Lens needed in Botswana?

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mtfarmer said:
On a safari to Botswana, do you need the reach of a 600 or will 400 do? The 600 is big to pack so it would be easier without it.
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Been many times. I started with 400mm, next time 600mm, ended up buying 800mm. 600mm minimum if you are going to be happy and not have to crop. Never been happier than having 2 bodies with a 600 mm and 800 mm. So many opportunities you don’t want to miss them….
 
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LauraG said:
Been many times. I started with 400mm, next time 600mm, ended up buying 800mm. 600mm minimum if you are going to be happy and not have to crop. Never been happier than having 2 bodies with a 600 mm and 800 mm. So many opportunities you don’t want to miss them….
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Also to add, weight restrictions are ever present but it’s worth being a pack horse to get the results
 
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Not much to add to all the excellent advice. I have been to Botswana and many other African safari destinations. I mainly shoot the mammals and have found the combo of 70-200 f2.8 and 400 f2.8 the best combination. I do find the aperture very useful at dawn and dusk.
 
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