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I needed to remedy that on this trip.
For example, would Nikons Z 600mm F/6.3 VR S be too tight for a giraffe?
The 400mm focal length proved versatile for a trip witnessing wildlife in all shapes and sizes; from large mammals to birdlife.
That lens wasn’t right either.
I was originally going to opt for the 100-400mm, an excellent lens I personally reviewed for TechRadar.
Would I regret that choice?
The 400mm focal length proved versatile for a trip witnessing wildlife in all shapes and sizes; from large mammals to birdlife.
An East Africansafariis a perfect example of when to do it.
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The most telephoto Nikon Z lens I own has a maximum 180mm reach.
If you’re exclusively photographing birdlife, the 600mm focal length is probably the better pick over 400mm. I often wasn’t tight enough with the 400mm
There were a couple of early moments where it didnt focus on my subject at all.
Its a simple thing, but when the gear is new, problem-solving takes longer.
Its not my favorite photograph of the trip, though far from it (see below).
Controls of the Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 lens that I needed to familiarize myself with quickly.
The elusive creature jumped into the verge and out of sight.
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I quickly discovered that the minimum focus distance of the 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens isn’t great for close-up photography.
The one photo that I took using the 70-180mm instead of the 400mm.
My encounter with an elusive serval wild cat and my favorite photo from the trip.
400mm wasn’t quite tight enough for the occasion seeing lions in the moderate distance.
