Which lens for safari?

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I'm off to Kruger National Park at the end of the month for my first safari and will be taking along my Canon 30D DSLR. I have a selection of lenses including Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Canon 70-200L f4 (non IS) and Sigma 100-300 f4. Plus a Tokina 1.4x converter. Question is what one to take as I have no idea on how far we'll be away from the wildlife? I don't want to lug a load of lenses around so was thinking the Sigma 100-300 plus teleconverter and a Canon S110 carry about.

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Gad-Westy said:

Been there my friend!

I understand the sigma 100-300 is a decent lens. Does the 1.4x work well with it?

Edited by Gad-Westy on Thursday 13th August 11:40

To be honest I don't know! It will be the first time I will be using it.

Thanks Troc, some great shots.

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Just looked at renting a Canon 100-400mm L and its going to set back just over a grand for the duration so that is going to be a non starter. But a work colleague may lend me his older version 100-400mm L so fingers crossed.

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tight fart said:

How long are you going for!
I'd have thought £100 ish for 2 weeks.

My mistake I was looking at the 200-400mm L IS on Calumet's site and that's £108 per day. The 100-400mm L is £45 per day or £228 for 8-9 days.