Photographing the Grand Canyon
Apr 11, 2015 23:24:14 #
If you had up to 500.00 to spend on a lens that you would use to photograph the Grand Canyon. What lens would you purchase? It is for a Canon t5i. I currently own an 18-270 lens. If this is a good one to use I'm all set. But I want to have the best lens for the "Grandest" photo shoot :) I will have only one chance and don't want to mess it up.
Apr 11, 2015 23:30:02 #
faygo wrote:
If you had up to 500.00 to spend on a lens that you would use to photograph the Grand Canyon. What lens would you purchase? It is for a Canon t5i. I currently own an 18-270 lens. If this is a good one to use I'm all set. But I want to have the best lens for the "Grandest" photo shoot :) I will have only one chance and don't want to mess it up.
Maybe something wide: KEH has a 24 & 28 f/2.8- used both under 500 clamsÂ….
Apr 11, 2015 23:32:15 #
the 18 to 270 is a great lens for the Grand Canyon. I would also make sure you have a polarizer and a n/d filter.best time to shoot is early morning light or afternoon about 6pm.I hope you have a great time there.there is so much to see.
Apr 11, 2015 23:38:42 #
faygo wrote:
If you had up to 500.00 to spend on a lens that you would use to photograph the Grand Canyon. What lens would you purchase? It is for a Canon t5i. I currently own an 18-270 lens. If this is a good one to use I'm all set. But I want to have the best lens for the "Grandest" photo shoot :) I will have only one chance and don't want to mess it up.
I don't shoot Canon, but I would recommend the ef-s 10-18mm lens that I believe is a new ultra wide angle lens.
Apr 11, 2015 23:54:56 #
faygo wrote:
If you had up to 500.00 to spend on a lens that you would use to photograph the Grand Canyon. What lens would you purchase? It is for a Canon t5i. I currently own an 18-270 lens. If this is a good one to use I'm all set. But I want to have the best lens for the "Grandest" photo shoot :) I will have only one chance and don't want to mess it up.
You have the long end covered with the 18-270.
With a crop sensor body, you might want something wider. This is a pretty good guide to Canon wide angle lenses (though I doubt any of them fit your budget unless you can find them used):
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Wide-Angle-Lens.aspx
Apr 12, 2015 00:11:54 #
Robeng
Loc: California
faygo wrote:
If you had up to 500.00 to spend on a lens that you would use to photograph the Grand Canyon. What lens would you purchase? It is for a Canon t5i. I currently own an 18-270 lens. If this is a good one to use I'm all set. But I want to have the best lens for the "Grandest" photo shoot :) I will have only one chance and don't want to mess it up.
The lens if fine for shooting the Grand Canyon. I will put the money to good filters, tripod and shutter release.
Have fun and enjoy yourself.
Apr 12, 2015 01:08:45 #
Thanks for all of your thoughts and recommendations. I appreciate every ones input. Will post some pictures when I get back from the GC. End of this month.
Apr 12, 2015 01:27:24 #
Robeng
Loc: California
faygo wrote:
Thanks for all of your thoughts and recommendations. I appreciate every ones input. Will post some pictures when I get back from the GC. End of this month.
Looking forward to seeing some great images from you!
Apr 12, 2015 05:54:34 #
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Apr 12, 2015 06:59:20 #
Your 18-270 mm lens will be fine. As others have said, bring a circular polarizing filter and a ND filter. The Grand Canyon is wonderful for panoramic photographs, so bring a good tripod. Regularly running shuttle buses will reduce the time lugging equipment. It's a wonderful experience. Enjoy yourself.
Apr 12, 2015 07:39:49 #
faygo wrote:
If you had up to 500.00 to spend on a lens that you would use to photograph the Grand Canyon. What lens would you purchase? It is for a Canon t5i. I currently own an 18-270 lens. If this is a good one to use I'm all set. But I want to have the best lens for the "Grandest" photo shoot :) I will have only one chance and don't want to mess it up.
Not too sure what lens to recommend better than the one you have, but I WOULD recommend a tripod for panorama shots. Have a great time, I envy you your trip.
Apr 12, 2015 07:53:06 #
Ranjan
Loc: Currently Cyber-Nation!
faygo wrote:
If you had up to 500.00 to spend on a lens that you would use to photograph the Grand Canyon. What lens would you purchase? It is for a Canon t5i. I currently own an 18-270 lens. If this is a good one to use I'm all set. But I want to have the best lens for the "Grandest" photo shoot :) I will have only one chance and don't want to mess it up.
20 mm (FX equiv.) view (single frame)
Panoramic shot would be another way to handle the expanse.
Apr 12, 2015 08:27:15 #
Tokina 11-16. 2.8. $479. I am very pleased with mine. Be sure to have a circular polar filter too. I would still do some panoramas as this is the place if ever there was one. Take several just to be safe.
Apr 12, 2015 09:25:20 #
I8 should be good, would think about renting a lens real wide one for a one time trip. Spent two weeks in the canyon rafting and I used a 16-35 and my wife used 70-300, all the photos were good but I lean to the wide.
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