A cross-country trip. A case with 11 lens openings. What would YOU take?
Nov 8, 2015 08:45:58 #
I'd take the two or three I'm really going to use and leave the rest at home--probably a wide angle, a prime (50?) and a tele zoom. That should cover it.
Nov 8, 2015 08:59:44 #
I would take the 50 1.8, the 18-55, the 28-300. And get a good camera back pack that 2 bodies can fit in with the lenses. And teach the girl friend how to use the second body.:):)
Dewman wrote:
Recently, as a birthday present I got a nice Proma... (show quote)
Nov 8, 2015 10:08:22 #
I think taking all those lenses is a bit of overkill. As others have said, you have a lot of lenses that overlap each other.
The way I look at it, except for a tripod, if it doesn't fit in my camera bag with my camera body it's not going. That's just the way I roll.
will
The way I look at it, except for a tripod, if it doesn't fit in my camera bag with my camera body it's not going. That's just the way I roll.
will
Nov 8, 2015 10:25:19 #
One walk around zoom, a fast 50 and a good wide angle (either a zoom or a prime). I wouldn't even bother with a long lens unless wildlife was a big part of the plan.
When I travel I go even mor minimal, either the 24-105 L and 50/1.8 and my Canon 6D, a 28/2.8 and 50/2 and my Leica M Monichrom and M-E (the 28 on the color body) or just leave the whole mess behind and take my Leica X (113), which is APS-C with a fixed 35mm equivalent lens.
When I travel I go even mor minimal, either the 24-105 L and 50/1.8 and my Canon 6D, a 28/2.8 and 50/2 and my Leica M Monichrom and M-E (the 28 on the color body) or just leave the whole mess behind and take my Leica X (113), which is APS-C with a fixed 35mm equivalent lens.
Nov 8, 2015 11:18:04 #
Seems to me that the packing strategy is a bit short on SD cards.
Also, you might also consider security measures for that case full of treasures. Are you comfortable leaving it a hotel room, or in the car while you're out shooting?
Lastly, a small light bag might be necessary to carry with you 1-2 lenses when youre out walking/hiking.
Also, you might also consider security measures for that case full of treasures. Are you comfortable leaving it a hotel room, or in the car while you're out shooting?
Lastly, a small light bag might be necessary to carry with you 1-2 lenses when youre out walking/hiking.
Nov 8, 2015 11:34:54 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
It looks like 7 of 11 lenses cover 18-100mm, 4 of 11 lenses cover 28-300. The question remains - "why"? lol
I think you should take it all. Maybe even add some. Then when you are on your next trip ......... alone, you can reflect on where it all went wrong. LOL
I think you should take it all. Maybe even add some. Then when you are on your next trip ......... alone, you can reflect on where it all went wrong. LOL
Nov 8, 2015 11:44:44 #
Dewman wrote:
Recently, as a birthday present I got a nice Proma... (show quote)
My take would be the lowest F stopped lenses as long as u have the focal length/mm issues covered. U as we all prob have some overlapping focal lengths/MM lenses.
Nov 8, 2015 12:20:08 #
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Nov 8, 2015 14:54:12 #
dabbleshots
Loc: Richmond,va.
I just went out from virginia to wyoming and all i had was my nikon d7000 d3300 I kept a 18 to 105 on the 3300 and had my 150 to 500mm on the 7000. The only other lens i had was a 55 to 300 so was pretty much covered. Unless you take an extreme amount of every kind of picture using all those lens. i would weed out what you think would be best. I had a camera bag thats medium size that i took with also batteries and chargers but in and out of motels/hotels.. it did get a bit weighty.. if you are doing alot of walking,, definately dont want to be carrying all that... wow.... im with your gf!!! lol just saying thats alot of changing lens,,,
Nov 8, 2015 17:23:29 #
Nov 8, 2015 18:35:37 #
WALL wrote:
You could leave your girl friend home and and have room for a few more lenses.
No....He needs the girl friend to help change lenses!!
My advice....Unless you're doing a story for Nat Geo, limit the number of lenses you're going to take. The 24-70mm f2.8 will probably cover most of your needs. Put a wide angle on a second camera and save yourself a lot of time. Oh!! You don't have a 24-70. I WOULD suggest that you pick one up!! :wink:
Nov 8, 2015 18:38:44 #
Personally, I'd pack a smaller bag and bring the 18-55mm AL WR, 55-300 mm AL WR ( because they're weather sealed), and the 100mm macro. You might perhaps consider getting the SMC Pentax DA 10-17mm lens to complete your collection.
Nov 8, 2015 18:45:32 #
A big EFFING Mercedes Unimog.....just to answer the original question (yeah does anybody remember what the original question was?)
http://www.unimogsales.com/unimogforsale-U4000-2007.html
By the way, add 25% more time to the trip for making lens decisions along the way.
http://www.unimogsales.com/unimogforsale-U4000-2007.html
By the way, add 25% more time to the trip for making lens decisions along the way.
Nov 8, 2015 19:35:19 #
Kuzano wrote:
A big EFFING Mercedes Unimog.....just to answer the original question (yeah does anybody remember what the original question was?)
http://www.unimogsales.com/unimogforsale-U4000-2007.html
By the way, add 25% more time to the trip for making lens decisions along the way.
http://www.unimogsales.com/unimogforsale-U4000-2007.html
By the way, add 25% more time to the trip for making lens decisions along the way.
For 95,000 Euros that thing needs to come with it's own personal masseuse.
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