What is the best wildlife lens for Canon EOS R7 shooters?

Question

i just got the canon r7 for a trip to the everglades next month and honestly i have no idea how lenses even work sorry if this is dumb. i have like $900 max and everything online is so confusing with the numbers.

what is the best wildlife lens for canon eos r7 shooters?

stephanie.taylor · Accepted Answer

Yo, just saw your post and honestly, dont let the numbers freak you out too much. For the Everglades, you definitely need reach because gators dont exactly invite you for a close-up lol. Since you have a $900 limit, I would suggest looking at the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM. Its super light which is a total lifesaver when you are hiking in that swampy humidity for hours. You might want to consider that its an f/8 lens at the long end tho. Basically that means it doesnt let in a ton of light compared to the massive pro lenses. Be careful if you are shooting deep in the mangroves or right at sunset because your photos might get grainy. But for around $600, its a steal and it fits your R7 natively without needing any extra parts. If you really want more zoom, you could try the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary for Canon EF but you will need the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R to make it work. Just a heads up... some R7 users report the focus pulsing or jumping around with that specific Sigma lens. It can be super frustrating if a bird is about to fly away and the lens wont lock on. Personally, I would stick with the Canon RF glass first to keep things simple while you are still learning. Make sure to grab an extra battery for the trip too, the R7 eats them up when you are using the animal tracking mode constantly.