Upcoming Alaskan Cruise Lens Choice
Apr 22, 2018 12:09:56 #
The 18-300 is a great versatile lens ... I call it the street sweeper. You can do a lot with it. Not the first choice for wildlife, but everything else for sure. If you happen to be stopping in Haines, I do offer private tours and I have a variety of upper-end Nikon lenses I make available to guests who shoot with Nikons! (Good on you.) Information at: https://timenspace.net/photography-workshop/focus-haines-photography-tour/
Apr 22, 2018 12:23:06 #
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Apr 22, 2018 15:41:49 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
mleuck wrote:
Why did you buy equipment and, have no clue what to use?
Perhaps you need a course in reading comprehension. The OP is asking which lens to buy.
Please only post in this forum if you have a positive contribution to photography. Take your trolling elsewhere.
I’ve added you to my ignore list.
Apr 22, 2018 16:04:20 #
Apr 22, 2018 17:42:18 #
Do not follow this advice. You've got a great camera and the 18-300 is a great lens. I lead Photo tours off the cruise ships in Juneau. We serve every ship and every cruise line. Many times my guests have mentioned, casually, halfway through the tour, that they left there "good" camera at home, and are carrying a newly purchased point and shoot or bridge camera because they wanted to a go light. Ahhhh...this drives me crazy. Alaska is not light! Bring what you know best and know to use. You don't have to carry everything everywhere. Plan your day. Think about what you are doing, but don't leave your great gear at home or on the ship. If you have to change lenses a few times during the day, so what? That's what photographers do. It's quick and easy, we all do it all the time, and there are lots of techniques to keep out the dust and rain. Bring that D7500, bring the 18-300, bring something a little wider if you have it and maybe something fast for all those shows the cruise ships have, and have a great time. When you're in Juneau, say hi if you see me on the docks.
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billnikon wrote:
Leave it all at home, seriously, I took a Sony HX9... (show quote)
Apr 22, 2018 18:39:37 #
Thanks Cam! Great advice and I’ll stop by and say hi when we’re there! We’ve never been to Alaska, I’m looking forward to getting some great pictures!!
Apr 22, 2018 22:08:46 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Ps: You might try booking your whale watch in Juneau with Harv and Marv. They have a six passenger boat which is MUCH better for photography than the big ones the cruise lines use. They pick you up at the dock and take you back via the glacier.
Apr 22, 2018 22:08:48 #
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Apr 23, 2018 11:14:22 #
LarryBNC wrote:
I have a Nikon D7500 and I want to take one lens on this cruise. I’m thinking Nikon 18-300mm or Tamron 18-400. Has anyone used either of these on an Alaskan Cruise. Either one should work, I’m just thinking Nikon with Nikon Lens?? Thoughts?
Me too!! I have a Canon though but, it's good to know the lens length I should go with for my camera! I don't want to be caught changing a lens when the wildlife decides to show itself!
Which ship? I'll be with a party of 5 on the NCL Bliss leaving on 6/16. Can't wait!
Cindy
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