{"id":146948,"date":"2021-03-19T10:51:55","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T10:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/?p=146948"},"modified":"2022-06-20T13:40:59","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T12:40:59","slug":"best-lenses-for-wildlife-and-nature-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/buying-advice\/best-lenses-for-wildlife-and-nature-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Best lenses for nature and wildlife photography"},"content":{"rendered":"

It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a newbie to nature and wildlife photography<\/strong>, an enthusiast honing their skills, or a seasoned professional who is a master of their craft \u2013 choosing the right lens for the type of images you\u2019d like to take is crucial<\/strong>. The saying \u2018it\u2019s more about the lens than the camera\u2019 is particularly relevant to this popular genre of photography, but with so many lenses out there and so much money at stake, it can be difficult to know what to choose.<\/p>\n

The different types of wildlife lenses <\/strong><\/p>\n

In this guide we\u2019ve broken down our selection of the finest lenses for nature and wildlife photography<\/strong> into five different categories, with prices ranging from the more affordable end of the spectrum right through to expensive fixed-focal-length primes. In addition to covering some of the best macro lenses for those who enjoy specialising in close-up photography, we\u2019ve recommended our favourite telephoto lenses that offer a versatile zoom range, as well as those that offer more extensive coverage for times when you\u2019d like to fill the frame with your subject to increase visual impact.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re photographing insects in your back garden, birds from a local hide, or a pride of lions on safari in the Masai Mara, rest assured there\u2019s a lens in this round-up that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n\n

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Macro lenses for nature photography<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Macro lenses allow us to photograph subjects in extreme close-up and by choosing one that offers a magnification of 1:1 we\u2019re given the opportunity of capturing subjects at life-size. In layman\u2019s terms this means the size of a subject is projected onto the sensor at the exact same size it appears in real life.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Laowa produces macro lenses that offer twice life-size reproduction for less than \u00a3500 Fujifilm X-T3, Laowa 65mm f\/2.8 2x Ultra Macro, 1\/350sec at f\/2.8, ISO 3200<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Popular macro lenses are ones that have a 35mm equivalent focal length of 90-105mm, which allow us to shoot within a comfortable distance of subjects like insects without frightening them away. Choose a macro lens with a shorter focal length and there\u2019s risk of disturbing a subject or obscuring the light that\u2019s falling on it, creating unwanted shadow.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

The Tamron SP 90mm F\/2.8 Di VC USD (\u00a3649) makes a fine full-frame choice and boasts a moisture and dust-resistant construction.<\/p>\n