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SAFARI SHOTS
W
hether you’re whale watching in Iceland,
orangutan spotting in Borneo or gorilla
tracking in Uganda, animal safaris are
one time when you need to be sure you have the
right kit for the job. But the right kit depends very
much on your level of experience as a photographer,
the subjects you will be photographing and how
much you want to spend.
If you’re planning the trip of a lifetime, consider
investing in some serious lenses. You’ll get better
image quality, bigger apertures (crucial when
shooting at fast shutter speeds) and quicker
autofocus. Lenses higher up the EF and EF-S
ranges use USM autofocus, which is super fast
and near silent.
Action
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM, 1/400 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 1000 © Joe Petersberger
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
A 70-300mm zoom combines useful telephoto focal
lengths into just one lens – great when you need to travel
light. The EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is ideal for those
starting out in photography, while the EF 70-300mm
f/4-5.6L IS USM uses L-series design and construction to
professional-level performance.
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
The 300mm prime lens is a good choice for those
wanting the best image quality from a telephoto lens.
The EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM is a classic choice for
professional wildlife photographers. The EF 300mm
f/4L IS USM offers the same magnification but is more
affordable. A smaller maximum aperture makes it smaller
and more portable.
EF 100-400mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Providing even more reach, this versatile lens is popular
with photographers going on safari. Image Stabilizer
technology guards against camera shake.
EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III, 1/400 sec @ f/6.3,
ISO 3200 © Brutus Östling. Canon Ambassador
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EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
1/2000 sec @ f/6.3, ISO 500
© Brutus Östling. Canon Ambassador
BIG LENSES FOR BIG TRIPS
Make the most of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for
shooting exotic wildlife.
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