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Since 2013, I’ve published hundreds of blog posts on all aspects of photography. Some are aimed at helping photographers with their technique, settings, and equipment, but others describe my exhibitions, workshops, and adventures in Africa, Antarctica, and beyond.
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Pros and Cons of Built-in Teleconverters
Photography is full of trade-offs, and it’s annoying to have to choose between zooms and primes, but what if there were a third option? I’ve recently traded in my Sony ⍺1 and Sony FE 600 mm f/4 G Master lens for a Nikon Z8 and a NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. I get the same image quality and maximum aperture of a normal prime, but with some of the flexibility, portability and convenience of a zoom. So is it worth it? Let’s look at the pros and cons…
Zooms vs Primes for Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography is all about trade-offs, so there are never any easy answers. When it comes to the choice between zoom and prime lenses, my own experience tells me that primes work best at long focal lengths and zooms at wider angles. However, it’s a matter of personal taste, and new features like built-in teleconverters mean the picture is always changing…
Lens head-to-head: Canon v Nikon v Sony
This article considers mid-range zooms, lenses that I’d consider to be your ‘workhorse’.
For wildlife photography, I’d recommend getting a long lens that is at least 400mm, and these three are roughly equivalent, depending on whether you have a Canon, Nikon or Sony camera body.