KFrohling@xxxxxxx writes:
The one consistent comment was the need for _l o n g_ glass.
I guess I'll start looking for the best deals out there.
Cheers, Kerry Frohling >>
Hi Kerry,
Hate to disagree with all the advice you have received on the need for a
really Long Tele, but I personally feel the best all around lens for your
trip, and for BIG GAME, would be a 300mm. While 400 & 500mm's come into their
own (especially small game) and do offer some advantages. It is very
difficult to get satisfactory results with these long lenses. To expect
acceptable results with a 400+mm lens on a small "travel" tripod may be
wishful thinking.
Just as in our own National Parks, most of your opportunities will probably
come from a vehicle, not walking around with a tripod/long tele over your
shoulder.
The 300mm will give you very good results (Braced) handheld. I would never
consider shooting a 400 much less a 500mm without a rock solid support. One
of the best supports for the 300mm, I have used, is a Shoulder Stock. But, I
do not use this with a 400mm.
Good luck on your trip and shoot lots of film.
Buddy Walters
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