Best lens for pet photography

13 years 3 months ago #20911 by Kris4pics
Right now I only have a 85mm that I used for portraits. It's a great lens, but recently I've only been shooting pets. I have found with pets they don't sit as still as people do. So I was thinking of getting a zoom lens, but not sure what range. Anyone have any suggestions?


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13 years 3 months ago #20917 by Tgauge9
what kind of camera do you have?


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13 years 3 months ago #20919 by Kris4pics
I am using a Nikon D90


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13 years 3 months ago #20920 by Tgauge9
24-85 could be a good lens. It's a good range, but I don't know how well of a lens it is. I use Canon, so I'm not too familiar with Nikon lenses.


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13 years 3 months ago #20921 by Kris4pics
Ok I'll check it out. Thanks.


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13 years 3 months ago #20944 by Baydream
I'm Canon also but the same principle applies. I don't do "portraits" as such but my "kit" 18-55 and my 70-300 both work well depending on location (and shyness of pets - my little red Golden is camera shy). I have a Fun with Pets album posted with both lenses used.

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13 years 2 months ago #22524 by Monster
What sort of money you looking to spend for a new lens?


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13 years 2 months ago #22525 by Screamin Scott
Actually, most any good zoom will work unless it's a super tele zoom...Personally I have had good results using an older Nikkor 28-105 mm F3.5/4.5 AF Nikkor. Some animals will allow you to get close, others not so much so you have to be prepared for all situations..Be careful on the wide end of some zooms though as the distortion will ruin a good shot

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