Safari....lens: I will be going on an African safari and need some help. I have a D7000 and a Nikkor 28-300 lens, what other lens would I need if any? Hoping some of you guys have gone...

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Mar 12, 2013 13:07:25 #

JF9

I will be going on an African safari and need some help. I have a D7000 and a Nikkor 28-300 lens, what other lens would I need if any? Hoping some of you guys have gone and have recommendations! Thank you all.

Mar 12, 2013 14:53:31 #

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Sigma 150-500
Sigma 120-400

Mar 12, 2013 15:25:33 #

JF9

Thank you JR1. Any wider angle lens?

Mar 12, 2013 15:46:50 #

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

If you can afford it and that is NOT intended as it sounded then only one great lens

sorry

Sigma 55-500

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sigma-50-500mm-f-4-6.3-EX-DG-HSM-Lens-Review.aspx

also

See here,

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-95596-1.html

Mar 12, 2013 15:49:00 #

JF9

What about a 1.4 teleconverter?

Mar 12, 2013 15:51:13 #

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

JF9 wrote:

What about a 1.4 teleconverter?

I agree but you would lose AF, the viewfinder image would be darker

Mar 12, 2013 15:55:43 #

JF9

Thanks JR1!!

Mar 12, 2013 15:56:53 #

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

My personal choice would be to rent a lens, go for the Sigma 55-500 or 150-500, take plenty of decent cards I have two D7000s and the 28-300 Nikkor, on safari, you really shouldn't need a "wide" you are shooting animals, get extra batteries and solar battery charger.

Personally I have always used Meike battery grips on my D7000s

Also you should have no lighting problams so to save weight a monopod rather than tripod

Mar 12, 2013 15:57:48 #

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

GET good camera insurance, you need not pay more than about $100 a year

Mar 12, 2013 15:59:15 #

JF9

OK thank you!

Mar 12, 2013 17:24:07 #

SteveR Loc: Michigan

I would suggest the Nikkor 10-24mm wide angle lens. Will you be on the savanah where there will be a lot of opportunities for wide shots? If so, I'd suggest a second camera for the wide angle lens. You don't want to be constantly changing lenses. Also, if you're in a situation where you're shooting wildlife, you may want the 28-300mm on one camera and a longer lens on another. Believe me, it's a pain continually changing out lenses. It might be a good excuse to buy a D800 or D7100. After all, what better time to invest in your equipment (p.s. you'd be more than happy with the D800 if it's in budget). If you do get a second camera, you may want to look at the Op-Tech dual camera strap.

P.S. Make sure you insure everything with a rider to your homeowners insurance.

Mar 12, 2013 18:03:23 #

Stevesaxe Loc: Marblehead

Hello,
I can help you. What country or countries are you traveling too? I have a safari company in Tanzania. I travel there two or three times a year.

Mar 12, 2013 18:42:37 #

JF9

Thanks all!
Stevesaxe, just so happens going to Tanzania, Serengeti, ngorongoro, tarangire, lake many area.

Mar 12, 2013 18:48:36 #

Stevesaxe Loc: Marblehead

What time of year? And where are you staying? Private or group safari?

Mar 12, 2013 19:19:06 #

JF9

End of feb 2014 to the beginning of march. Private, not set in stone yet.

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