I haven't been on the safari since 1998. Going again in December at least on the Wildlife Discovery Excursion.
Anyway, back then, I didn't know what I know now...and I only had a Nikon Pronea 6i (1.25 crop), so my lens was the same as 35mm 30-87.5mm. For some of the animals this was perfect, others it wasn't long enough.
I'll have the 17-55 lens as well as another soon-to-be-named lens.
Which focal length should I use as my primary to begin? Granted if something changes I guess I could change lenses quickly. Not planning on bringing my A2 film as a backup, and the 17-55 won't work on that body anyway. I do have my old workhorse 28-105 Version 1 lens as well, but the lack of IS and the lack of speed at the zoom end may be a factor. But that is an option I would consider.
So what zoom range for a 1.6 crop camera would you recommend?
Anyway, back then, I didn't know what I know now...and I only had a Nikon Pronea 6i (1.25 crop), so my lens was the same as 35mm 30-87.5mm. For some of the animals this was perfect, others it wasn't long enough.
I'll have the 17-55 lens as well as another soon-to-be-named lens.
Which focal length should I use as my primary to begin? Granted if something changes I guess I could change lenses quickly. Not planning on bringing my A2 film as a backup, and the 17-55 won't work on that body anyway. I do have my old workhorse 28-105 Version 1 lens as well, but the lack of IS and the lack of speed at the zoom end may be a factor. But that is an option I would consider.
So what zoom range for a 1.6 crop camera would you recommend?
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