As a wildlife photographer, having the ability to easily capture the scene at shorter focal ranges and then zoom in on the same subject to get tack-sharp detail is the perfect combination! Finding a high-quality lens that can allow this flexibility is rare. The Tamron 50-400mm is a must-have tool that allows the photographer greater flexibility when capturing traditional and compression-style landscapes, environmental portraits, and even close-up macro. Simultaneously, it very capably maintains the focus and image stabilization required photograph birds-in-flight from a boat, fast-moving mammals and more without ever missing the perfect moment because you were changing lenses.