-800mm and sold it after a few months due to lack of image sharpness.
We have seen a few second-hand 80-400 lenses for sale so it is possible to get them for under $1000.
We would suggest the Nikon 80-400 zoom lens. It is very sharp and you can see a comparison between the 80-400 and the 80-200 with 2X teleconvertor here http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/Teleconverters.html. If you want reach rather get a longer lens than using tele-converters.
My wife shoots with the 80-400 lens and I offered her the Nikon 200-400 f4 VR lens but she preferred to stay with her 80-400! The only downside of the 80-400 is that it doesn't have a motor but that has not stopped my wife from getting action shots of birds in flight, running cheetahs etc.
You can read more about the Nikon 80-400 here http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/best-safari-lens.html.
We have tried third-party lenses like Sigma and were not happy with the results - try to get the same brand lenses as your camera. We had the top-of-the -range Sigma zoom 300-800mm and sold it after a few months due to lack of image sharpness.
We have seen a few second-hand 80-400 lenses for sale so it is possible to get them for under $1000.
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