One problem that I have encountered on my trips out west is that I do not have a telephoto zoom lens for wildlife when I have to shoot from a car. The attached image was taken with a 300mm f4 lens at Custer State Park. I was in our vehicle due to the very close proximity of this thirsty bison. The comp is tight, but I would have liked to be able to zoom out for a less tight composition. I do have a 600mm f4 and a 105mm macro for my Nikon D500. The 600 is difficult to maneuver inside a vehicle and often has too much reach and the 105 is excellent for close-ups. What have you found to be ideal telephoto zoom lens for large animal photography from a vehicle that is reasonably priced and functions well for capturing excellent detail and contrast? Do any of you use Nikon’s 200-500mm from within a vehicle. Thank you for any replies…Jim
The 200-500mm is reasonably prices, although with the D500’s crop sensor, I would still be very close to a 300mm focal length lens. I was wondering about the 80-400mm. Not many people talk about this particular lens.