jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Thank you for the good news, Brow! Looks like the weather is going to cooperate!

Regards,

Jennifer

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Thank you for the advice, Steve.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

24-70 would be #1 used lens. 70-200 would be a distant #2... But that is just my taste.

Be sure to tour the old Charleston along the waterfront. Kiawah is beautiful. The low country is famous for its food, so be sure to sample it!

Jbat Loc: Charleston, SC

My inclination would be to take the 24-70 and the 18-200. I think you will get good use of the 24-70 in downtown Charleston but once on Kiawah, it is quite different. Many things to do in Charleston have been mentioned and I would add that just walking around the old section of Charleston with your 24-70 will give you great opportunities to photo some old and historic homes. The Battery is a photo opportunity. According to when you come, Magnolia Gardens would be great if the azaleas are in bloom. When downtown, I love to shoot at the Waterfront Park at or before sunrise when it is virtually deserted. Fountains there make for a great photo. Also, Charleston has nighttime or "ghost" tours that you may consider, especially since you have such limited time.
For Kiawah, basically nature shooting. Birds, maybe alligators, etc so you need a longer lens. The 70-200 would certainly do if you want to handle the extra weight. You might ask the people at Kiawah about the possibility of walking the beach to Capt. Sams Spit to try to photo Dolphin strand feeding, a unique sight seen virtually only in this area.

slewis Loc: Marshallberg, NC

Having been to Charleston for a couple of trips.... one of the charms of the city is how people have decorated the alleys and garden spaces along the piazzas. Charleston is truly a pedestrian town in the area "South of Broad". There are suprises and details everywhere. So much to explore and discover that just pops up in the most unlikely places. I could shoot coffee table books galore. Be sure to get out on foot and just let your eyes wander to fall on these true treasures. The Angel trees are spectatcular and the buildings just scream for perspective. Take the time to experience the city as much as possible- and be sure to plan a return trip...

sendero72 Loc: Candler, North Carolina

Since the majority of your time will be at Kiawah, I would find a way to carry all your lens. No need to make a long trip and regret not having the correct tools for the job. And the weather does change rapidly. Great food .... try the shrimp and grits! Good luck and have fun.

jcboy3

I would bring the 24-70 for most shots, and the 105 if you need a bit more reach. Not worth carrying the rest unless you have a specific shot in mind.

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Thanks so much, Bill. 24-70 is my go-to, so that makes perfect sense!

Regards,

Jennifer

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

I think there are three zooms every working pro wants in the bag: the full frame equivalents of a 14-24, a 24-70, and a 70-200, all f/2.8. Throw in a fast 35, and a fast 85 or 105, and some sort of macro, and you're equipped for nearly anything short of sports action or birding or safari photography. But when it comes down to it, a 24-70 f/2.8 is REALLY useful. It's the most-used range I have.

I've tried "travel zooms", but they compromise everything a lot, and do very little well, unless you're in daylight. If that's where you work the most, go for it. I want something with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster, with good optical performance near wide open.

A 24-105 f/4 can be useful, too, but I hate dark viewfinders and slow AF.

Anandnra Loc: Tennessee

If you can only take one lens, I'd recommend the 24-70. If you have room (space and weight) the 70-200 would be the next choice. Use the best glasses you have.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

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Except leave the macro lens home too. Look for landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, and candid shots with locals in them.

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Thanks Anan! That's the bag that's going!

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Thanks, Jeep! The macro's staying home ...

MtnMan Loc: ID

I don't have one but I'd only take the 24-70 out of your choices UNLESS you have some birding opportunities at the resort. A liitle wider angle would be nice but you can make up for it by taking overlapping two or three shot sequences and making them into panoramas when you get home. The only shortcoming is if you have the non-VR version.

If birding then add the 70-200 f2.8.

I normally only take my D5300 with Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS (VR) for city situations. Fussing with lenses detracts from a vacation for me. With cropping we can get effective 300 mm 6 MP images from a 50mm lens.

MtnMan Loc: ID

Not one of her options.