When I’m photographing wildlife, one issue almost always comes up: I’m not close enough. The Canon RF 1200mm f8 L IS USM feels like a cross between a camera lens and a telescope. 1200mm puts a lot of distance between me and skittish wildlife.
Very few lenses on the market reach like this Canon 1200mm lens. And when it comes to wildlife, sports, or even photographing the moon, that reach has big implications. . thephoblographer.com
Sony has built a reputation for its high-speed performance and snappy autofocus, a combination that’s ideal for wildlife photographers. The perfect wildlife combo, however, marries both an excellent camera and stellar glass.
The speed and reach required for wildlife photography means choosing the right lens plays a key role in getting the shot. But, at the same time, the speed and reach required for the genre drive prices up, which often means most photographers can’t equip their camera bag with multiple lens choices.
A photographer has captured a spectacular picture of a mountain lion in the Verdugo Hills with downtown Los Angeles sparking behind it. [Read More]
Dear readers, we have finally arrived at that exciting time of the year. Organized by the Natural History Museum, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, one of the best platforms that showcase the world's best nature photography and wildlife photojournalism, has finally unveiled its 'Highly Commended' photographs.
Not even a month ago, we had the delightful privilege of looking at the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of The Year. Those nineteen pictures, selected among almost fifty thousand entries, are an absolute joy to look at on the screen — I can’t even imagine how much of a pleasure it would be to look at them in print! Luckily, the joy is far from over, and there are further pictures to look at and to vote for.
Nikon decided to do something a little different when launching its bright super-telephoto 400mm for mirrorless — a built-in teleconverter. While teleconverters can be added to any compatible lenses, the process of taking it on and off is time-consuming.
It's never easy to photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. It can take a whole day of waiting to get a glimpse of an elusive animal. And if it catches you unaware, there's always the chance you miss it or don't get the right frame you were looking for.