Sony’s new 400mm and 600mm super-telephoto primes make light work of a heavy hobby — here are my favorite wildlife photos I shot with the pair
THE SO WHAT
Sony’s ultra-light 400mm and 600mm primes are about shrinking the friction of serious wildlife shooting—less weight means more hours in the field. Niche, high-performance hardware like this keeps the mirrorless ecosystem sticky for pros and serious hobbyists.
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