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Lots of photographers shut things down when the colder winter weather starts hitting. However, things are just getting started for wildlife photographers. Those who brave the winter winds and snow often get rewarded with spectacular shots of the wildlife around them. If you want to get in on the winter wildlife photography scene, you’ll need a lens that will help deliver the goods. After the break, we’ve rounded up five super telephoto zooms across multiple platforms that will get you closer to the action than ever before.
Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS
In our review, we said:
“The Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS Super Telephoto combines snappy and precise autofocusing performance, robust build quality, and stellar image quality into a superb lens that is worthy of being added to any sports and wildlife photographerâs arsenal.”
Buy now: $1,998
Olympus 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS
In our review, we said:
“The Olympus 100-400mm f5-6.3 IS is a fantastic superzoom that will delight wildlife and certain sports photographers to no end. Thanks to the incredible optics, gorgeous color rendering and overall excellent autofocus performance, the Olympus 100-400mm f5-6.3 should be considered a must-have for Micro Four Thirds shooters who want maximum reach at an affordable price point.”
Brett Day – Gear Editor
Buy now: $1,499
Pro Tip: Are you new to nature photography? If this will be one of your first super telephoto zooms and you’re not sure where to get started, look no further than this guide. You’ll learn about everything from settings to composition, and how to find the best locations, to how to protect your gear. It’s a bargain at just $15!
Canon 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
In our review, we said:
“Hereâs the deal, the Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM is an excellent lens. There isnât really a single flaw about it. Itâs compact compared to some competitors, the image quality is wonderful, and itâs weather sealed.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $2,699
Fujifilm 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
In our review, we said:
“When you consider the fact that there really is nothing quite like the Fujifilm 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 lens on the market, you get a greater reason to want to give it an Editorâs Choice award. But then you look at the image quality it can deliver, add in weather sealing, and youâve got a serious winner. With great autofocus, a compact size, and image stabilization, youâre getting quite the package overall.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $1,899.95
Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 Contemporary
In our review, we said:
“At the telephoto end of things, youâre only going to get top-notch bokeh and color rendition. In fact, we couldnât find any color fringing in our samples unless we ourselves bumped the contrast, highlights, or shadows quite a bit.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now Canon EF: $869.95
Buy now Nikon F: $805
