Good lenses definitely make a difference but I’ve found shutter speed is one of the most important factors. Even for something stationary I tend to try to aim for a minimum of 1/1000s as even a gentle breeze and motion from the subject breathing will cause micro movements in feathers and fur that can make the image look soft at lower shutter speeds.
Good lenses definitely make a difference but I’ve found shutter speed is one of the most important factors. Even for something stationary I tend to try to aim for a minimum of 1/1000s as even a gentle breeze and motion from the subject breathing will cause micro movements in feathers and fur that can make the image look soft at lower shutter speeds.
This was shot at 1/1250 to stop those micro movements.