It's time to turn that kit 18-135mm into a paperweight and get yourself a real telephoto lens. So you ask, what is the best telephoto lens? This is an important question because a good quality telephoto lens is a significant investment and should be preceded with a lot of research. Unlike choosing your next camera bag or lens accessory, the purchase of a telephoto lens is not something most of us can afford to get wrong.

A lens with a focal length of 135mm+ is typically considered 'telephoto' range, with 300mm+ being considered super telephoto

Seasoned professional photographers first, and YouTubers second, Chelsea & Tony Northrup break it down with 4 of todays best telephoto lenses for $1,000 to $2,500 in a wintery Big Lens Shootout.

Best Telephoto Lens for Canon, Nikon, & More

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