Safari Lenses (Nikon D3100)

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I am looking to hire a lens for my Nikon D3100. I am going on a safari and have been advised that an f2.8 up to 200mm zoom would be the ideal option although I am open to suggestions for alternatives.

The Safari is Kenya in September and the majority of the photography will be from the back of the jeep/van. Last year I used a D50 with a 300mm zoom which gave good results however this lens doesn't give full functionality (ie Auto Focus) with the D3100...

Thanks in advance for any help

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MW13 said:
I am looking to hire a lens for my Nikon D3100. I am going on a safari and have been advised that an f2.8 up to 200mm zoom would be the ideal option although I am open to suggestions for alternatives.
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For Kenya I'd want at least 400mm. I've always thought the Nikon 200-400 f4 would make a great safari lens in combination with a 70-200 f2.8. Having two bodies is a good idea on safari anyhow.
 
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Thank you for the advice, I'll have a look and see what deals I can find.:thumbs:
 
MW13 said:
Last year I used a D50 with a 300mm zoom which gave good results however this lens doesn't give full functionality (ie Auto Focus) with the D3100...
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That must have been one of the old 300s as the newer AFS lenses (f/2.8 and f/4) work.
 
Yes, unfortunately it is one of the lenses that does not have the motor fitted in the lens... Works great on the D50...
 
If you're talking of lenses of that quality and you already have a great 300mm lens then it would just be cheaper to buy a body with a motor in.

That said, on safari it will be (hopefully) very sunny so you don't necessarily need a f/2.8 lens, the 70-300VR would be a good option.
 
Just been looking at a 55-300 AF-S VR lens which should do the trick.
 
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