Travel lens
Apr 6, 2022 14:58:59 #
Apr 6, 2022 15:00:09 #
SkipM
Loc: Bullhead Ciyt, AZ
Whatever...your def. of backup camera is very different than mine. Be well.
Apr 6, 2022 15:06:52 #
SkipM wrote:
The D850 I mentioned is a Nikon FF 42 mp. Lens is also Nikon and razor sharp. Both for wildlife, nature and landscape, all available light.
Which version of the D850 do you have? Mine is the 45.7 megapixel (46.89 total) version, that every D850 owner I know has. Also, the Nikkor 28-300 is a very good lens, as I've said, I use one quite often. But I've never considered it to be all that razor sharp, although in my opinion it's definitely sharp enough for general photography.
Apr 6, 2022 15:09:59 #
revhen wrote:
My APS-C with 18-135 covered everything on recent trips.
I used to use an EF 18-135 on my Canon DSLR, but found the EF 18-200 to be much more versatile.
Apr 6, 2022 15:17:43 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Which version of the D850 do you have? Mine is the 45.7 megapixel (46.89 total) version, that every D850 owner I know has. Also, the Nikkor 28-300 is a very good lens, as I've said, I use one quite often. But I've never considered it to be all that razor sharp, although in my opinion it's definitely sharp enough for general photography.
Reeeeally now ... whatz 3MP amongst friends, anywho ? No hey problemo !!!
Im replacing a 50MP with a 45MP. The loss is imperceptible (amongst friends).
Plus, Im gaining 3EV of sensor speed.
Apr 6, 2022 15:32:49 #
richardjkirby601
Loc: Northern VA
Wow, what a great trip. France has both a lot of indoors and outdoors to be had. Switzerland, maybe more outdoor. Just from my travels, I tend toward cityscapes and nature pictures. I carry a newer APSC A68 with a Sony 2.8/16-50 which replaced my old Konica-Minolta F2.8/28-75, although sometimes I still use it. But bring only one of those lenses.
I would keep the mega-pixels up, so long as you are not on a bus tour, you can usually re-position for closer shots. I have taken to a tripod for those early AM or sunset shots, but sometimes you can crank up the ISO and brace yourself and you can get around needing a tripod. Like the Eiffel Tower from a dinner cruise boat, great food, and wine, unlike a dinner cruise here in the States…
I would keep the mega-pixels up, so long as you are not on a bus tour, you can usually re-position for closer shots. I have taken to a tripod for those early AM or sunset shots, but sometimes you can crank up the ISO and brace yourself and you can get around needing a tripod. Like the Eiffel Tower from a dinner cruise boat, great food, and wine, unlike a dinner cruise here in the States…
Apr 6, 2022 15:34:27 #
SkipM wrote:
Whatever...your def. of backup camera is very different than mine. Be well.
If you click "Quote Reply" as I did here, we can tell who you are talking to.
Apr 6, 2022 15:55:38 #
richardjkirby601 wrote:
Wow, what a great trip. France has both a lot of i... (show quote)
Nice photo...!
Apr 6, 2022 16:00:10 #
revhen wrote:
My APS-C with 18-135 covered everything on recent trips.
18-135 is a great old lens
Apr 6, 2022 16:02:48 #
User ID wrote:
Reeeeally now ... whatz 3MP amongst friends, anywho ? No hey problemo !!!
Im replacing a 50MP with a 45MP. The loss is imperceptible (amongst friends).
Plus, Im gaining 3EV of sensor speed.
Im replacing a 50MP with a 45MP. The loss is imperceptible (amongst friends).
Plus, Im gaining 3EV of sensor speed.
I have both a Canon 5DSr and a Nikon D850. Although the Canon has higher resolution, the Nikon is a far, far, far better general purpose camera. And as far as I'm concerned, the Canon is great for posed photos, but the Nikon takes the lead at pretty much anything else. Image quality wise, they are both excellent cameras.
Apr 6, 2022 16:44:06 #
How about Tamron 24 to 70 f2.8. With your short lens you can cover most things and have a fast lens for indoors.
Apr 6, 2022 17:03:12 #
In the olden days I used to schlepp a bag full of lenses and 2 camera bodies when on vacation only to use a short zoom most of the time. Nowadays I take my old D3300 with a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 for general walkaround and a 35mm f/1.8 at night or when going on hikes. I don't shoot for billboard size prints and so I can crop in post when necessary. Never missed, needed or cared for super zooms. Should any of the equipment get dinked or damaged it can be replaced for a reasonable price.
Apr 6, 2022 17:55:59 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I'm personally a fan of the 28-300 focal range for a utility lens. I have two of them, a Nikkor and a Canon L series. The Nikkor was around $900 new and the Canon goes for around $2400 new. I bought my Canon 28-300L used in fairly rough condition for around $600 and paid Canon another $600 to refurbish it. It was like new when I got it back and it works great.
I would also take a 50mm f1.8 for interior shots. It's light and small so not a burden to have.
Apr 6, 2022 19:50:34 #
Crop body, 24-105 on camera 50 f1.8 in jacket pocket. If you can’t survive on that, sell it all and buy a new iphone
Apr 6, 2022 21:00:12 #
imagemeister wrote:
I have a Tamron 28-200 in A mount - the "XR" version - really a quite nice lens on my A99 - less than $100 used ! It is what I would be taking on a trip.
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Altho, in Switzerland landscapes, I might switch to my Sigma 24-105 f4 Art lens to do the heavy lifting (literally).....
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