Beardsley Zoo Event with Photo Contest

Join Milford Photo at the Zoo! Test Drive Tamron Lenses & Enter the Photo Contest

The remarkably 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.

Event Details

📅 Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, from 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/307658263/

There is no fee for the lens loaner event, but attendees must purchase their own tickets to the zoo: https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/tickets.html.


🎫 Win Raffle Prizes!

Pick up your raffle tickets at our tent (look for us next to the big cow) for a chance to win great Milford Photo and Tamron prizes! We'll draw our raffle winners at 12:30 PM. You do not need to be present to win.


📸 Photo Contest - upload your images before July 1, 2025!

Upload your favorite images to the Meetup event photo album for your chance to win Milford Photo gift cards! After the event, we'll select our 3 favorite images and will award $75, $50, and $25 Milford Photo gift cards.

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From landscapes to wildlife to sports photography, the TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 offers versatility for capturing a wide range of subjects with exceptional clarity and ease.

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 get 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 should bring their lens adapters if they have them; we will have a few to lend out.


Congratulations to Our 2024 Photo Contest Winners!

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Photo Contest

photo by Eliza Willis


Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera

Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM

F-stop:  f/5.6

Exposure:

ISO speed:  ISO-2500

Focal Length:  286mm


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Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Photo Contest

photo by Karen Kallins


Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera

Lens: Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM

F-stop: f/6.2

Exposure: 1/200 sec

ISO speed: ISO:-800

Focal Length:  400mm


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Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Photo Contest

photo by Mathew Pereira


Camera: Nikon D850 DSLR Camera

Lens: Tamron

F-stop: f/8

Exposure: 1/500 sec

ISO speed: ISO-2000

Focal Length: 460mm


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Congratulations to Our 2023 Photo Contest Winners!

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Photo Contest

photo by Roxanne Gura


Camera: Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera

Lens: Sigma

F-stop: f/2.8

Exposure: 1/500 sec.

ISO speed: ISO-640

Focal Length: 200mm

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Photo Contest

photo by Anne L



Camera: SONY ZV-E10 Interchangeable Lens Camera

Lens: Sigma

F-stop: f/6.3

Exposure: 1/100 sec.

ISO speed: ISO-320

Focal Length: 400mm

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Photo Contest

photo by Katie Slawitschek



Camera: Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera

Lens: Sigma70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sport

F-stop: f/5

Exposure: 1/1250 sec.

ISO speed: ISO-2000

Focal Length: 200mm


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