Best Lens for the Zoo?? ( specifically the Singapore Zoo )

[heenja]

I am planning a visit to the zoo soon so I am curious what you would recommend for a visit to the Singapore Zoo? My initial consideration is the 70-200 f2.8 L IS USM. Is that long enough for some of the enclosures?

 

[Snapperholic]

70 - 200mm would be sufficient for your needs.
For headshots and tighter framing, go for something around 300mm.

Enjoy your outing!

 

[andyseah]

I am planning a visit to the zoo soon so I am curious what you would recommend for a visit to the Singapore Zoo? My initial consideration is the 70-200 f2.8 L IS USM. Is that long enough for some of the enclosures?

Are you using FF or crop body?

I'm going soon too... me also using 70-200 on a crop body.

 

[Ishootsg]

100-400?

70-200 doesn't seem enough on full frame camera

 

[andyseah]

100-400?

70-200 doesn't seem enough on full frame camera

Then bo bian, if want headshot then 70-200mm set to 200mm + crop body + crop picture loh...

 

[leowyien]

Get the new 70-300L best
How cool it is

 

[diver-hloc]

Rent 100-400mm L… suggest with tripod collar and monopod too…

 

[gundamseed84]

How about bigma: 50-500mm? Should be sufficient... for ample lighting.

 

[watsup]

Rent 100-400mm L… suggest with tripod collar and monopod too…

second this... more versatile and can go for full body or head shots

 

[dliem]

I'm a constant visitor to Singapore Zoo, at least once per year
I bring my Tamron 18-250, since I found my 70-200 f4 not long enough

 

[tony_teo]

70-200 for Bird Park is OK. I don't think it is long enought for the zoo. How about Sigma 150-500?

 

[urban]

18-55.... but must climb inside enclosure.

 

[rocketatw]

just use 70-200 with a cheap kenko 2x teleconvertor around $250 in major shop, it will boost your range to 140-400.

still not enough @400mm, then crop your pictures at computer again. no hourse run using this method.

 

[engrmariano]

+1 with add'l 2X...

 

[tangoinquestion]

70200 is enough for me on crop body

 

[sonikbyte]

i just went last sat. Using crop body + 70-200.

 

[sonikbyte]

monkey

elephant

birdie

Deer

Headshot

1st time bring camera to the zoo test shot.

 

[andyseah]

Think will use my 550D + 70-200mm. Intend to get extender, either 1.4X iii or 2.0X iii but not now, need to save up first.

 

[Kenneth67C]

How about bigma: 50-500mm? Should be sufficient... for ample lighting.

The new Bigma's got OS too.

 

[lioneldude]

Not bad shots from Sonikbyte! But maybe you should differentiate the names, e.g. Golden monkey or yellow top monkey etc. Not just a generic monkey. Learn to take note of the names too.