In March, I will be in Galapagos. Although I'll be leading a group of students, I should manage to get some decent photography done whilst there.
Currently, for telephoto work I'm using a Nikkor 300/4. Paired with a TC-14, it was a great lens combo on my D800E for photographing wildlife in south Florida. The larger birds and 'gators seemed very accessible within this focal length range (see my
Flickr Album).
My understanding is that wildlife on Galapagos is "very" accessible, so my question is directed to those who have experience photographing in Galapagos, specifically on San Cristobal and Santa Cruz...
Would the 300/4 + 1.4TC suffice, or would I be better served with one of the following zooms:
- • adding the 70-200/4 to my kit; or
- • selling the 300/4 and purchasing the new 80-400/4.5-5.6 G
Both options add flexibility by being zooms. The 70-200/4 gets exceptionally good reviews with regards to IQ, the 80-400 G less so, but it has greater reach and even more flexibility.
So, I guess I'm asking if the greater flexibility would be helpful or if I would be equally well-served with what I am currently using?
Thanks.