Lenses for Wildlife Photography
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Wildlife photography can be uniquely challenging as your subjects are often skittish and prone to fleeing the frame. A long-reaching lens can help you take that perfect shot and capture an unforgettable moment of a bird taking flight, a fox pouncing on its prey, or a wolf stalking in the snow.
Tamron’s wide selection of lenses ensures you’ll always have the right gear for the job.
• Tamron's Telephoto Lenses
Tamron’s telephoto lenses are the perfect tool to capture breathtaking wildlife shots. The long reach of these lenses, VC image stabilization, fast, precise and quiet autofocus systems, and their stunning clarity make them the perfect choice for budding and experienced wildlife photographers alike. Get closer than you ever imagined without disrupting your subject’s environment.
• Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3
The versatility of Tamron’s 50-400mm is unrivaled in its class. Starting at 50mm gives photographers a lens that can go from a standard focal length view all the way to 400mm ultra-tele with VC image stabilization to reduce camera shake. Its VXD autofocus system is extremely precise, fast and quiet, essential for photographing birds in flight and moving subjects. From up-close encounters to photographing wildlife from afar, the 50-400mm for Sony E-mount mirrorless is the perfect companion for any wildlife photographer. And it is compatible with the Tamron Lens Utility™ for unique customization of your lens to your shooting style.
© Lisa Langell
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• Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3
This remarkable ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Canon and Nikon DSLRs, and mirrorless with the camera manufacturer adapter, boasts quality craftsmanship, impressive durability, and smart engineering. With the addition of Tamron’s advanced VC image stabilization, and its fast USD autofocus system, the 150-600mm can be shot handheld, opening a whole new world of possibilities.
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• Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7
Tamron’s 150-500mm ultra-telephoto zoom for Sony E, FUJIFILM X and Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras is compact and lightweight making it easy to carry and shoot hand-held, especially with its effective VC image stabilization system. Its VXD autofocus system is extremely precise, fast, and quiet, essential for photographing birds in flight and moving subjects. The lens’ agility lends itself to on-the-go wildlife photography where subjects can be fleeting and jumpy. And it is compatible with the Tamron Lens Utility™ for unique customization of your lens to your shooting style.
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When photographing wildlife, flexibility and reach are two crucial points to consider. Tamron’s collection of telephoto zoom lenses is highly versatile, allowing you to photograph more without having to move or stop shooting and switch lenses.
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