Lens Weight: We will be leaving for the UK in 1 1/2 weeks. As this is a month long hiking trip in the Cotswolds, I am planning on taking my T4i with Sigma 18

Light Red

We will be leaving for the UK in 1 1/2 weeks. As this is a month long hiking trip in the Cotswolds, I am planning on taking my T4i with Sigma 18 - 200 lens. Someone told me that there are other lenses that are lighter (Canon and Tamron). Does anyone know if the weight difference is significant?

Tks.

Light Red

Malcolm B Loc: Leicester (UK)

Certainly the UK Canon web site gives the weight of its lenses, so I would guess that the US site does the same. Try looking at the Tamron site to see what that has to say about the weight of its lenses.

olcoach Loc: Oregon

I have the Tamron 18-270mm lens on my camera as my walk-around lens and I don't find it to be overly heavy. It is a well-built lens so it isn't plastic lens light but it has wide range that allows you to take photos of just about anything you are liable to encounter. You can follow Malcolm's advice and check the actual weight on the Tam site. Good luck and have a great trip. Mike

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

Here is a site that gives lens weights for all lens currently on the market and MUCH, MUCH more.

http://www.neocamera.com/list_lenses.php?brand=tamron

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Light Red wrote:

We will be leaving for the UK in 1 1/2 weeks. As this is a month long hiking trip in the Cotswolds, I am planning on taking my T4i with Sigma 18 - 200 lens. Someone told me that there are other lenses that are lighter (Canon and Tamron). Does anyone know if the weight difference is significant?

Tks.

Light Red

If I were buying a new lens, I wouldn't even consider the weight. "Oh yeah, the pictures are lousy, but lens was nice and light." I've found that I become accustomed to the weight very quickly. The best thing you can do is get a better camera strap. That makes a huge difference. I have OP/Tech straps.

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

Light Red wrote:

We will be leaving for the UK in 1 1/2 weeks. As this is a month long hiking trip in the Cotswolds, I am planning on taking my T4i with Sigma 18 - 200 lens. Someone told me that there are other lenses that are lighter (Canon and Tamron). Does anyone know if the weight difference is significant?

Tks.

Light Red

Are you from that area? My family is from Hawling which is not far from Cheltenham.

Light Red

Are you saying that the Tamron and Canon lenses are lighter but not very good?

LR

Light Red

Great web site.

Tks

LR

Light Red

No, we don't live there. We are from Canada and like hiking in different places. We heard that there will be a lot of photo opportunities in the Cotswolds. There were lots in the Lake District. I will be carrying a back pack as well as the bigger camera.

LR

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Light Red wrote:

Are you saying that the Tamron and Canon lenses are lighter but not very good?

LR

No. He's saying that weight generally isn't something he considers, nor would I.

It would make no difference to me if a lens weight 1 lb or 2 lbs as long as the image quality was what I needed it to be.

Radioman Loc: Ontario Canada

jerryc41 wrote:

If I were buying a new lens, I wouldn't even consider the weight. "Oh yeah, the pictures are lousy, but lens was nice and light." I've found that I become accustomed to the weight very quickly. The best thing you can do is get a better camera strap. That makes a huge difference. I have OP/Tech straps.

*****
When backpacking for a month on hilly terrain, a few extra pounds can make a big difference, especially at the end of the day.

Nic42 Loc: Cardiff, Wales

I suppose the question you want to ask yourself is; 'do I want to take holiday snaps or do I want to take photographs?'
That will answer, as you can see from previous posts, the weight question.

redpepper Loc: Central NY

I agree that just 1# more weight would be the deal breaker for me. I've found as I have aged that I can't carry around a heavy bundle anymore. Ive got a Canon 60D (petite hands) with the lighter weight Siggy 17-50mm EX DC 2.8. I also decided upon the Canon 70-200mm f/4L over the 2.8 for same reason. If it's too heavy, it doesnt become enjoyable anymore.

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

Radioman wrote:

*****
When backpacking for a month on hilly terrain, a few extra pounds can make a big difference, especially at the end of the day.

I agree but for a pound or two I would go for the better lens. You might take shots you will never have the chance to get again and I would want them to be the best I could get! When it comes to lenses always go for the best quality you can afford!

I am sure you can shave a pound or two from your other gear to make up the difference if you try.

Jim D

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Radioman wrote:

*****
When backpacking for a month on hilly terrain, a few extra pounds can make a big difference, especially at the end of the day.

I wouldn't know. :D