Masai Mara with the Nikon Z System by Des Ong (website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts): At the start of October, I spent just over three weeks in one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife reserves. This location hadn’t been at the top of my must-visit list, partly because it’s so well documented, and let’s face it, who needs to see *another* portrait of a lion? However, a colleague of mine established a safari camp within the Mara North Conservancy a few years ago, with photography as its primary focus. After much planning, I finally made the journey to see what the fuss was all about. For this trip, Nikon UK kindly loaned me a few pieces of equipment to try: the Z6 III, the 24-120mm f/4, and the 600mm f/4 with a built-in teleconverter. They also offered me the 600mm f/6.3, but knowing we’d be shooting at dawn and dusk, I chose the f/4 for its low-light capabilities. Traveling on a small bush plane to reach the reserve presented a challenge with heavy equipment, but for me, it was the right decision. In addition to the above, I also had my Z9, along with a 70-200mm f/2.8. Eagle-eyed readers may notice I have a gap in the most commonly used safari focal range: 200-600mm. This was not deliberate, but in some ways, it forced me to adapt. With the help of my highly skilled guide, I didn’t feel significantly disadvantaged. A knowledgeable guide is so critical to the success...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Sunday, 1 December