Lens advice for deer rutting.

[squizza]

Hello everyone!

Over the next few weekends I am going to be spending my time at the lovely Mismere to see the red deer rutting. Any advice on equipment / lenses greatly received.

Kind regards and thanks in advance.

Sarah

 

[arclight]

Use your 300mmL and keep a respectable distance.

 

[Bawbee]

Sarah,

As Douie says:

Use your 300mmL and keep a respectable distance.

Then add a 1.4 extender and maintain an even more respectable and safe distance - things can turn rough and you don't want to be in the way.

 

[seriousrikk]

Then add a 1.4 extender and maintain an even more respectable and safe distance - things can turn rough and you don't want to be in the way.

Then be willing to crop a little

Nah, you should be fine at 300mm / 420mm - just keep you 'exits' clear and pay attention to what is going on ALL around you.

 

[squizza]

Thank you

 

[fracster]

things can turn rough and you don't want to be in the way.

Sarah, be careful, there is no fat on these animals, just muscle and very hard antlers..............

 

[magicaxeman]

Sarah the original post title questions just begs to be answered...............never attempt to rut a deer with a lens lol.

As said.. 300 + 1.4x if you have one.

 

[malla1962]

I would think at least 500mm.