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Best camera lenses for photographing wild elephants safely from a jeep

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Noah D.•12295 rep•2

We are doing the elephant gathering safari in Minneriya. Will a 200mm lens be enough, or do the jeeps stay very far back.

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A 70-200mm lens is actually perfect for Minneriya. During the Gathering (August/September), the elephants congregate on the open grass plains near the reservoir. The jeeps can get relatively close safely, and the elephants often walk right past the vehicles. A 600mm lens is often too tight for herd shots. Bring a wide-angle lens as well for environmental landscapes.

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Dr. Nimal.•8810 rep•1

Bring a polarizing filter! The glare off the reservoir water in the late afternoon ruins photos otherwise.

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Bhante S.•10260 rep•1

I used a 24-105mm and got incredible shots. They get very close to the jeeps.

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Emma L.•10385 rep•2

Should I bring a monopod for the jeep.

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Noah D.•12295 rep•2

A beanbag is better. You can rest it on the metal roof rails of the jeep for perfect stability.

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