The light and compact design of Tamron ultra-telephoto zoom lenses feature image stabilization for sharp handheld ultra-telephoto shots. With a remarkable focusing distance, they're also perfect for striking close-ups. Milford Photo has arranged an opportunity for you to take these powerful lenses for a test drive. Join us at Beardsley Zoo to add stunning, tack sharp, close-up wildlife photography to your portfolio.

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 AM to 1 PM

📍 Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610

      Look for the Milford Photo canopy near the big cow!

🔗 Register here: https://www.meetup.com/milfordphotography/events/314665115/

📸 Photo Contest - upload your images before Saturday, June 20, 2026

Upload up to 3 of your photos from our day at the zoo to the Meetup event photo album for your chance to win! After the event, we'll select our favorite images and will award Milford Photo gift cards.

Borrow Tamron ultra-telephoto lenses and walk around the zoo, adding wildlife shots to your portfolio.

Lenses will be available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

Some of the lenses we'll have available:

• 100-400mm
  
• 150-500mm
• 150-600mm

Olympus / OM System & Panasonic Micro Four Thirds owners: when you register, please let us know what camera you're bringing so we can bring some long OM System glass.

NOTE: You'll need a credit card and a driver's license to borrow Tamron lenses.

Canon and Nikon owners: bring your lens adapters if you have them; we will have a few to lend out.