Best camera lens for wild life photography?

[Reykja]

I am an armature photographer looking to buy a good lens for taking wildlife photos, any suggestions ?

 

[ash]

this guide should help you out
http://www.photoguides.net/photographing-safari-and-exotic-animals

It basically recommends a zoom lens and a monopod. Those are two essential pieces of equipment for a safari/wildlife photographer

Hope that helps

 

[Bruce M]

Best one that all the wild life photographers I have talked with over the years... 600mm fixed lens by the maker of your camera. ie, Canon, Nikon, Olympus...

You ask.. second best. 300mm and add the 2x converter when you can afford it.

Yes you will need a HUGE tripod and heavy duty mono pod too.

 

[dolly]

I am not sure what the exact camera is but my friend does wildlife photography and won a competition. She uses a Canon DSLR in the £1000+ price range, with added lens, tripod etc so I would recommend a look at the Canon website.