NaturesLens News & Articles
Welcome to the news section of NaturesLens! Here you will find the latest updates, articles, & features related to nature, wildlife, photography, & conservation. Stay informed about upcoming photography tours, workshops, & events organized by NaturesLens around the world. Get insights into the natural world, discover tips & tricks to improve your photography skills, & learn about the importance of preserving & protecting our environment & wildlife.
October 10, 2026
Winter Wildlife Photography in Hungary
Winter wildlife photography in Hungary rewards patience: heated hides, ice-level angles, otters metres from the glass & behaviour that repeats, in a small group of six.
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October 9, 2026
Sony 300mm F2.8 GM vs 600mm F6.3 GM: Which Is Better for Wildlife Photography?
The Sony 300mm F2.8 GM offers exceptional speed & teleconverter flexibility, while the new 600mm F6.3 GM delivers native 600mm reach in a lens weighing only 995g. I look at which approach makes more sense for real wildlife photography & why the lightest lens may sometimes produce the most photographs.
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October 8, 2026
Why Visit Bence Máté’s Hides in Winter?
Bence Máté's Hides in Winter offer close-range wildlife photography with controlled light, natural behaviour, low-angle perspectives, & winter atmosphere.
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October 6, 2026
Which Is the Best Sony Lens for Wildlife Photography – the 100-400mm F4.5, 300mm F2.8 or 600mm F6.3?
Sony wildlife photographers can now choose between the new 100 - 400mm F4.5 GM, remarkably light 600mm F6.3 GM & versatile 300mm F2.8 GM. I look at what each offers in real wildlife photography, why weight is only part of the equation & why Pui Hang & I still have no intention of giving up…
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October 4, 2026
What Makes Bence Máté’s Hides in Hungary So Rewarding in Springtime?
From mid-May into June, Bence Máté's hides at Pusztaszer bring Rollers, Bee-eaters & Hoopoes within a few metres of the lens just as they court, nest & feed young. David Miles explains why spring is the season in which these hides are at their best & what a photography-led week there involves.
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October 3, 2026
My Thoughts on the Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS Lens
My thoughts on the Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS from a wildlife photographer's point of view: reach, autofocus, handling & how it performs in real-world conditions.
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October 1, 2026
How Does Photographing Shompole Compare With the Maasai Mara?
Hide-based night photography at Shompole & vehicle-based daytime work in the Maasai Mara conservancies reward very different skills. David Miles compares light, access, crowds & subjects to help photographers decide.
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September 30, 2026
Why Could the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS Be Such an Important Wildlife Photography Lens?
The Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS combines a genuinely useful wildlife focal range with a constant F4.5 aperture, faster autofocus, internal zooming & teleconverter compatibility. David Miles looks beyond the specifications to explain why those changes matter when photographing wildlife in real-world conditions.
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September 27, 2026
The Best Lens Covers for Wildlife Photography – After Years of Trying Many of Them
Best Lens Covers for Wildlife Photography
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September 27, 2026
Wildlife Photography Holiday vs Photography Workshop vs Wildlife Tour: What’s the Difference?
How a wildlife photography holiday differs from a photography workshop & a wildlife tour, & how to choose the right format for the images you want to make.
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September 27, 2026
Is the Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS the Ideal Wildlife Photography Travel Lens?
At approximately 994g, the Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS puts a genuine G Master 400mm prime below the one-kilogram mark. David Miles looks at what that weight, the f/4.5 aperture & teleconverter compatibility mean for travelling wildlife photographers.
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September 25, 2026
What Are the Best Wildlife Photography Trips at Shompole in Kenya?
Two ground-level hides, dimmable lighting & close, unbaited encounters with lions, leopards, elephants & hyenas make Shompole one of Africa's most distinctive photography destinations. David Miles explains what separates a genuinely photographic week from a night or two of hide time.
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Is It Really A Wildlife Photography Holiday – Or Just Wildlife Photography Bolted On?
A wildlife holiday where you can take photographs is not necessarily a wildlife photography holiday. David Miles explains why photography-first itineraries are built around light, behaviour, positioning, group size & time with productive subjects - & how photographers can recognise the difference before booking.
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September 21, 2026
Why Is Eye Contact in Wildlife Photography So Powerful?
Eye contact in wildlife photography can transform a technically good image into something far more powerful. We look at how gaze, sharp eyes, eye level, composition & patience can create a stronger connection between the animal & the viewer.
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September 14, 2026
Think Tank Airport Accelerator Review – 12 Years On
I have been using a Think Tank Airport Accelerator for around 12 years. I am now on my second one, but that statement probably needs some explanation because it would be easy to assume the first one eventually failed.
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September 14, 2026
Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On Review – 9 Months of Use
Our Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On review is based on nine months of travelling with two Sony α1 II bodies, a 400mm f/2.8 & other camera gear. It is expensive & heavy, but exceptionally well designed
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September 14, 2026
Peak Design Travel Weekender 25L Review – The One I’d Keep
Our Peak Design Travel Weekender 25L review looks at how this 25L bag performs after real-world travel, including our ideal packing-cube setup, cabin use, comfort, build quality & the one thing we would change.
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September 14, 2026
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L Review – 2 Years On
David's Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L review is based on two years of real travel with professional Sony camera equipment. It is brilliantly versatile & beautifully made, although it is not our favourite dedicated camera backpack.
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Best Camera Bags & Travel Luggage for Wildlife Photography: The Full Comparison
Best Camera Bags & Travel Luggage for Wildlife Photography: The Full Comparison Choosing the right camera bag is one of the most consequential gear decisions a wildlife photographer makes, yet it gets far less attention than lenses or camera bodies.
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September 13, 2026
NaturesLens vs Paul Alistair Collins Photography – Which Suits You Better?
If your primary interest is wildlife photography, both NaturesLens & Paul Alistair Collins Photography are genuine wildlife-photography specialists rather than general tour operators.
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September 13, 2026
NaturesLens vs UK Photo Tours – Which Suits You Better?
If your primary interest is wildlife photography, NaturesLens & UK Photo Tours take genuinely different approaches.
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