What lens for Antelope Canyon, AZ? I have a Nikon D-800e but my shorter lenses are both DX. I have a Nikon 17-55 2.8 and a Tamron 10-24mm f 3.5-4.5. I have no problem selling both of...

Jim S Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,

I have a Nikon D-800e but my shorter lenses are both DX. I have a Nikon 17-55 2.8 and a Tamron 10-24mm f 3.5-4.5.

I have no problem selling both of these and getting an FX lens.

Or will they get the job done in Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Try the Tamron on your D800. You may find vignetting at 10-mm, but just fine at 18-mm. Your own trials will tell you the limitations of the FF + zoom lens combos.

Remember, you can always rent a lens much more cheaply than initial out-of-pocket purchase.

dfarmer Loc: St. George, Utah

I have been there several times and I would recommend the Tamron 10-24. You can take a guided photography tour in upper Antelope Canyon that will give you 1 hour, I think the cost is about $50.00 per person. Lower Antelope Canyon you can take an unguided tour that gives you 2 hours and cost of around 25.00. Have fun.

Jim S Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,

Nikonian72 wrote:

Try the Tamron on your D800. You may find vignetting at 10-mm, but just fine at 18-mm. Your own trials will tell you the limitations of the FF + zoom lens combos.

Remember, you can always rent a lens much more cheaply than initial out-of-pocket purchase.

I think the testing makes a lot of sense.

Thanks for the comments

Jim S Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,

dfarmer wrote:

I have been there several times and I would recommend the Tamron 10-24. You can take a guided photography tour in upper Antelope Canyon that will give you 1 hour, I think the cost is about $50.00 per person. Lower Antelope Canyon you can take an unguided tour that gives you 2 hours and cost of around 25.00. Have fun.

I have a N. & S. Antelope photo tour as well as a night tour.

Thanks for the help as I wasn't sure about the Tamron 10-24

jak Loc: Florida

Jim S, I spent four hours in a canyon last year with four others and a guide. I used a D5100 with a 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 G VR and captured some great pictures. The guide was impressed with the monitor (reciprocating screen) as I did not have to lay on the ground and shot straight up as the others on our tour. As many say, it is not the camera it's the photographer that makes the difference. With me it was the guides help that made the difference as I am a neophite when it comes to photography.
Whether you take what you have, buy new lens or use a Brownie, you will be amazed by the colors and beauty. Have Fun!

Jim S Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,

jak wrote:

Jim S, I spent four hours in a canyon last year w... (show quote)

Thanks for the info. I have a guide and just want to make sure I have the right equipment. It sounds like I do so I am pleased with that.

Bubu Loc: Out of this solar system

What is a reciprocating screen? I think it is an additional screen, but why? Do you extend the camera and look at the screen from another point?

jak Loc: Florida

On the Nikon D5100 the monitor/screen on the back of the camera is not fixed to the camera. It folds against the camera face out but can be folded out from the camera for low-angle, high angle, or self-porrtrait shots. Nikon calls it a monitor, I call it a reciprocating screen that can be rotated. In the canyons, I folded the screen out, pointed the camera toward the top of the canyon and could see my image without having to lay on the ground and shoot up through the viewfinder or looking at the screen.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Jim, I have an older Tamron that I really liked with my film camera and my D80 but it isn't sharp enough when used on my D800e. Check out your lenses on the D800e before your trip.

Jim S Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,

ecobin wrote:

Jim, I have an older Tamron that I really liked with my film camera and my D80 but it isn't sharp enough when used on my D800e. Check out your lenses on the D800e before your trip.

Great idea on all lenses.
I know that the Nikon 70-200 and the 200-400 are sharp but the 200-400 will stay in the closet .

The Nikon 17-55 should be ok.

Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA

Set your D800e to the DX setting and fire away, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the results.

Jim S Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,

Pepper wrote:

Set your D800e to the DX setting and fire away, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the results.

I am very impressed with the D800E. MT Shooter was right about this camera. The functions are amazing.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

jak wrote:

On the Nikon D5100 the monitor/screen on the back ... (show quote)

"Reciprocating" (adjective): That which moves backwards and forwards, such as a piston in a reciprocating engine.

I think "articulated" is the word you meant to use.
'Articulated" (adjective): Having two or more sections connected by a flexible joint.

Moose Loc: North Carolina

To do what jak has done you need to lock the mirror so the image is diislplayed on the monitor. Being able to rotate the monitor is a great feature for those over the head shots. Wish I was going with you.