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Originally Posted by Sharnbrook
I would strongly recommend the 100-400L IS Canon lens for Africa. There are many times when 400 is essential for really strong impact shots. I have such a lens, and I have been to Africa with it. It's heavy, and somewhat cumbersome, but it's an excellent lens.
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Very strongly agree with Mike!
I was lucky enough to particpate in a photo safari in Tanzania a few years ago and bought a 100-400 specifically for that trip.
Here is a link to a write up by the organiser
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/lo...tanzania.shtml - I'm 5th from the left in the group photo. Lots of good info about what to expect and useful equipment!
As to hand-holding, most safaris use "pop-top" 4WD vehicles, in which case you can rest the lens on a small bean bag on the edge of the roof.
As noted in previous posts a zoom is not as sharp as a prime lens, and for astro work the 100-400 may be a little slow (I'm still experimenting with this).
Whatever lens you end up with I wish you every success with it!
Colin