400 mm zoom options for Africa
Feb 4, 2018 10:22:31 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
Bullfrog Bill wrote:
We are headed for Botswana and S. Africa in Oct.-Nov. for 3 weeks. I have a D 850 and a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 with a Nikon 2X telconverter. I am considering renting a nikon 80-400 4.5-5.6. The weight is about the same and filter size are both 77mm. The reviews seem to agree that in the 300-400mm range the 80-400 is soft. The 2x converter brings the f2.8 to 5.6 which is where I would be with the 70-400. Which would you prefer?
i would not use anything beyond 150-200mm in africa. not needed.
Feb 4, 2018 13:46:57 #
wj cody wrote:
i would not use anything beyond 150-200mm in africa. not needed.
I disagree.
You’ll never know how far away the animals will be. On our trip, the giraffes were probably a mile away and never came closer. Be prepared with a versatile long zoom lens as well as a separate camera capable of shooting close. This may be a once in a lifetime trip with once in a lifetime photos. Don’t miss any.
Feb 5, 2018 08:36:07 #
since I already have a top quality Minolta 70-200mm lens and 2x tc, and have proven their worth, i'll stick with that combo.
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