Wildlife photography is a challenging, yet fulfilling activity. It produces the most awe-inspiring photos, but the process it takes to capture those images requires much effort. To help you in this pursuit, bring the necessary lenses.
Packing light is often not an applicable tip for wildlife photographers because there can be numerous potential subjects that might either be too close or too far from the photographer.
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First, be sure to bring a telephoto lens having at least a 400mm equivalent range for capturing photos that are far-off. Certain models can produce sharp images even if the fauna is very distant and the light is low; examples are the Canon 100-400mm and Sigma 150-600mm lenses with fast zooms (f/2.8).
Bringing a teleconverter is also a great way of extending the reach of long lenses. It is important, however, to research the compatibility of the teleconverter to whatever lens you brought.
For extreme close-up shots (for little animals), a 1:1 macro lens would suffice. The Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens is a popular choice among novice and experienced photographers alike.
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If you choose to get close to your subjects, you can use a general purpose lens. For landscape-style photos, a wide-angle zoom lens is needed; and for environment-type shots, a medium-range zoom lens would work fine.
Hi, thanks for dropping by this blog. My name is Jack Elway, and I’m a retired photographer. Right now, I’m in Denver shooting wildlife and nature photography. Follow me on Facebook for more articles on photography.
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