Telephoto Lenses
Telephoto lenses are the chosen lens of sports and wildlife photographers, in particular. These lenses provide a longer field of view than your average lens, which allows you to get a tighter crop of distant objects, without physically having to get too close. This is perfect for sports, where you are limited in how close you can get, and for wildlife photography, as getting too close can sometimes be hazardous or can spook your prospective subjects.
A telephoto lens is often described as having a focal length of 85mm or more, with different ranges of telephoto focal lengths being separated into the groups short-telephoto, medium-telephoto and super-telephoto. These lenses can come in either prime or zoom designs, with the choice between using a prime or zoom lens being a personal one for individual photographers.
The best wildlife lens is usually a telephoto lens but you still need to learn the ins and outs of your DSLR or mirrorless camera and plenty of practice to achieve success. Our photography blog is there to help you out on your journey, with gear advice and recommendations, as well as expert advice, such as choosing a telephoto lens for your camera.
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Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens
SaleFujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens
$4,999.95$4,249.96
Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens
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Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
SaleFujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
$1,099.95$934.96
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
$934.96$1,099.95Pickup available at Adelaide CBD
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Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Zoom
SaleFujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Zoom
$1,399.95$1,189.96
Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Zoom
$1,189.96$1,399.95Pickup available at Adelaide CBD
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Nikon AF-S 70-200mm VR f2.8E FL ED ZOOM (FX)
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm VR f2.8E FL ED ZOOM (FX)
$2,999.95
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm VR f2.8E FL ED ZOOM (FX)
$2,999.95Pickup available at Adelaide CBD
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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
SaleCanon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
$3,299.95$2,804.96
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R OIS Zoom
SaleFujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R OIS Zoom
$2,199.95$1,869.96
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R OIS Zoom
$1,869.96$2,199.95Pickup available at Adelaide CBD
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Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
SaleFujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
$5,999.95$5,399.96
Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
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Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM Lens
SaleCanon RF 600mm F4L IS USM Lens
$19,999.95$17,999.96
Canon RF 600mm F4L IS USM Lens
$17,999.96$19,999.95Pickup available at Adelaide CBD
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Canon RF 600mm f11 IS STM
SaleCanon RF 600mm f11 IS STM
$1,299.95$1,104.96
Canon RF 600mm f11 IS STM
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Tamron AF 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 DI III RXD - Nikon Z
SaleTamron AF 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 DI III RXD - Nikon Z
$999.95$899.96Tamron AF 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 DI III RXD - Nikon Z
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Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - MFT
Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - MFT
$499.95Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - MFT
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Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF
Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF
$499.95Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF
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Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - Sony E
Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - Sony E
$499.95Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - Sony E
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Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - Fuji X
Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - Fuji X
$499.95Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - Fuji X
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Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - Canon EF
Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - Canon EF
$499.95Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF - Canon EF
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Sigma 200mm f2 DG Sports
Sigma 200mm f2 DG Sports
$5,499.95$4,674.96Sigma 200mm f2 DG Sports
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Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC VXD - Fujifilm X Mount
SaleTamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC VXD - Fujifilm X Mount
$2,099.95$1,889.96Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC VXD - Fujifilm X Mount
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Tamron AF 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD - Nikon Z
Tamron AF 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD - Nikon Z
$2,199.95Tamron AF 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD - Nikon Z
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Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM OSS Lens
Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM OSS Lens
$8,799.95
Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM OSS Lens
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Panasonic Lumix WP 100-300mm F4-5.6 II OIS Zoom
Panasonic Lumix WP 100-300mm F4-5.6 II OIS Zoom
$1,099.95
Panasonic Lumix WP 100-300mm F4-5.6 II OIS Zoom
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Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex MF Lens - SONY E
Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex MF Lens - SONY E
$299.95Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex MF Lens - SONY E
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Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC VXD - Nikon Z Mount
SaleTamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC VXD - Nikon Z Mount
$2,199.95$1,979.96Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VC VXD - Nikon Z Mount
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Sigma AF 90mm F2.8 DG DN C
Sigma AF 90mm F2.8 DG DN C
$899.95$764.96Sigma AF 90mm F2.8 DG DN C
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Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex MF Lens - Fujifilm X
Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex MF Lens - Fujifilm X
$299.95Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex MF Lens - Fujifilm X
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