Nikon Travel Question
Sep 22, 2014 11:02:05 #
DavidPine wrote:
14-24, 24-70 and 70-200. Pretty simple.
I enjoy natural history subjects more than most here, so I would replace the 70-200 with the 200-400. But they are all great choices.
Sep 22, 2014 11:02:51 #
DavidPine wrote:
14-24, 24-70 and 70-200. Pretty simple.
I enjoy natural history subjects more than most here, so I would replace the 70-200 with the 200-400. But they are all great choices. Or the 80-400.
Sep 22, 2014 11:35:53 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
deepdiverv wrote:
I would take my nikon 18-300mm and save the trouble of changing a lens and also save my shoulder in the process.
That is a DX lens. He has the 28-300 which is the DX equivalent.
Sep 22, 2014 11:47:54 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
You have some fantastic optics, but the fast lenses have a premium of weight. Would you consider renting the f4 VR version of the 70-200? or the 16-35f4G?
Then use the 28-300 as the main lens on your D600. Add a nifty 50 and a flash to your kit and you'd be set with both bodies.
Then use the 28-300 as the main lens on your D600. Add a nifty 50 and a flash to your kit and you'd be set with both bodies.
Sep 22, 2014 12:00:58 #
DavidPine wrote:
14-24, 24-70 and 70-200. Pretty simple.
Very simple. These are in my kit no matter when I go or what I'm shooting. At every football game I shoot, with my 400 these are with me. It just doesn't get better than these lenses! IMHO!
Sep 22, 2014 12:09:23 #
DavidPine wrote:
14-24, 24-70 and 70-200. Pretty simple.
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Sep 22, 2014 12:38:25 #
nikonbug wrote:
Is the D600 a FX? Thought it was DX. So that might change things.
Yes it is. Actually it has menu settings that allow FX and DX.
Sep 22, 2014 13:00:29 #
Sep 22, 2014 13:04:37 #
Bluff City wrote:
I agree except I would take an 18-200 zoom
I'm very partial to the Nikon VRII 18-200. However the excellent Tamron 18-270 is excellent and weighs about 1/2 lb less, if you are carrying. (My daughter has a Tamron 18-250 and loves it. Hers does not have VC (VR), but takes great pix.
On a long trip with varied photo opportunities, not having to change lenses allows for quick response. If you have the time and inclination to change lenses, I would also take a 35mm f1.8
Sep 22, 2014 13:57:08 #
Robeng wrote:
Question for all you Hogs here.
I'm leaving for Peru on 09/22/14 and will return at the end of next month. I will be taking two Nikon bodies, a D800 & D600.
I have more lenses than I can list here.
My question is if you can take any Nikon lenses you want, but can only take three, which three would you take.
Keep in mind I have to carry all my gear.
Thanks for everyone's opinion.
I'm leaving for Peru on 09/22/14 and will return at the end of next month. I will be taking two Nikon bodies, a D800 & D600.
I have more lenses than I can list here.
My question is if you can take any Nikon lenses you want, but can only take three, which three would you take.
Keep in mind I have to carry all my gear.
Thanks for everyone's opinion.
Easy. AF 28mm f/2.8D mounted on the D600, AF-S 58mm f/1.4G mounted on the D800, and nothing else.
Sep 22, 2014 14:05:02 #
I just returned from Peru/Amazon. Most of the wildlife is distant and I used my 300mm often. The flowers and insects require the micro lens of your choice. I used a 40mm. Enjoy---the photo ops are abundant!
Sep 22, 2014 14:20:52 #
guligian wrote:
I just returned from Peru/Amazon. Most of the wildlife is distant and I used my 300mm often. The flowers and insects require the micro lens of your choice. I used a 40mm. Enjoy---the photo ops are abundant!
This is one of the reasons that I felt that he should take the 2 or 3 lenses along with his body or bodies and then find a lens/camera rental dealer somewhere close and see if they have recommendations on shooting spots and maybe rent the bigger heavier lens or gear from them so that he doesn't have to drag it though the airport etc. Also they probably deal with a lot of the locals and may have some very good connections for him. Or, he may just be another "Yankee with money" to be taken advantage of.. but it never hurts to ask.
Sep 22, 2014 15:43:11 #
Sep 22, 2014 15:49:58 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
johneccles wrote:
I would buy a good P&S and leave all that Nikon stuff at home.
This is a good suggestion if photography is low on the priority list for the trip.
Sep 22, 2014 15:54:11 #
breck
Loc: Derbyshire UK
For a once in a lifetime trip across the globe you will be disapointed with photographs taken with anything less than your best quality camera and lens
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