Which Lens Should I Take
Jan 27, 2018 12:36:12 #
frankie c wrote:
Take both lenses and leave your wife home :)
I love my wife she carries my extra lenses
Jan 27, 2018 15:30:18 #
alx
Loc: NJ
Steamboat wrote:
I love my wife she carries my extra lenses
This reminds me of my first trip to Hawaii back in 1980. My wife at the time was also a photographer and we traveled well armed. The most amusing thing was watching the Japanese couples taking pictures of each other as they strolled down the beach. No need for them to focus. First one would pose next to something, like a lifeguard stand, the other would take the picture and they would swap places, handing off the camera in the process. Then they'd move on to the next object and follow the same routine always the exact same distance apart, I swear to the inch. And on to the next, and on and on... I've seen couples do this next to garbage cans, fences, and even an old pole with wires at the top that had once been for lights. The wires were so high, you could tell they were out of the shot - it was just a pole.
A few minutes later, another couple would be strolling down the beach...
Take the zoom.
Jan 27, 2018 15:48:32 #
howardg wrote:
I'm going on vacation and only want to carry one lens. I have a Nikon 85mm 1.8 and a Nikon 24-120 f4. My camera is a Nikon 750.
Most of my shots are "wife in front of a building, wife shopping, wife getting on the bus. I think you got the idea what I shoot. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Most of my shots are "wife in front of a building, wife shopping, wife getting on the bus. I think you got the idea what I shoot. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Howard, for what you shoot just take an iPhone!!! LoL
Actually, no matter what you shoot, if I took only ONE lens, it would be that 24-120. It’s all you need.
To be honest I would take 2 lenses. I always also HAVE to take a 50 1.4 to handle the indoor and night shots. But those two lenses would be it.
I would just give up anything wider or farther away. Have a great trip!
SS
Jan 28, 2018 05:17:04 #
howardg wrote:
I'm going on vacation and only want to carry one lens. I have a Nikon 85mm 1.8 and a Nikon 24-120 f4. My camera is a Nikon 750.
Most of my shots are "wife in front of a building, wife shopping, wife getting on the bus. I think you got the idea what I shoot. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Most of my shots are "wife in front of a building, wife shopping, wife getting on the bus. I think you got the idea what I shoot. Any suggestions would be helpful.
24-120mm, but I prefer to travel with a compact camera.
Jan 28, 2018 05:31:12 #
Jan 28, 2018 07:13:32 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
howardg wrote:
I'm going on vacation and only want to carry one lens. I have a Nikon 85mm 1.8 and a Nikon 24-120 f4. My camera is a Nikon 750.
Most of my shots are "wife in front of a building, wife shopping, wife getting on the bus. I think you got the idea what I shoot. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Most of my shots are "wife in front of a building, wife shopping, wife getting on the bus. I think you got the idea what I shoot. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Travel right, travel lite. D750 with the 24-120 f4. But, if it were me, I would take a pocket Sony and leave that heavy camera/lens combo at home.
Jan 28, 2018 07:26:28 #
Jan 28, 2018 08:42:21 #
Tronjo
Loc: Canada, BC
[quote=howardg]I'm going on vacation and only want to carry one lens...
24-120 because of the VR and the zoom flexibility.
24-120 because of the VR and the zoom flexibility.
Jan 28, 2018 08:53:46 #
Not to rain on anyone's parade, but as of this weekend, the TSA has reported a significant change in security, just now put into place. Our cameras and lenses must be taken out of their cases and placed in a plastic bin, just like a notebook computer. I'm reading my reply from the TSA that I sent yesterday:
"Electronics larger than a cell phone (more than 4 inches by 6 inches) are allowed in your carry-on bag, but must be removed from their cases and placed in a bin for x-ray screening. These items include, but not limited to, the following: *Cameras and battery power accessories, *DVD players, *eBook readers, *Laptops, *Portable gaming systems, *Tablets*, *Video game consoles, *Video projectors." Continuing to quote: "Placing larger electronics in a bin with nothing above or below provides a clearer image for the TSA Officers to review. You may place your electronics in a clear plastic bag if you do not wish to place them directly in the bin."
Now here's an interesting twist, and I'm still quoting the reply sent to me from TSA yesterday: "The new carry-on bag screening procedures, which require passengers to remove electronic devices larger than a cell phone, do not apply to passengers in the TSA Pre-check lane. If you have the TSA Pre-check indicator on your boarding pass and are in the TSA Pre-check screen lane, you do not need to remove our electronics."
Now I/we have an interesting situation. In April, I and my partner have interviews scheduled for Global Entry, which automatically includes TSA Pre-check. We plan to fly to Europe within the next five years. So, as of late April, we should have TSA Pre-check approval. However, when my boarding pass (somehow) was checked for TSA Pre-check, I enjoyed the 'fast lane', and keeping my shoes and belt on. I asked the TSA agent if this feature is available at all airports, and I was told ... no. Further, she told me that even if you have TSA-Pre-check approval, some airlines may not print that on your board pass. Disappointing. Why for me? We will travel to Canada this summer. I was planning to taking my Canon 5DII/24-105 lens in a small camera bag, AND planning to put my 100-400 lens inside my carry one bag. However, I really don't want to unzip that carry on, pull out the 100-400, re-zip the carry on prior to X-ray, and then repack on the other side. Since having a pre-approved TSA-Pre-check does not guarantee it will actually show up on my boarding pass, I will not take my 100-400 lens in my carry on.
So, my UHH friends, there is the latest, as of this weekend, from TSA. None of my comments are intended to criticize TSA, just the opposite. I'm glad they are doing what they must do. And we must accommodate those requirements. They are in our best interest. And as a pleased member of UHH, I wanted to share this new update.
"Electronics larger than a cell phone (more than 4 inches by 6 inches) are allowed in your carry-on bag, but must be removed from their cases and placed in a bin for x-ray screening. These items include, but not limited to, the following: *Cameras and battery power accessories, *DVD players, *eBook readers, *Laptops, *Portable gaming systems, *Tablets*, *Video game consoles, *Video projectors." Continuing to quote: "Placing larger electronics in a bin with nothing above or below provides a clearer image for the TSA Officers to review. You may place your electronics in a clear plastic bag if you do not wish to place them directly in the bin."
Now here's an interesting twist, and I'm still quoting the reply sent to me from TSA yesterday: "The new carry-on bag screening procedures, which require passengers to remove electronic devices larger than a cell phone, do not apply to passengers in the TSA Pre-check lane. If you have the TSA Pre-check indicator on your boarding pass and are in the TSA Pre-check screen lane, you do not need to remove our electronics."
Now I/we have an interesting situation. In April, I and my partner have interviews scheduled for Global Entry, which automatically includes TSA Pre-check. We plan to fly to Europe within the next five years. So, as of late April, we should have TSA Pre-check approval. However, when my boarding pass (somehow) was checked for TSA Pre-check, I enjoyed the 'fast lane', and keeping my shoes and belt on. I asked the TSA agent if this feature is available at all airports, and I was told ... no. Further, she told me that even if you have TSA-Pre-check approval, some airlines may not print that on your board pass. Disappointing. Why for me? We will travel to Canada this summer. I was planning to taking my Canon 5DII/24-105 lens in a small camera bag, AND planning to put my 100-400 lens inside my carry one bag. However, I really don't want to unzip that carry on, pull out the 100-400, re-zip the carry on prior to X-ray, and then repack on the other side. Since having a pre-approved TSA-Pre-check does not guarantee it will actually show up on my boarding pass, I will not take my 100-400 lens in my carry on.
So, my UHH friends, there is the latest, as of this weekend, from TSA. None of my comments are intended to criticize TSA, just the opposite. I'm glad they are doing what they must do. And we must accommodate those requirements. They are in our best interest. And as a pleased member of UHH, I wanted to share this new update.
Jan 28, 2018 09:01:59 #
Jan 28, 2018 09:23:58 #
Jan 28, 2018 09:32:38 #
The 24-120 is what I take with me on my d750 when traveling. Great, sharp, quick focusing, versatile lens.
Jan 28, 2018 09:44:59 #
Jan 28, 2018 09:55:33 #
david vt
Loc: Vermont
On Elliott’s comment on the TSA requirements for camera. (This is closely enough related to traveling with multiple lens that I don’t feel I am hijacking the tread). I have encountered this already. Also, the requirements may or may not be enforced at every screening station at all times. Sometimes, they are even tighter. When I asked, TSA said this “was to keep the bad guys guessing”. Makes sense to me, and I am fine with it if it helps keep us all safe when flying. Frankly, this is not my biggest worry when flying.
When it comes to whether or not to fully check or carry-on a lens, I would carry on, even it it means unzipping a bag to do so. I am actually more worried about theft of an expensive lens in checked baggage than the inconvenience for 2 minutes to pull it out. Pack your bag with a thought to quickly extract it, and you can adjust the packing on the other side of the screening station for more protection. Never check anything that you can’t afford to lose permanently (or live without for up to 3 days!)
In terms of Pre-check printed not the boarding pass, most airlines do this, BUT to do this you must, either in your FF profile OR when you purchase your ticket, register your “known traveler number” when prompted during the purchase process. Without this info deep into ticket, it will not print out on the boarding pass. I have pre-check via GOES (Global entry) and this is what I learned. You cannot take your GOES card (I don’t know if there is a Pre-check equivalent) to the TSA station - it must be on the boarding pass or your are SOL
If you want to take several lens - do so. Just allow 5 minutes longer in the security line (if you are not pre-check) and don’t sweat it. Just this kind of makes the $80 for precheck or the $100 for GOES for 5 years worthwhile, doesn’t it?
When it comes to whether or not to fully check or carry-on a lens, I would carry on, even it it means unzipping a bag to do so. I am actually more worried about theft of an expensive lens in checked baggage than the inconvenience for 2 minutes to pull it out. Pack your bag with a thought to quickly extract it, and you can adjust the packing on the other side of the screening station for more protection. Never check anything that you can’t afford to lose permanently (or live without for up to 3 days!)
In terms of Pre-check printed not the boarding pass, most airlines do this, BUT to do this you must, either in your FF profile OR when you purchase your ticket, register your “known traveler number” when prompted during the purchase process. Without this info deep into ticket, it will not print out on the boarding pass. I have pre-check via GOES (Global entry) and this is what I learned. You cannot take your GOES card (I don’t know if there is a Pre-check equivalent) to the TSA station - it must be on the boarding pass or your are SOL
If you want to take several lens - do so. Just allow 5 minutes longer in the security line (if you are not pre-check) and don’t sweat it. Just this kind of makes the $80 for precheck or the $100 for GOES for 5 years worthwhile, doesn’t it?
Jan 28, 2018 09:55:58 #
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