What lens for Safari ride in AK?

[okeefe13]

Haven't been in a while. How much reach do I need to capture the animals on the safari ride? Lions, Cheetahs, etc. 100mm? 200mm? More? I have a Full Frame camera.

 

[OKW Lover]

100 for sure. 200 will be a bit too long for some of the shots. Do you have a zoom that covers that range? That would be best.

 

[okeefe13]

I have a 70-300mm, 50mm, & 24-50mm. Again, all FX lenses.

 

[StageTek]

Between those three the 70-300 is the best choice. That way you can quickly choose between 100, 200 and more.

 

[mom2rtk]

70-300 sounds like a winner. Especially on a full frame.

 

[OKW Lover]

Agree with the pp's that the 70-300 would be the best choice on the Safari.

 

[AtomicFrog]

70-200 f2.8…. Will give you lots of flexibility and light gathering ability if it’s cloudy or animals are in the shade