No affordable bird photography lens by Nikon. in Nikon Posted February 8, 2005 Just a thought. We are all here suffering equipment angst and obsession. The answer for me was not to focus on equipment but to focus on B.I.R.D.S. I already know that for all situations my suggestion won't work but for me it has. I suggest learning more about the birds and thier behaviors. Then learn ways to get closer. The person who suggested the 50mm was correct. He is sitting quietly and lets the birds get closer to him. Don't stand there with a huge lens and tripod and expect a wild animal to get close to you. Try getting low to the ground. Wear camo to blend in. Blinds are now very cheap from Outdoor world. Let the birds come to you. The original post said he was a bird shooter but no indication of woodland or waterbirds. So if you let them get closer you should be able to use the 300mm f4 AFS or older ED version which I picked up for 399 at KEH. With a Tamron 1.4 teleconverter is produces images that are good enough to sell. It's great to have and be able to afford good equipment but it needs to be combined with stalking and cover to become a good "predator" of bird shots. Stay low, be quiet and let nature come and visit you.
No affordable bird photography lens by Nikon.
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Just a thought. We are all here suffering equipment angst and obsession. The answer for
me was not to focus on equipment but to focus on B.I.R.D.S. I already know that for all
situations my suggestion won't work but for me it has. I suggest learning more about the
birds and thier behaviors. Then learn ways to get closer. The person who suggested the
50mm was correct. He is sitting quietly and lets the birds get closer to him. Don't stand
there with a huge lens and tripod and expect a wild animal to get close to you. Try getting
low to the ground. Wear camo to blend in. Blinds are now very cheap from Outdoor world.
Let the birds come to you. The original post said he was a bird shooter but no indication
of woodland or waterbirds. So if you let them get closer you should be able to use the
300mm f4 AFS or older ED version which I picked up for 399 at KEH. With a Tamron 1.4
teleconverter is produces images that are good enough to sell. It's great to have and be
able to afford good equipment but it needs to be combined with stalking and cover to
become a good "predator" of bird shots. Stay low, be quiet and let nature come and visit
you.