Using 70-200mm lens on safaris. Examples. from 2023.

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ElenaH

ElenaH

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Often we are discussing using some kind of lens on safaris or thinking what to take and what not. I thought it would be a good idea just to bring some examples to get a feeling what can be done. I selected some pictures taken by Z 70-200/2.8 from my last trip to Zimbabwe. I was there as a self-driver. The pictures are taken in National parks and I didn't drive off-road, never. Even if nobody sees you it is not a good idea! I don't want to damage environment and I don't want to get a puncture! So, all shots were taken from a vehicle.

I often used f2.8. You can see the subject separation.

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The lioness was passing by the vehicle.

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Very nice hyenas in are in Hwange National Park I must say! And very friendly. Here is by the den in Hwange (Salt Pans)

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The next images are taken from the hide in Shumba picnic site, Hwange.

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Do you have some pictures taken on safaris with 70-200mm? Post them!
 
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Here a few more. Hwange National Park, Shumba pictnic site

Keeping the eye on the baby:

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Holding the sun.

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Reflecting

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Laughing:

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And this shot is taken from the self-catering tented camp in Mana Pools. It is a Zambezi river and on the other side is Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia. But the park is flat AFAIK. What is in fire are hills behind the park. It burns quickly. The next night the fire was almost gone. In two days was nothing anymore. The light on the right comes from the lodge on Zambian side.

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Wonderful set of photos. If you have the knowledge and take the time, you can capture beautiful shots with "different" lenses as you have so clearly shown here.
 
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Excellent images. Good choice of lens too. In april I went on several safari rides with the z180-600. Of the images shot, my analysis shows 50% at 600mm and 25% under 200mm. I’d have easily gotten a load of better images with my z70-200 had I taken it. Lighter as well!
 
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