I went to the butterfly exhibit. At the last minute, my friend asked to borrow a lens so I brought my Tamron 16-300 which I hadn't used in a couple of years. I also brought the Nikon 55-300. I ended up using both. It was crowded and soon discovered I had to keep backing up with the 55-300 to get a shot. I had a great time and hope to go back soon.

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I am taking my trusty Nikon 55-300.

I just want to thank everyone for taking the time to share your knowledge with me.

Thank you to all that responded. All of the reasons you suggested for each lens were the reasons I was considering them. I might have to take both but not sure about changing the lens inside the exhibit. I may have to go twice!

I will be going to a butterfly garden next week. I am not sure which one of my lenses I should take. I shoot with a Nikon D7200. I have my kit lens 55-300, a Nikon 70-300, and a Sigma 17-70. Any advice on which lens and shooting butterflies, in general, is much appreciated.