LauraG
Member
Hi, I know some members have done the Chobe etc workshops with Steve in the past. I am going to Botswana on my 3rd safari in a few weeks and since the last one have acquired the Z9 and the Z800pf. Previously struggled to decide what lenses to take with 2 camera bodies (Z5 and Z6) a Z 24-70; sigma 150-600 (obviously not covered between 70mm and 150mm which was manageable in most cases) and now with the much heavier Z9 and 800pf lenses its doubly a problem in terms of weight for small intercamp flights. I'll take the Z6, Z9, I simply must have the 800pf as awkward as it can be on a boat or a game vehicle, but what then? Sometimes game is close to the road, but most often not. So I'm thinking the 70-200mm with a 2xTC, still another heavy lens. Then I'm covered from 70 - 400mm and a gap to 800mm? This weight will probably be 15kg out of my allowed 20kg as the previous gear in a bag weighed 12kg. Or do I take the 150-600mm sigma (with an adapter) and have nothing to cover below 150mm? Also I have to bear in mind climbing in and out of little planes with propellers spinning and nearly blowing you off the steps while clutching the spare lens bags with the backpack on the back. Any suggestions from the experienced please....