Best Telephoto Lens For Birding
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Telephoto lenses are ideal for bird photography, as they allow you to get close to your subject without scaring them away. They also help you get a better view of the bird's plumage, allowing you to better identify it. Browse the top-ranked list of best telephoto lenses for birding below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Nikon - NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Telephoto Zoom Lens for Z Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 20117SKU: 6549135Top comment"Great value and lens...I would recommend this lens to anyone birding....Good lens...Very good tele lens for the price. I use it for bird photography. "
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The NIKKOR Z 180-600 f/5.6-6.3 VR is comfortable and balanced for quick handheld shooting. Sharp and clear across the entire 180-600mm zoom range, and compatible with Nikon Z Teleconverters for up to 2x more reach. Capture thrilling photos and videos of wildlife, sports, aircraft and more.Top comment"Great value and lens...I would recommend this lens to anyone birding....Good lens...Very good tele lens for the price. I use it for bird photography. "
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The NIKKOR Z 180-600 f/5.6-6.3 VR is comfortable and balanced for quick handheld shooting. Sharp and clear across the entire 180-600mm zoom range, and compatible with Nikon Z Teleconverters for up to 2x more reach. Capture thrilling photos and videos of wildlife, sports, aircraft and more.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Sony - E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL70350GSKU: 6375673Top comment"T am using this lens on an A6400 for bird shots with both automatic and manual focus. ...Fantastic tack sharp lens. Great for wildlife. Very light....Wonderful lightweight birding lens...great telephoto"
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Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens Expand the capabilities of your APS-C camera with this Sony E70-350mm camera lens. The 70-350mm zoom range extends your subject coverage to include landscapes, wildlife and sporting events, while the built-in Optical SteadyShot technology lets you take blur-free images even at super telephoto lengths. This Sony E70-350mm camera lens has an AF/MF focus switch that easily switches between auto and manual focus.Top comment"T am using this lens on an A6400 for bird shots with both automatic and manual focus. ...Fantastic tack sharp lens. Great for wildlife. Very light....Wonderful lightweight birding lens...great telephoto"
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Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens Expand the capabilities of your APS-C camera with this Sony E70-350mm camera lens. The 70-350mm zoom range extends your subject coverage to include landscapes, wildlife and sporting events, while the built-in Optical SteadyShot technology lets you take blur-free images even at super telephoto lengths. This Sony E70-350mm camera lens has an AF/MF focus switch that easily switches between auto and manual focus.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Sony - 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Full Frame Telephoto Zoom G Lens for E-Mount Cameras - White/Black
Model: SEL200600GSKU: 6356771Top comment"Best buy...Best len for wildlife and birds, little bit heavy....Love this lens!...This is a great lens. Perfect for birding and wildlife."
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Get closer to your subject with this Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 lens. The ED glass offers improved resolution, and the Nano AR coating helps suppress flare, while the large aperture range produces clear images with good bokeh or an in-focus background. This Sony FE 200–600mm f/5.6-6.3 lens boasts a dust-resistant design to prevent speckles from forming on the sensor.Top comment"Best buy...Best len for wildlife and birds, little bit heavy....Love this lens!...This is a great lens. Perfect for birding and wildlife."
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Get closer to your subject with this Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 lens. The ED glass offers improved resolution, and the Nano AR coating helps suppress flare, while the large aperture range produces clear images with good bokeh or an in-focus background. This Sony FE 200–600mm f/5.6-6.3 lens boasts a dust-resistant design to prevent speckles from forming on the sensor.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens - Black
Model: 20058SKU: 4375103Top comment"Best Telephoto Lens For Wildlife...This 200-500 Telephoto Lens with Nikons Vibration Reduction is the best Lens out there for Wildlife & Bird Photography. ...Nice lens for bird photography!...I have owned this lens for a couple of years now. Mostly do bird photography as a hobby and this lens has helped me take a few really good pics. "
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens: Designed for use with most Nikon cameras with an F-Mount, this super telephoto zoom lens lets you capture birds, wildlife, motorsports and events in crisp clarity. The f/5.6 constant aperture helps you achieve out-of-focus backgrounds and lets you shoot in dim lighting.Top comment"Best Telephoto Lens For Wildlife...This 200-500 Telephoto Lens with Nikons Vibration Reduction is the best Lens out there for Wildlife & Bird Photography. ...Nice lens for bird photography!...I have owned this lens for a couple of years now. Mostly do bird photography as a hobby and this lens has helped me take a few really good pics. "
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens: Designed for use with most Nikon cameras with an F-Mount, this super telephoto zoom lens lets you capture birds, wildlife, motorsports and events in crisp clarity. The f/5.6 constant aperture helps you achieve out-of-focus backgrounds and lets you shoot in dim lighting.See all DSLR Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Panasonic - Lumix G VARIO 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 POWER O.I.S.Telephoto Zoom Lens - H-FSA100300 - Black
Model: H-FSA100300SKU: 5761203Top comment"All in all I thought I would be getting a good-enough super telephoto for basic birding, airshows etc. but wound up feeling it is much better than it should be for the price....Great telephoto for micro four thirds...Certainly a good option for those looking for a telephoto lens for micro four thirds cameras."
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Take on even the harshest weather conditions to get the perfect close-up shot with this Panasonic LUMIX G Vario lens. Built-in optical image stabilization ensures blur-free images, and the splash/dustproof construction is compatible with LUMIX cameras for even demanding outdoor shoots. This Panasonic LUMIX G Vario lens is lightweight for effortless travel.Top comment"All in all I thought I would be getting a good-enough super telephoto for basic birding, airshows etc. but wound up feeling it is much better than it should be for the price....Great telephoto for micro four thirds...Certainly a good option for those looking for a telephoto lens for micro four thirds cameras."
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Take on even the harshest weather conditions to get the perfect close-up shot with this Panasonic LUMIX G Vario lens. Built-in optical image stabilization ensures blur-free images, and the splash/dustproof construction is compatible with LUMIX cameras for even demanding outdoor shoots. This Panasonic LUMIX G Vario lens is lightweight for effortless travel.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Optical Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20091SKU: 6398023Top comment"Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 vr S Optical lens review...One of them is the original image with a bird on a house and the second is a cropped image with the bird. ...Incredibly sharp telephoto!...Tack sharp telephoto lens that blows everything else out of the water, even with the 2x teleconverter! "
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Take clear closeups with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm zoom lens. The ultra-quiet stepping motor offers fast, precise autofocusing, and the built-in optical VR image stabilization technology offsets the effects of camera shake. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm zoom lens has an intuitive control ring and customizable shortcut buttons for easy settings adjustment.Top comment"Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 vr S Optical lens review...One of them is the original image with a bird on a house and the second is a cropped image with the bird. ...Incredibly sharp telephoto!...Tack sharp telephoto lens that blows everything else out of the water, even with the 2x teleconverter! "
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Take clear closeups with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm zoom lens. The ultra-quiet stepping motor offers fast, precise autofocusing, and the built-in optical VR image stabilization technology offsets the effects of camera shake. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm zoom lens has an intuitive control ring and customizable shortcut buttons for easy settings adjustment.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Nikon - NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Telephoto Zoom Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black
Model: 20085SKU: 6385418Top comment"Telephoto Lens...High quality telescope lens for this price. The lens is good enough to take pictures of birds and small animals! "
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Expand your photographic options with this NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens. The telephoto capability lets you get closer to the action and capture sports, concerts and wildlife shots and takes closeup portraits without distortions against a soft background. This NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens integrates Vibration Reduction image stabilization system to deliver non-shaky videos and sharp, clear photos.Top comment"Telephoto Lens...High quality telescope lens for this price. The lens is good enough to take pictures of birds and small animals! "
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Expand your photographic options with this NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens. The telephoto capability lets you get closer to the action and capture sports, concerts and wildlife shots and takes closeup portraits without distortions against a soft background. This NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR camera lens integrates Vibration Reduction image stabilization system to deliver non-shaky videos and sharp, clear photos.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Nikon - NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Super-Telephoto Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black
Model: 20106SKU: 6486708Top comment"Great Telephoto lens...Great lens. Bought for taking photos of wildlife in the trip to Alaska. ...Perfect for bird and nature photography!!...Awesome versatile lens!! Perfect for bird and nature photography!!"
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A versatile superpower that brings a 100mm–400mm super telephoto zoom range ideal for wildlife, sports and action together with premium S-Line optics, breathtaking image quality, effortless autofocus, rock-steady VR and comfortable handling—all in a travel-friendly package that brings so many shots within reach.Top comment"Great Telephoto lens...Great lens. Bought for taking photos of wildlife in the trip to Alaska. ...Perfect for bird and nature photography!!...Awesome versatile lens!! Perfect for bird and nature photography!!"
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A versatile superpower that brings a 100mm–400mm super telephoto zoom range ideal for wildlife, sports and action together with premium S-Line optics, breathtaking image quality, effortless autofocus, rock-steady VR and comfortable handling—all in a travel-friendly package that brings so many shots within reach.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Canon - RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Telephoto Zoom Lensfor EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Model: 5824C002SKU: 6535119Top comment"I take alot of photos of the birds in our yard. This len allowed me to get some great close shots....Canon RF Telephoto Lens...Great entry telephoto lens for those just getting into photography. "
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The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a superb choice for photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilization for up to 4.5* equivalent stops of shake correction, Up to 7.0* equivalent stops of shake correction when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS). It extends the camera's reach significantly, capturing sharp images of far away objects, even when handheld. It features Canon's amazing STM stepping motor supporting Canon's Movie Servo AF for smooth, quiet and continuous focus adjustments. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens features two UD lens elements that reduce chromatic aberration, helping to achieve excellent image quality with high resolution and contrast. A 7-blade circular aperture delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens has a compact design thanks to a mechanical six-group zoom system that provides a maximum magnification of 0.28x at the telephoto end and a minimum focusing distance of 2.4 ft./0.73m (at 210mm), and 3.2 ft./1.0m (at 55mm).Top comment"I take alot of photos of the birds in our yard. This len allowed me to get some great close shots....Canon RF Telephoto Lens...Great entry telephoto lens for those just getting into photography. "
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The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a superb choice for photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection. Compact and lightweight with Optical Image Stabilization for up to 4.5* equivalent stops of shake correction, Up to 7.0* equivalent stops of shake correction when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS). It extends the camera's reach significantly, capturing sharp images of far away objects, even when handheld. It features Canon's amazing STM stepping motor supporting Canon's Movie Servo AF for smooth, quiet and continuous focus adjustments. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens features two UD lens elements that reduce chromatic aberration, helping to achieve excellent image quality with high resolution and contrast. A 7-blade circular aperture delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. The RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens has a compact design thanks to a mechanical six-group zoom system that provides a maximum magnification of 0.28x at the telephoto end and a minimum focusing distance of 2.4 ft./0.73m (at 210mm), and 3.2 ft./1.0m (at 55mm).See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Tamron - 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD All-In-One Telephoto Lens for Nikon APS-C DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: AFB028N700SKU: 5948023Top comment"Great lens!...I am so impressed with the quality photos taken w this lens. I mainly take pictures of sports, birds and nature. ...You can utilize the extended part of the lens to help balance your camera while filming."
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Only at Best Buy Travel with this Tamron 18-400mm lens in your camera bag, and take amazing up-close shots in any weather. The moisture-proof lens is up to the task of outdoor exposure and is compatible with Nikon APS-C format DSLR cameras. This Tamron 18-400mm lens is designed to handle every shot from portraits to landscapes with stunning clarity.Top comment"Great lens!...I am so impressed with the quality photos taken w this lens. I mainly take pictures of sports, birds and nature. ...You can utilize the extended part of the lens to help balance your camera while filming."
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Only at Best Buy Travel with this Tamron 18-400mm lens in your camera bag, and take amazing up-close shots in any weather. The moisture-proof lens is up to the task of outdoor exposure and is compatible with Nikon APS-C format DSLR cameras. This Tamron 18-400mm lens is designed to handle every shot from portraits to landscapes with stunning clarity.See all DSLR Long-Range Zoom Lenses
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