Focal Range at the Zoo

[theNoobiestNoob]

I'll probably be shooting the zoo soon. Which focal range do you recommend? Is the 70-200mm range sufficient?

 

[sigg]

I'll probably be shooting the zoo soon. Which focal range do you recommend? Is the 70-200mm range sufficient?

should be ok...if u can extend till 300mm...all the better...good luck

 

[ycchen]

last time i was using my fz5 12x zoom was not enough..

maybe bring some food and feed them sure they will come closer :bsmilie:

 

[Canew]

should be ok...if u can extend till 300mm...all the better...good luck

That will mean that theNoobiestNoob will need an extender. 1.4x maybe.

 

[LittleWolf]

I'll probably be shooting the zoo soon. Which focal range do you recommend? Is the 70-200mm range sufficient?

I think one could make interesting photos using just about any focal length, as long as you don't restrict yourself to the common style of zoo animal photos. Humans in a zoo or the landscaping can make nice pictures, too. And the zoo in my hometown is famous for its architecture.

 

[Artosoft]

last time i was using my fz5 12x zoom was not enough..

maybe bring some food and feed them sure they will come closer :bsmilie:

You can not feed the animal at zoo :nono: .

Regards,
Arto.

 

[Canew]

And the zoo in my hometown is famous for its architecture.

LittleWolf, where is your hometown?

 

[iso100]

70-200 VR?
No problem. Quite sufficient.

 

[xach]

I'm using 20D with 70-200, ends up with a 320mm. Is that sufficient or is a 1.4x tc needed to take portraits of the animals. Dont wanna spednd $15 to enter and find the animals too far away.

 

[LittleWolf]

LittleWolf, where is your hometown?

Stuttgart, Germany.

 

[Denosha]

70-200 on 1.6x is enough for full-body shots of certain animals but if you really want to be able to get all the animals or shoot some close-ups, you'll definately need something longer. Even a 1.4x TC won't be enough IMO. For portraits you'll probably need something in the 400-500mm range.

 

[majere2sg]

A few years back, bring a 70-200 f4 to the zoo and find it not enough for most shots, even with a 1.4 TC. Got a 100-400 IS after that and find it quite sufficient. Probably required 300mm to 400mm for my needs.

 

[espn]

A few years back, bring a 70-200 f4 to the zoo and find it not enough for most shots, even with a 1.4 TC. Got a 100-400 IS after that and find it quite sufficient. Probably required 300mm to 400mm for my needs.

You need 600mm :devil:

 

[Canew]

Stuttgart, Germany.

Wah! Nice. So how do you find Singapore Zoo?

 

[LittleWolf]

Wah! Nice. So how do you find Singapore Zoo?

Hot! Otherwise, it's very nice.

 

[Canew]

OT a little. I will be going to the Bird Park on Saturday. Also using a 200 mm only. Hope that it will be OK. Can't afford a teleconverter yet.
But if I were to get a 3rd. party teleconverter, I might be able to afford it. Any comments/suggestions everyone?

 

[An drew]

There are many threads on which TC to buy.

Get a 1.4X, should be long enough for most, but not all, of your zoo shots unless you are taking the faces of the lions only. Have fun.

 

[tankm]

Depend on your shooting style, portraits ? fullbody ? animal's antics ?

For fullface portrait and small animals, need 300-500mm.

Don't forget your tripod and patience.

All the best and have fun.

 

[wildstallion]

You need 600mm :devil:

Yes indeed BBB, or go for sigma 300-800, an extra 200mm there, although Nikon always the better choice :devil: :bsmilie:

Also need very good tripod and/or monopod BBB :devil: