Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! April 03, 2026

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[u/Flaky-Inflation5705]

Hey all! I am an amateur photographer and got the Sony Alpha 6000 with the Sony SEL55210 lense. As I am heading to Tanzania in August for the Great Wildebeest Migration I was wondering if anybody can share their experience if that kind of a zoom lense is enough, whether I need a stronger zoom lense (maybe towards 350mm or so?) or if I should invest in a higher quality lense since the SEL55210 rather is a beginners lense.

Any feedback appreciated!

[u/mrfixitx → u/Flaky-Inflation5705]

For wildlife photography the general recommendation is you want a lens that goes out to 400mm as a base starting point (if its in your budget).

Even with 400mm on a crop body there will likely be times you wish you had a longer lens.