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Capture stunning close-up shots of wildlife with our selection of telephoto lenses for wildlife photography. Whether you're an amateur enthusiast or a seasoned professional, these lenses are designed to bring your subjects up close and personal, allowing you to capture every intricate detail with precision and clarity. From majestic birds in flight to elusive animals in their natural habitat, our telephoto lenses offer exceptional zoom capabilities and image quality, ensuring that you never miss a moment. Browse the top-ranked list of telephoto lenses for wildlife photography below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Nikon - NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Telephoto Zoom Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black - Angle_Zoom
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    "Affordable lens...Its super light weight which was a big selling point for me. I mainly shoot wildlife and landscapes. Hiking with this lens doesn't add a lot of weight to my pack....Telephoto Lens"

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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.
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    "Affordable lens...Its super light weight which was a big selling point for me. I mainly shoot wildlife and landscapes. Hiking with this lens doesn't add a lot of weight to my pack....Telephoto Lens"

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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.
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  2. Sony - E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great Lens...This is an excellent lens for wildlife photography. Not too heavy for my A6000. ...Sharp lens...Lightweight but powerful lens for wildlife photography."

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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.
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    "Great Lens...This is an excellent lens for wildlife photography. Not too heavy for my A6000. ...Sharp lens...Lightweight but powerful lens for wildlife photography."

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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.
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  3. Canon - RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Telephoto dream...Excellent lens. I use it all the time for phographing wildlife....Wonderful lens...Great for photography of wildlife."

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    Perfect for wildlife, sports, travel and more, the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is a compact, lightweight telephoto lens for EOS R Series cameras, offering a versatile zoom range that brings subjects closer with ease. The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is similar in size to the EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens, and not only reaches to 400mm, but also has fast Nano USM focusing and up to 6 stops of Coordinated IS when used in combination with an EOS R series camera featuring In-body Image Stabilization, like the EOS R5 and EOS R6, or 5.5 stops with an EOS R/RP camera. Using a single Ultra Low Dispersion lens element towards the front of the lens group corrects chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range, making your images look crisp and colorful with minimal color blur. The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens can also accept both the RF1.4x and RF2x tele extenders giving you the effective maximum focal length of 560mm and 800mm respectively. With a control ring that allows for quick setting changes, including shutter speed and aperture, the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens puts quality, convenience and control in your hands.
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    "Telephoto dream...Excellent lens. I use it all the time for phographing wildlife....Wonderful lens...Great for photography of wildlife."

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    Perfect for wildlife, sports, travel and more, the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is a compact, lightweight telephoto lens for EOS R Series cameras, offering a versatile zoom range that brings subjects closer with ease. The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is similar in size to the EF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens, and not only reaches to 400mm, but also has fast Nano USM focusing and up to 6 stops of Coordinated IS when used in combination with an EOS R series camera featuring In-body Image Stabilization, like the EOS R5 and EOS R6, or 5.5 stops with an EOS R/RP camera. Using a single Ultra Low Dispersion lens element towards the front of the lens group corrects chromatic aberration throughout the entire zoom range, making your images look crisp and colorful with minimal color blur. The RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens can also accept both the RF1.4x and RF2x tele extenders giving you the effective maximum focal length of 560mm and 800mm respectively. With a control ring that allows for quick setting changes, including shutter speed and aperture, the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens puts quality, convenience and control in your hands.
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  4. Fujifilm - XF50mmF2 R WR Midrange Telephoto Lens - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "By far my most favorite lens...Love this lens for portrait and outdoor life, its a great middle ground with wide open aperature of F2!...Great portrait len!"

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    Minimize photographic distortions with this Fujifilm 50mm F2 lens. It has a special aspherical lens layer to prevent color fringing and spherical image distortions, and the fast, quiet stepping motor of the autofocus won't startle wildlife or draw unwanted attention. This compact, lightweight Fujifilm 50mm F2 lens is easy to carry and handle.
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    "By far my most favorite lens...Love this lens for portrait and outdoor life, its a great middle ground with wide open aperature of F2!...Great portrait len!"

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    Minimize photographic distortions with this Fujifilm 50mm F2 lens. It has a special aspherical lens layer to prevent color fringing and spherical image distortions, and the fast, quiet stepping motor of the autofocus won't startle wildlife or draw unwanted attention. This compact, lightweight Fujifilm 50mm F2 lens is easy to carry and handle.
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  5. NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Optical Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Incredibly sharp telephoto!...Tack sharp telephoto lens that blows everything else out of the water, even with the 2x teleconverter! ...Great camera lens. Does amazing shots for wildlife and landscape."

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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.
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    "Incredibly sharp telephoto!...Tack sharp telephoto lens that blows everything else out of the water, even with the 2x teleconverter! ...Great camera lens. Does amazing shots for wildlife and landscape."

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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.
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  6. Sony - FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Excellent lens...Do I regret the purchase? NO! Really good lens with one downside on aperture....Great lens and reach for wildlife...Great upgrade from the sony 200-600mm lens. Have used the 400-800mm with the 2x teleconverter with no problems. "

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    The FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is Sony’s first*1 α Lens that zooms to 800mm; a range that is ideal for distant subjects and telephoto compression. The fast, precise AF lets you capture unpredictable subjects with accuracy and precision. The internal zoom design minimizes center-of-gravity shift for smooth handling.
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    "Excellent lens...Do I regret the purchase? NO! Really good lens with one downside on aperture....Great lens and reach for wildlife...Great upgrade from the sony 200-600mm lens. Have used the 400-800mm with the 2x teleconverter with no problems. "

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    The FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is Sony’s first*1 α Lens that zooms to 800mm; a range that is ideal for distant subjects and telephoto compression. The fast, precise AF lets you capture unpredictable subjects with accuracy and precision. The internal zoom design minimizes center-of-gravity shift for smooth handling.
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  7. Nikon - NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Telephoto Zoom Lens for  Z Mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great wildlife lens...This lens is great for wildlife. It’s sharp and crisp and is perfect for what I wanted to use it for. ...Great Telephoto Lens for Wildlife Photography...The Nikkor Z 180-600mm is an excellent lens for wildlife/Sport/Action Photographers. The autofocus is fast and reliable, even at full zoom. "

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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.
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    "Great wildlife lens...This lens is great for wildlife. It’s sharp and crisp and is perfect for what I wanted to use it for. ...Great Telephoto Lens for Wildlife Photography...The Nikkor Z 180-600mm is an excellent lens for wildlife/Sport/Action Photographers. The autofocus is fast and reliable, even at full zoom. "

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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.
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  8. Nikon - NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Super-Telephoto Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great Telephoto lens...Great lens. Bought for taking photos of wildlife in the trip to Alaska. ...A must-have lens in the bag for travelers who enjoy wildlife and landscapes."

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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.
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    "Great Telephoto lens...Great lens. Bought for taking photos of wildlife in the trip to Alaska. ...A must-have lens in the bag for travelers who enjoy wildlife and landscapes."

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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.
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  9. Panasonic - Lumix G VARIO 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 POWER O.I.S.Telephoto Zoom Lens - H-FSA100300 - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great Telephoto Lens for the Price...For the price, this is the best Micro 4/3 telephoto lens on the market especially if you plan on taking photos during the day. ...Great telephoto for micro four thirds...Great lens for capturing wildlife at a reasonable price. "

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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.
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    "Great Telephoto Lens for the Price...For the price, this is the best Micro 4/3 telephoto lens on the market especially if you plan on taking photos during the day. ...Great telephoto for micro four thirds...Great lens for capturing wildlife at a reasonable price. "

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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.
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  10. Canon - RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - White - Front_Zoom
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    "Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 IS USM Telephoto Zoom...Great lens for wildlife and sports photography. A bit pricy but well worth it....Great lens!...High quality lens! Great for sports photography and wildlife photography."

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    The RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM super telephoto zoom lens delivers a superb combination of cutting-edge performance, compact construction and brilliant resolving power specifically designed for the EOS R system. The versatile range of 100mm to 500mm is ideal for sports, wildlife, and even aviation photography while maintaining a compact, travel-ready size and weight. The lens features one Super UD and six UD lenses. Fluorine coated front and rear lens elements provide resistance to dirt, moisture and oils, while L-series construction with dust and weather resistance provide reliability even in challenging conditions. With its built-in, 3-mode, and up-to 5-stop optical image stabilization system, and high-speed Dual Nano USM autofocus motors, the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM will prove its superb optical performance, over and over again.
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    "Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 IS USM Telephoto Zoom...Great lens for wildlife and sports photography. A bit pricy but well worth it....Great lens!...High quality lens! Great for sports photography and wildlife photography."

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    The RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM super telephoto zoom lens delivers a superb combination of cutting-edge performance, compact construction and brilliant resolving power specifically designed for the EOS R system. The versatile range of 100mm to 500mm is ideal for sports, wildlife, and even aviation photography while maintaining a compact, travel-ready size and weight. The lens features one Super UD and six UD lenses. Fluorine coated front and rear lens elements provide resistance to dirt, moisture and oils, while L-series construction with dust and weather resistance provide reliability even in challenging conditions. With its built-in, 3-mode, and up-to 5-stop optical image stabilization system, and high-speed Dual Nano USM autofocus motors, the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM will prove its superb optical performance, over and over again.
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