Camera Equipment for Zoo Photography
Hi Everyone,
I'm planning my 1st zoo trip coming up in the next few weeks.I'm using a 50D and I am not sure which lenses to take with me. I'm going mid week so there shouldn't be much of a crowd.The majority of the exhibits are natural habitat.
I would like to take only 2 lenses and a flash.I am thinking of taking my 17-55 IS for wide shots and low light.I have a 70-200 f/4 IS and a 300 f/4 IS.I'm torn between the 2.I also have a 1.4X TC.
Any suggestions would be most welcome.
Regards,
Jim
Re: Camera Equipment for Zoo Photography
Colin,
Thanks for your input.I have done some shooting with the 1.4X TC on the 70-200 and the 300,but not extensively.I have been getting pretty good results.The IQ is better with the 70-200 and the TC.The 300+TC needs a lot of light.
Jim
Re: Camera Equipment for Zoo Photography
Hi Graham,
Nice photos from the Marwell Zoo.I'm going to the Columbus Zoo in Ohio my 1st trip.Then to the Pittsburgh Zoo for another.I was planning on using the 17-55 for some outside group photos(going with 6 other people) and also for any indoor exhibits that will most likely need a fast lens.
An unrelated question for you.I have been considering a longer telephoto purchase before airshow season here.Looking at the 400 or the 100-400.Do you have any experience with the latter?
Jim
Re: Camera Equipment for Zoo Photography
Hi Dave,
Thanks for your comments.The P&S is a good idea.Also the polariser suggestion,thanks for that.Will definitely take one with me.
It just hit me.I have 6 other people that could carry equipment:)
I think I'll take both my telephotos.
Jim
Re: Camera Equipment for Zoo Photography
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Jim B.
An unrelated question for you.I have been considering a longer telephoto purchase before airshow season here.Looking at the 400 or the 100-400.Do you have any experience with the latter?
Jim
Hey Jim,
I have no experience with the 100-400. I did wonder if the flexibility of that zoom would be beneficial for me, but I opted for the 400mm after seeing some comparisons between the two lenses on Luminous Landscape.
HTH,
Graham