Sony Camera Gear Review from a Wildlife Photographer

[@Jonathantuba]

I have just come back from Botswana photographing with the 300 and 135. The 300 is amazing, and I used for 98% of my images. Some with the teleconverters, but most without. For safari I found perfect. Also light enough that I can drop down low when the opportunity arose. The 135 produced fantastic images, but I also found not ideal for safari. In future I will revert back to the 70-200 as my wider tele focal lens.

[@stripes_in_raw]

Nice to hear about your thoughts on the 70-200mm f2.8 vs 135mm f1.8. Very helpful 👍

[@karolinanoreewild]

@@stripes_in_raw glad to hear! 😊

[@filoua9947]

I have a feeling you already have the new A1ii in your hands .

[@Scott_Lawless]

Your videos always make me miss Africa. I went to Kapama River Lodge before I started taking photos, I need to go back.

[@karolinanoreewild]

@@Scott_Lawless thank you! Yes you should definitely come back and this time take photos!

[@robertbyrge8853]

I recently returned from safari and used the 300 with both teleconverters on the A1 and found the combo to be amazing. Was so easy to use in the trucks was able to get really low much easier and hand hold. I have the 600 f4 but had to leave it behind because of weight and how had it was going to be to transport. I was so glad I left it behind, I think it would have been a pain to deal with. As my second camera I used the A7rV with 70-200 f2.8 ii. I have been thinking about getting the 400 f2.8 but on the fence about it; the cost for one and since I have the 300 is it going to really gain me anything. I am thinking about going to Mana Pools (definitely) and (not decided) either the Kalahari or Serengeti as our next safari and have heard the 400 or 600 are the lenses to have. Any recommendations for those locations?

[@karolinanoreewild]

@@robertbyrge8853 hi! That’s great to hear confirmation of what I suspected was it regards to these lenses! The 300mm is such an incredible lens! With regards to the safari destinations you mentioned, I haven’t been to mana pools personally, however my guess would be that the 600mm might be a bit much there since they do a lot on foot and you’re going to want something that easy to carry. With the Kalahari, it depends on if you’re going to an area that’s allowed to off-road or not. It’s very open and you might often spot things very far away, therefor I’d say the 600mm and 400mm (or 300mm) could be a great combo! For the Serengeti I can definitely say the 600mm will be very handy, and the 400mm or 300mm can be a great back up lens. I’d personally say the extra 100mm you’d gain with the 400mm 2.8 is not worth the price and the weight + hassle traveling with it. But that’s just my personal opinion. Hope that helps! 😊

[@robertbyrge8853]

@@karolinanoreewild It does and thanks for the quick reply.

[@Granfoss]

Sounds good and no background noice. And the Insta 360… You look as good as always! 😊 (and the background)… 🤣

[@karolinanoreewild]

@@Granfoss hahah thanks very much glad to hear!

[@lucyallsop88]

I yearn to be in Africa again 🦏🐘