Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM❤️9.7K | Type
Focal Length800mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM❤️9.7K | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS❤️9.7K | Type
Focal Length400mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S❤️9.6K | Type
Focal Length600mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S❤️9.6K | Type
Focal Length400mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM❤️9.6K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS❤️9.5K | Type
Focal Length300mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR❤️9.5K | Type
Focal Length120-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS❤️9.5K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM❤️9.4K | Type
Focal Length100-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM❤️9.4K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S❤️9.3K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM❤️9.3K | Type
Focal Length24-105mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art❤️9.3K | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports❤️9.3K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4❤️9.2K | Type
Focal Length100mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR❤️9.2K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO❤️9.2K | Type
Focal Length150-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2❤️9.2K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art❤️9.1K | Type
Focal Length105mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM Sport❤️9.1K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z❤️9.1K | Type
Focal Length70–200mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD❤️9.1K | Type
Focal Length35-150mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S.❤️9.0K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS❤️9.0K | Type
Focal Length24-105mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS III USM❤️9.0K | Type
Focal Length400mmLens Mount
Features
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Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2❤️9.0K | Type
Focal Length100mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS❤️9.0K | Type
Focal Length600mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS❤️9.0K | Type
Focal Length100-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS❤️9.0K | Type
Focal Length200-600mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR❤️8.9K | Type
Focal Length500mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2❤️8.9K | Type
Focal Length70-180mmLens Mount
Features
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 300mm F4 IS Pro❤️8.9K | Type
Focal Length300mmLens Mount
Features
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Viltrox AF 75mm F1.2 Pro❤️8.9K | Type
Focal Length75mmLens Mount
Features
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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 F2.8 ASPH❤️8.8K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR❤️8.8K | Type
Focal Length200mmLens Mount
Features
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Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 Lab❤️8.8K | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD❤️8.8K | Type
Focal Length150-500mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM❤️8.8K | Type
Focal Length400mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2❤️8.8K | Type
Focal Length150-600mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS❤️8.7K | Type
Focal Length60-600mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD❤️8.7K | Type
Focal Length70-180mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8❤️8.6K | Type
Focal Length70-180mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS❤️8.6K | Type
Focal Length150-600mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR❤️8.6K | Type
Focal Length600mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport❤️8.6K | Type
Focal Length500mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport❤️8.6K | Type
Focal Length60-600mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR❤️8.5K | Type
Focal Length180-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW❤️8.5K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S❤️8.5K | Type
Focal Length100-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S❤️8.4K | Type
Focal Length400mmLens Mount
Features
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Rokinon AF 135mm F1.8 FE❤️8.4K | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS❤️8.4K | Type
Focal Length200mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4E PF ED VR❤️8.4K | Type
Focal Length300mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II❤️8.4K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Pentax HD-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 DC AW❤️8.3K | Type
Focal Length150-450mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS❤️8.3K | Type
Focal Length50-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD❤️8.3K | Type
Focal Length28-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM❤️8.3K | Type
Focal Length100-500mmLens Mount
Features
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Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II❤️8.3K | Type
Focal Length85mmLens Mount
Features
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Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8❤️8.2K | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD❤️8.2K | Type
Focal Length50-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro❤️8.2K | Type
Focal Length105mmLens Mount
Features
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS Pro❤️8.2K | Type
Focal Length12-100mmLens Mount
Features
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Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR❤️8.2K | Type
Focal Length250mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM❤️8.0K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM❤️8.0K | Type
Focal Length18-135mmLens Mount
Features
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Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR❤️8.0K | Type
Focal Length100-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S❤️8.0K | Type
Focal Length24-120mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS❤️8.0K | Type
Focal Length100-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports❤️8.0K | Type
Focal Length500mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S❤️8.0K | Type
Focal Length800mmLens Mount
Features
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Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR❤️8.0K | Type
Focal Length150-600mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art❤️7.9K | Type
Focal Length70mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS❤️7.9K | Type
Focal Length100-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR❤️7.9K | Type
Focal Length500mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS❤️7.9K | Type
Focal Length24-105mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS❤️7.9K | Type
Focal Length70-350mmLens Mount
Features
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Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4❤️7.8K | Type
Focal Length90-280mmLens Mount
Features
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Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM❤️7.8K | Type
Focal Length100-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR❤️7.8K | Type
Focal Length200-500mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS❤️7.8K | Type
Focal Length12-60mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS❤️7.7K | Type
Focal Length70-300mmLens Mount
Features
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OM System 150-600mm F5.0-6.3❤️7.7K | Type
Focal Length150-600mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM❤️7.7K | Type
Focal Length24-240mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD❤️7.6K | Type
Focal Length100-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR❤️7.6K | Type
Focal Length180-600mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS❤️7.6K | Type
Focal Length24-240mmLens Mount
Features
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Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR❤️7.6K | Type
Focal Length70-210mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS❤️7.6K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS❤️7.6K | Type
Focal Length70-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD❤️7.5K | Type
Focal Length18-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM❤️7.5K | Type
Focal Length600mmLens Mount
Features
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Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS❤️7.5K | Type
Focal Length18-135mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD❤️7.5K | Type
Focal Length70-210mmLens Mount
Features
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OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO❤️7.5K | Type
Focal Length40-150mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS❤️7.4K | Type
Focal Length14-140mmLens Mount
Features
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Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 F5-6.3❤️7.4K | Type
Focal Length100-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S❤️7.4K | Type
Focal Length600mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR❤️7.3K | Type
Focal Length28-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM❤️7.3K | Type
Focal Length70-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS❤️7.3K | Type
Focal Length100-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR❤️7.3K | Type
Focal Length24-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR❤️7.3K | Type
Focal Length100-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR❤️7.3K | Type
Focal Length18-120mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD❤️7.2K | Type
Focal Length50-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 70-300 F4.5-6.3 Di RXD III❤️7.2K | Type
Focal Length70-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR❤️7.2K | Type
Focal Length500mmLens Mount
Features
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Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC❤️7.1K | Type
Focal Length135mmLens Mount
Features
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Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR❤️7.1K | Type
Focal Length70-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR❤️7.0K | Type
Focal Length70-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS❤️7.0K | Type
Focal Length100-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD❤️7.0K | Type
Focal Length18-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS❤️7.0K | Type
Focal Length28-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM❤️7.0K | Type
Focal Length600mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS❤️6.9K | Type
Focal Length12-60mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM❤️6.9K | Type
Focal Length100-400mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD❤️6.8K | Type
Focal Length28-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3❤️6.8K | Type
Focal Length12-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR❤️6.8K | Type
Focal Length18-140mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM❤️6.7K | Type
Focal Length18-150mmLens Mount
Features
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS❤️6.7K | Type
Focal Length45-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM❤️6.6K | Type
Focal Length200-800mmLens Mount
Features
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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC❤️6.6K | Type
Focal Length18-200mmLens Mount
Features
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II❤️6.6K | Type
Focal Length14-150mmLens Mount
Features
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Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE❤️6.6K | Type
Focal Length55-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR❤️6.4K | Type
Focal Length50-250mmLens Mount
Features
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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR❤️6.2K | Type
Focal Length70-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF❤️6.2K | Type
Focal Length400mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM❤️6.2K | Type
Focal Length600mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM❤️6.0K | Type
Focal Length800mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM❤️6.0K | Type
Focal Length55-210mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM❤️5.9K | Type
Focal Length1200mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM❤️5.9K | Type
Focal Length70-300mmLens Mount
Features
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Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM❤️5.7K | Type
Focal Length18-150mmLens Mount
Features
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Best Telephoto Lenses for Wildlife Photography in 2025
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These are the best telephoto lenses for wildlife photography when you want sticky AF, long reach, weather-ready build, and honest long-end sharpness for big mammals, shy predators, shorebirds, small critters, and safari action—without lugging a tripod everywhere—and here’s what to look for as you buy: prioritize fast, reliable autofocus (linear/USM/LM/STM) with a focus limiter, effective optical stabilization (VR/IS/OSS/OIS) that pairs cleanly with IBIS, internal zoom or well-balanced handling for long hikes, robust sealing with fluorine front elements for rain/dust, teleconverter compatibility, disciplined flare for sun-on-water, and close-focus for frame-filling small animals; 100–400mm is the all-day sweet spot, 180/200–600mm (or 150–600mm) rules when reach matters, and lightweight PF/DO-style primes deliver elite sharpness you can carry all day. Full-frame standouts: Sony FE 200–600mm ƒ5.6–6.3 G (internal zoom, superb AF/stabilization), Sony FE 100–400mm ƒ4.5–5.6 GM (fast AF, TC-friendly), Sigma 150–600mm DG DN Sports (long, stabilized, great value), Sigma 500mm ƒ5.6 DG DN (featherweight prime with bite), and Sony FE 300mm ƒ2.8 GM or 400mm/600mm ƒ4 GM for pro action; Canon RF 100–500mm ƒ4.5–7.1L IS (versatile, sharp, TC-capable 300–500mm), RF 200–500mm ƒ4L IS (elite speed + reach if budget stretches), RF 600mm ƒ11 and 800mm ƒ11 (shockingly light primes for bright safaris), plus adapted EF 100–400mm II and EF super-tele primes as proven workhorses; Nikon Z 180–600mm ƒ5.6–6.3 VR (internal zoom, weather-tough, excellent VR), Z 100–400mm ƒ4.5–5.6 S (fast AF, TC-ready), featherweight PF primes Z 400mm ƒ4.5 VR S and Z 600mm ƒ6.3 VR S (carry-all-day reach), and adapted F-mount 300mm ƒ4 PF / 500mm ƒ5.6 PF for hiking value; L-mount: Panasonic S 70–300mm ƒ4.5–5.6 OIS (close-focus star for zoo/parks), Sigma 100–400mm DG DN OS and 150–600mm DG DN Sports (balanced long options). APS-C winners: Sony E 70–350mm ƒ4.5–6.3 G OSS (sharp, stabilized, great for trails), Fujifilm XF 100–400mm ƒ4.5–5.6 OIS (TC-friendly, quick AF), XF 150–600mm ƒ5.6–8 OIS (serious reach), XF 70–300mm ƒ4–5.6 OIS (light, close focus), Canon RF-S 55–210mm IS STM (compact starter—pair with stalking skills), Nikon Z DX 50–250mm VR (surprisingly crisp; lean on approach and IBIS); Micro Four Thirds long-reach champs: OM SYSTEM 150–400mm ƒ4.5 PRO IS (integrated 1.25× TC, wildlife rocket), M.Zuiko 300mm ƒ4 IS PRO (legendary handholdable prime), OM SYSTEM 100–400mm ƒ5–6.3 IS and Panasonic/Leica 100–400mm (huge EFL in backpack size). Practical buyer tips: a 100–400mm covers most parks and safaris with light weight, an internal-zoom 180/200–600mm excels for birds and distant predators, and lightweight primes (400/4.5, 500/5.6, 600/6.3) give top image quality when you’ll walk far; confirm TC compatibility and AF performance on your body, standardize filter diameters for one protective clear and CPL (use lightly on wet fur/water), carry a deep hood to fight veiling flare, and don’t fear used EF/F-mount 100–400s and PF primes—they remain stellar values via adapters. Wildlife tele shooting tips: run AF-C with subject/eye detection and a limiter, pre-focus to likely paths/waterholes, keep shutter speeds honest (≈1/1000–1/2000s for action; 1/500–1/1000s for static with movement risk), shoot near wide open then stop 1/3–2/3 stop for extra bite, pan smoothly and fire short bursts to beat micro-shake, brace with elbows/monopod or vehicle beanbag, watch heat shimmer at long distances (closer vantage beats more zoom), manage backgrounds—shift a step for clean color fields and separation, expose for highlights on white or glossy coats, and respect ethics: keep distance, avoid nesting/den sites, and let behavior unfold naturally; for video, enable breathing compensation, stabilize with IBIS/IS and a monopod/gimbal, follow the 180° shutter rule, and carry a slim VND; whether you’re tracking elk at dawn, isolating a leopard in dappled light, freezing a fishing osprey, or compressing herds across savannah, the best telephoto lenses for wildlife photography combine decisive AF, real stabilization, and long-end discipline—so your encounters come back sharp, steady, and vividly alive.
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Lenses by experience:
Cameras:
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM❤️ 9.7K |
| 800mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM❤️ 9.7K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS❤️ 9.7K |
| 400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S❤️ 9.6K |
| 600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S❤️ 9.6K |
| 400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM❤️ 9.6K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS❤️ 9.5K |
| 300mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR❤️ 9.5K |
| 120-300mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS❤️ 9.5K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM❤️ 9.4K |
| 100-300mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM❤️ 9.4K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S❤️ 9.3K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM❤️ 9.3K |
| 24-105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art❤️ 9.3K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports❤️ 9.3K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4❤️ 9.2K |
| 100mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR❤️ 9.2K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO❤️ 9.2K |
| 150-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2❤️ 9.2K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art❤️ 9.1K |
| 105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM Sport❤️ 9.1K |
| 70-200mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z❤️ 9.1K |
| 70–200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD❤️ 9.1K |
| 35-150mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S.❤️ 9.0K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS❤️ 9.0K |
| 24-105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS III USM❤️ 9.0K |
| 400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2❤️ 9.0K |
| 100mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS❤️ 9.0K |
| 600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS❤️ 9.0K |
| 100-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS❤️ 9.0K |
| 200-600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR❤️ 8.9K |
| 500mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2❤️ 8.9K |
| 70-180mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 300mm F4 IS Pro❤️ 8.9K |
| 300mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Viltrox AF 75mm F1.2 Pro❤️ 8.9K |
| 75mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 F2.8 ASPH❤️ 8.8K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR❤️ 8.8K |
| 200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 Lab❤️ 8.8K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD❤️ 8.8K |
| 150-500mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM❤️ 8.8K |
| 400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2❤️ 8.8K |
| 150-600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS❤️ 8.7K |
| 60-600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD❤️ 8.7K |
| 70-180mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8❤️ 8.6K |
| 70-180mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS❤️ 8.6K |
| 150-600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR❤️ 8.6K |
| 600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport❤️ 8.6K |
| 500mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport❤️ 8.6K |
| 60-600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR❤️ 8.5K |
| 180-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW❤️ 8.5K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S❤️ 8.5K |
| 100-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S❤️ 8.4K |
| 400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Rokinon AF 135mm F1.8 FE❤️ 8.4K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS❤️ 8.4K |
| 200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4E PF ED VR❤️ 8.4K |
| 300mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II❤️ 8.4K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Pentax HD-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 DC AW❤️ 8.3K |
| 150-450mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS❤️ 8.3K |
| 50-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD❤️ 8.3K |
| 28-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM❤️ 8.3K |
| 100-500mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II❤️ 8.3K |
| 85mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8❤️ 8.2K |
| 135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD❤️ 8.2K |
| 50-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro❤️ 8.2K |
| 105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS Pro❤️ 8.2K |
| 12-100mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR❤️ 8.2K |
| 250mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM❤️ 8.0K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM❤️ 8.0K |
| 18-135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR❤️ 8.0K |
| 100-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S❤️ 8.0K |
| 24-120mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS❤️ 8.0K |
| 100-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports❤️ 8.0K |
| 500mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S❤️ 8.0K |
| 800mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR❤️ 8.0K |
| 150-600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art❤️ 7.9K |
| 70mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS❤️ 7.9K |
| 100-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR❤️ 7.9K |
| 500mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS❤️ 7.9K |
| 24-105mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS❤️ 7.9K |
| 70-350mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4❤️ 7.8K |
| 90-280mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM❤️ 7.8K |
| 100-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR❤️ 7.8K |
| 200-500mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS❤️ 7.8K |
| 12-60mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS❤️ 7.7K |
| 70-300mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
OM System 150-600mm F5.0-6.3❤️ 7.7K |
| 150-600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM❤️ 7.7K |
| 24-240mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD❤️ 7.6K |
| 100-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR❤️ 7.6K |
| 180-600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS❤️ 7.6K |
| 24-240mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR❤️ 7.6K |
| 70-210mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS❤️ 7.6K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS❤️ 7.6K |
| 70-300mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD❤️ 7.5K |
| 18-300mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM❤️ 7.5K |
| 600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Sony E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS❤️ 7.5K |
| 18-135mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD❤️ 7.5K |
| 70-210mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO❤️ 7.5K |
| 40-150mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS❤️ 7.4K |
| 14-140mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 F5-6.3❤️ 7.4K |
| 100-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S❤️ 7.4K |
| 600mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR❤️ 7.3K |
| 28-400mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM❤️ 7.3K |
| 70-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS❤️ 7.3K |
| 100-300mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR❤️ 7.3K |
| 24-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR❤️ 7.3K |
| 100-200mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR❤️ 7.3K |
| 18-120mm |
|
| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
Image | Name | Type | Focal Length | Lens Mount | Features | Price |
Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD❤️ 7.2K |
| 50-300mm |
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| Price Updated from Amazon: 12-06-2024 | |
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Tamron 70-300 F4.5-6.3 Di RXD III❤️ 7.2K |
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Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR❤️ 7.2K |
| 500mm |
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Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC❤️ 7.1K |
| 135mm |
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Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR❤️ 7.1K |
| 70-300mm |
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Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR❤️ 7.0K |
| 70-300mm |
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS❤️ 7.0K |
| 100-400mm |
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Tamron 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD❤️ 7.0K |
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Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS❤️ 7.0K |
| 28-200mm |
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Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM❤️ 7.0K |
| 600mm |
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS❤️ 6.9K |
| 12-60mm |
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Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM❤️ 6.9K |
| 100-400mm |
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Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD❤️ 6.8K |
| 28-300mm |
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3❤️ 6.8K |
| 12-200mm |
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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR❤️ 6.8K |
| 18-140mm |
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Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM❤️ 6.7K |
| 18-150mm |
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS❤️ 6.7K |
| 45-200mm |
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Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM❤️ 6.6K |
| 200-800mm |
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Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC❤️ 6.6K |
| 18-200mm |
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II❤️ 6.6K |
| 14-150mm |
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Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE❤️ 6.6K |
| 55-300mm |
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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR❤️ 6.4K |
| 50-250mm |
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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR❤️ 6.2K |
| 70-300mm |
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Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF❤️ 6.2K |
| 400mm |
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Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM❤️ 6.2K |
| 600mm |
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Canon RF 800mm F11 IS STM❤️ 6.0K |
| 800mm |
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Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM❤️ 6.0K |
| 55-210mm |
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Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM❤️ 5.9K |
| 1200mm |
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Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM❤️ 5.9K |
| 70-300mm |
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Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM❤️ 5.7K |
| 18-150mm |
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Best Telephoto Lenses for Wildlife Photography in 2025
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These are the best telephoto lenses for wildlife photography when you want sticky AF, long reach, weather-ready build, and honest long-end sharpness for big mammals, shy predators, shorebirds, small critters, and safari action—without lugging a tripod everywhere—and here’s what to look for as you buy: prioritize fast, reliable autofocus (linear/USM/LM/STM) with a focus limiter, effective optical stabilization (VR/IS/OSS/OIS) that pairs cleanly with IBIS, internal zoom or well-balanced handling for long hikes, robust sealing with fluorine front elements for rain/dust, teleconverter compatibility, disciplined flare for sun-on-water, and close-focus for frame-filling small animals; 100–400mm is the all-day sweet spot, 180/200–600mm (or 150–600mm) rules when reach matters, and lightweight PF/DO-style primes deliver elite sharpness you can carry all day. Full-frame standouts: Sony FE 200–600mm ƒ5.6–6.3 G (internal zoom, superb AF/stabilization), Sony FE 100–400mm ƒ4.5–5.6 GM (fast AF, TC-friendly), Sigma 150–600mm DG DN Sports (long, stabilized, great value), Sigma 500mm ƒ5.6 DG DN (featherweight prime with bite), and Sony FE 300mm ƒ2.8 GM or 400mm/600mm ƒ4 GM for pro action; Canon RF 100–500mm ƒ4.5–7.1L IS (versatile, sharp, TC-capable 300–500mm), RF 200–500mm ƒ4L IS (elite speed + reach if budget stretches), RF 600mm ƒ11 and 800mm ƒ11 (shockingly light primes for bright safaris), plus adapted EF 100–400mm II and EF super-tele primes as proven workhorses; Nikon Z 180–600mm ƒ5.6–6.3 VR (internal zoom, weather-tough, excellent VR), Z 100–400mm ƒ4.5–5.6 S (fast AF, TC-ready), featherweight PF primes Z 400mm ƒ4.5 VR S and Z 600mm ƒ6.3 VR S (carry-all-day reach), and adapted F-mount 300mm ƒ4 PF / 500mm ƒ5.6 PF for hiking value; L-mount: Panasonic S 70–300mm ƒ4.5–5.6 OIS (close-focus star for zoo/parks), Sigma 100–400mm DG DN OS and 150–600mm DG DN Sports (balanced long options). APS-C winners: Sony E 70–350mm ƒ4.5–6.3 G OSS (sharp, stabilized, great for trails), Fujifilm XF 100–400mm ƒ4.5–5.6 OIS (TC-friendly, quick AF), XF 150–600mm ƒ5.6–8 OIS (serious reach), XF 70–300mm ƒ4–5.6 OIS (light, close focus), Canon RF-S 55–210mm IS STM (compact starter—pair with stalking skills), Nikon Z DX 50–250mm VR (surprisingly crisp; lean on approach and IBIS); Micro Four Thirds long-reach champs: OM SYSTEM 150–400mm ƒ4.5 PRO IS (integrated 1.25× TC, wildlife rocket), M.Zuiko 300mm ƒ4 IS PRO (legendary handholdable prime), OM SYSTEM 100–400mm ƒ5–6.3 IS and Panasonic/Leica 100–400mm (huge EFL in backpack size). Practical buyer tips: a 100–400mm covers most parks and safaris with light weight, an internal-zoom 180/200–600mm excels for birds and distant predators, and lightweight primes (400/4.5, 500/5.6, 600/6.3) give top image quality when you’ll walk far; confirm TC compatibility and AF performance on your body, standardize filter diameters for one protective clear and CPL (use lightly on wet fur/water), carry a deep hood to fight veiling flare, and don’t fear used EF/F-mount 100–400s and PF primes—they remain stellar values via adapters. Wildlife tele shooting tips: run AF-C with subject/eye detection and a limiter, pre-focus to likely paths/waterholes, keep shutter speeds honest (≈1/1000–1/2000s for action; 1/500–1/1000s for static with movement risk), shoot near wide open then stop 1/3–2/3 stop for extra bite, pan smoothly and fire short bursts to beat micro-shake, brace with elbows/monopod or vehicle beanbag, watch heat shimmer at long distances (closer vantage beats more zoom), manage backgrounds—shift a step for clean color fields and separation, expose for highlights on white or glossy coats, and respect ethics: keep distance, avoid nesting/den sites, and let behavior unfold naturally; for video, enable breathing compensation, stabilize with IBIS/IS and a monopod/gimbal, follow the 180° shutter rule, and carry a slim VND; whether you’re tracking elk at dawn, isolating a leopard in dappled light, freezing a fishing osprey, or compressing herds across savannah, the best telephoto lenses for wildlife photography combine decisive AF, real stabilization, and long-end discipline—so your encounters come back sharp, steady, and vividly alive.
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