Since lens with high focal distance are generally not that fast and they need high shutter to freeze moving animals, how do they get light without addind too much gain an grain ?
Since lens with high focal distance are generally not that fast and they need high shutter to freeze moving animals, how do they get light without addind too much gain an grain ?
Cheap lenses aren’t that fast. Here’s a 400mm 2.8 lens for $12,000 And if that’s not enough here’s a 200-500mm 2.8 for over $20,000
Even if you add a 2X extender that’s still 5.6 at 800 or 1,000mm. That’s not that bad when you’re shooting in good daylight conditions.
And of course that’s assuming you’re shooting from a long distance. This is just one option to shoot wildlife. Another is to turn into a hunter. Camo, scents, lures, bait, blinds, etc. Combined with enough time and patience these people will get wildlife pretty close to them so they can use wider lenses.
Thanks, I was looking for what to get on Black Friday
I’ve buried myself in snowbanks enough times to carry a blaze orange “please don’t shoot the suspicious lump” flag as standard gear in the winter. I’ve also found that setting up a comfy chair just off the beaten path and taking a short nap is a good way to get smaller wildlife to approach you.
(Not recommended in bear country or anywhere without people around frequently. Do not get eaten. Strongly hinders your photo output.)