When I went on safari in 2017, it was my first time photographing wildlife. I knew that the lenses I had at my disposal weren’t enough to get the shots I was hoping to capture. My objective was to get portraits of the wildlife I saw on safari. I wanted to capture the details in their faces and the things that made them unique.
Knowing that I was going to have to either rent or buy a lens, I started researching to find what would be the ideal solution for my problem statement. I needed one lens that could provide me with the ability to capture portraits of wildlife along with a variety of shots throughout the trip and I needed to do so while maintaining great detail and sharpness.
After extensive research I finally found the right lens for the job. Today I want to walk you through that process I took, and help you decide which lens is right for you when you go on safari. This process applies to buying lenses for a variety of situations, but I’ve written it from the perspective of wanting to shoot wildlife.
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I hope this article helps you in your ventures ahead! If you are interested in purchasing a lens for wildlife or safari photography, I’ve left some links to my lens as well as a few others below. Full disclosure, the links provided are affiliate links.
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