Alaska through my new used 15-85mm Canon (Page 2): you "used" it well. Very nice pictures.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

Sally D wrote:

I relied on the Hogs for recommendations for a wide angle lens to compliment my 100-400. Several of you suggested Canon's 15-85mm. I was able to pick up a good used one on eBay. I've been really happy with the results. It combined with the 100-400 provided what I needed on our recent small boat Alaska repositioning cruise. I will say, though, that I switched between the two about 1000 times. Now I realize why many photographers take two separate cameras!

you "used" it well. Very nice pictures.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Sally D wrote:

...I will say, though, that I switched between the two about 1000 times. Now I realize why many photographers take two separate cameras!

I'm glad you're enjoying the new lens!

One thing leads to another... though. Time to start looking for an SL2! (Actually, it's such a nice upgrade from the SL1, you may want to look for two SL2s!

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Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Lovely photos, Sally. They are a real pleasure to see.

Sally D

JimBart wrote:

Excellent shots. Took a big boat cruise 2X. But thinking your small boat is a better photo experience

We did the two week repositioning cruise with Northern Dream, only 2 other couples plus two crew on board. I think if I was doing it again, I’d take the one week to allow more time off the boat and more diversified photo ops. Both cruises are the same price so I thought I was doing the smart thing. We did we the entire BC Coast so our trip had some pluses too. Regardless, I can recommend the boat we went on.

Sally D

amfoto1 wrote:

I'm glad you're enjoying the new lens!

One thing leads to another... though. Time to start looking for an SL2! (Actually, it's such a nice upgrade from the SL1, you may want to look for two SL2s!

)

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spend someone else’s money?? 😊 I know what you’re saying is true but I think I’d better be satisfied with one SL2!

Straight Shooter Loc: Newfoundland, Canada

I have the 15-85 and like it a lot. Nice shots: I particularly like the first two.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Sally D wrote:

After the Alaska trip, I totally agree with the idea of using two bodies! My only body is a Rebel SL1 and it has served me well so getting an SL2 would make a lot of sense.

I also have an SL1. Nice little camera. I call it my puppy cam because I try to keep it available so the wife or myself can get shots of our puppies when ever...
If you like your SL1, you will definitely like the SL2. The SL2 is about the same size as the M50 but it costs considerably less, has a nice deep grip and you won't need an adapter for the lenses. The SL2 is a full featured DSLR in a very small package. It has 24 megapixel resolution and I believe it is the lightest APS-C DSLR on the market. Its digic 7 processor is second only to Canon's newest digic 8 processor and is better than the processor in my 5D mk IV. It even has a fully articulated touch screen, something my 5D mk IV could use. Anyway, I really like my SL2 and I usually carry it along with my 5D mk IV, pretty much all the time. It does look a little funny attached to a Sigma 150-600; little camera on a really big lens, but it does the job quite well. There are times when I put the SL2 on my 100-400L II with 1.4X teleconverter and have my 24-105L II on the 5D IV. Then I'm ready for a full day of hiking and picture taking.

gordnanaimo Loc: Vancouver Island

Very well shot! Alaska is a a stunningly beautiful place. I'm just south in BC and its very similar to Alaska. Looks like home and you have shown it well. I like the snow caps gives a better feeling of place. There is a grizzly bear photo tour near me in Campbell River across the strait to kings inlet. Not too expensive 3 days for 1000.00 canadian or 25 dollars US. Close to seattle and environs'. I would love to go to alaska and take grizzly (Brown) shots (with my camera). Do you know of any reasonable tours.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Sally D wrote:

I relied on the Hogs for recommendations for a wide angle lens to compliment my 100-400. Several of you suggested Canon's 15-85mm. I was able to pick up a good used one on eBay. I've been really happy with the results. It combined with the 100-400 provided what I needed on our recent small boat Alaska repositioning cruise. I will say, though, that I switched between the two about 1000 times. Now I realize why many photographers take two separate cameras!

Love the first three images.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Very beautiful, Sally!

Sally D

rmorrison1116 wrote:

I also have an SL1. Nice little camera. I call it ... (show quote)

How well does the 1.4 teleconverter work with the 100-400 lens. I have the same lens, love it but occasionally use a bit more length. I don’t want to sacrifice quality though.

Sally D

gordnanaimo wrote:

Very well shot! Alaska is a a stunningly beautiful... (show quote)

I really don’t but plan to do some investigation. We’d like to drive our jeep up next year and spend a couple of weeks. The boat we were in anchored and then we used either the Zodiac or kayaks to go near the entrance of the creek. It’s not cheap though, $4K each for a week cruising in Alaska or the two week repositioning cruise we took. I know I’ll never convince my husband to do a repeat although I’d be tempted to do the one week because we’d have many more photo ops rather than spending so much time cruising.
I’d be really interested in the Campbell River tour. We could work that in with our land trip.
By the way, we used to live in Kimberley, BC. Beautiful country!

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Sally D wrote:

How well does the 1.4 teleconverter work with the 100-400 lens. I have the same lens, love it but occasionally use a bit more length. I don’t want to sacrifice quality though.

Is your lens the original or the II? I had the original but sold it and bought the II when they hit the street. I use my Canon 1.4 extender on my EF 100-400L II quite often, usually on my 80D or 7D II but I've used the combo on my SL2 and M50. The results are usually pretty good.

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

Beautiful shots of my favorite state. I can identify with changing the lens many times while in Alaska...
If you go again, I HIGHLY recommend using the Marine Highway. You can drive at all the stops, which ever you chose to stay overnight at. Plus, you can see many places cruises/boats just can't see, and without the crowds! It cost us about $2900 to go from Washington to Whittier on 5 ferries, with our van (2014). Plus cost of hotels/B&B's, and tours. We spent 2 nights in Ketchikan, 5 in Wrangell, 4 in Juneau, 2 in Glacier Bay, 3 in Haines (plus 3 nights on the ferries). Hope you get to go again!!!

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Good job! #3 is my favorite. I'd probably have tried to open up the shadows at the rear of the boat in #2, but it's your call.