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Hi all, I am reaching out for some help looking for a potential choice of wildlife photography lens for a Canon R6 Mk11 please. It doesn’t have to be a top end purchase, but more a good introduction choice. Any help is most appreciated. I will also consider a used purchase. Many thanks.
 
Perhaps an idea of what sort of wildlife and where, and are you on a budget. Shooting lions in sunny Africa, is a tad different to shooting small birds in gloomy Wales. ;)
I'm not the best person to advise as I dont shoot much of that. But theres some serious wildlife people on the forum who can help.
 
Thank you, apologies i should have given more detail. UK photography only and out and about in the countryside and fishing trips photographing birds and animals. It’s for my son and i am struggling to give him some intro direction.
 
Adding to @swanseamale47 reply.......

In general 'reach is everything with wildlife' and where possible the wider/brighter the better i.e. f2.8 vs f5.6
Unless you are talking only about Macro photography?

So, do please say what your initial subjects are likely to be and whether you will be in a hide and/or the opportunistic slighting e.g. small in trees or water fowl on a lake.
If you said what what your max budget is, that will aid any more informed replies?

NB handling and hand holding longer lenses is a skill in and of itself, and can be aided if the lens has IS (image stabilisation?)

PS wildlife photography is very rewarding both photographically and for the privilege of seeing and photographing the natural world :)
 
Thank you, A budget around £700 max. Mainly opportunity photography of smaller animals and various size birds in open and shaded areas, including near and on water. Also around tree cover. No macro photography. Thank you once more.
 
carper said:
The RF 100-400MM F5.6-8 is a great lens for the money
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I’d second this.

Also if you want more reach, the Sigma 150-600 will be under budget s/h.

I’ve got both, the Sigma is the better lens, but it’s 4x the weight and 3x the size (not measured just guessed)
 
There was a bloke called Eric Hosking who more or less defined bird photography in the UK.

So far as I know, he seldom used long focus lenses but relied on setting up his cameras close to the nest and using remote control devices. More here...

Eric Hosking - Wikipedia

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