Is 400mm Enough For Bird Photography?

400mm bird photography

Many species of birds are small and difficult to get close too, so is 400mm enough for bird photography? A lot of folks recommend 400mm as a minimum focal length for quality bird photography. But even at this range, you’ll…

Should You Use a Teleconverter For Bird Photography?

teleconverter for bird photography

A teleconverter is an optical device that attaches to your telephoto lens to increase it’s magnification. It sits between the camera body and your lens to magnify the resulting image by 1.4X, 1.7X or 2X. If the idea of using…

Can You Use a 200mm Lens for Bird Photography?

200mm lens for bird photography

Does a 200mm lens for bird photography exist? Many people getting started in wildlife photography begin with an entry-level camera lens with less reach (focal length) than an experienced amateur photographer will have. Back when we started bird photography, the…