Heading to Kauai from Maui what glass should I bring
Jan 14, 2015 09:09:35 #
when I went to Kauai and Maui i took my Canon EOS 60D, A sigma 18-250, my Tamron 17-50, i thought about my Canon 100-400 ,but i believe it was a little to much. i believe there is a Lens rental company on Oahu.
Jan 14, 2015 09:14:32 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
The problem is the carry. But one thing for sure is if you do not have it and need it you will be sorry. There is not replacement for not.
Jan 14, 2015 12:00:28 #
Jan 14, 2015 12:32:11 #
lporrel
Loc: California
Using the same argument (being there and enjoying rather than fumbling around with lenses), I'd bring only the 24-70. It would cover 99% of what I'd want to shoot. On full frame (D800), 24mm is arguably as wide as you would want to go for landscapes (any wider, and it is hard to get a decent focal point). Since I don't shoot wildlife from afar, 70mm is about as close as I need to get for just about anything else.
Having said that, I currently shoot a Sony A7 with a 35mm and 50mm. I occasionally pull out a 135mm, and I just purchased my first 24mm. I shoot mainly people, landscape, and people in landscape. I have little to no interest in taking wildlife photos (except as part of a landscape).
Having said that, I currently shoot a Sony A7 with a 35mm and 50mm. I occasionally pull out a 135mm, and I just purchased my first 24mm. I shoot mainly people, landscape, and people in landscape. I have little to no interest in taking wildlife photos (except as part of a landscape).
rook2c4 wrote:
I would leave the 24-70mm behind. Use the 17-35mm ... (show quote)
Jan 14, 2015 13:06:37 #
terry44 wrote:
I am going to Kauai tomorrow afternoon for 4 days, I will be bringing my Nikon D800 and the Sony Cyber Shot as a easy backup. I will be bring my Tamron f/2.8 17-35mm, my Sigma f/2.8 24-70mm, the Sigma f/2.8 70-200mm, I have the Sigma 150-500mm and am wondering if it is worth bringing an suggestions on which I should leave home so far I think that the Sony Bridge is a better choice than the Nikon D7100 or the Pentax K-7. What do you folks think?.
Leave the 150-500 home. I was recently on Oahu for 10 days. Drove all over the island, plus 2 helicopter tours. Bringing my 70-300 was a waste of time. Took 3 shots with it. Most of the time I used my 16-35 while driving around and visiting sites. The rest of the time I used my 24-105, which is also what I used in the chopper. You may, at times, want something longer then the 70-200, but probably not enough to drag around the 150-500.
Jan 14, 2015 15:17:40 #
mcveed wrote:
Not really. Would you be asking the same question if you were going to Japan or Arizona?
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I have my own theory but better keep my mouth shut.
Jan 14, 2015 16:05:53 #
what is not really, and yes I would be asking the same question when going to Az. which I am going to for a month from the middle of feb., never would go back to Japan been there done that did not like it much.
mcveed wrote:
Not really. Would you be asking the same question if you were going to Japan or Arizona?
Jan 14, 2015 16:11:33 #
You are sure right on about the fumbling about it can ruin a photo shoot, I am leaving in 3 hrs, and am messing with packing just 2 carry ons, I will be bringing the mefoto tripod instead of the large manfrotto it will pack and does hold up to 22lbs. I may think about leaving the 24-70mm home and I think the 150-500mm will also stay not much wildlife action except on beaches
rook2c4 wrote:
I would leave the 24-70mm behind. Use the 17-35mm ... (show quote)
Jan 14, 2015 16:16:05 #
Thanks yes the spinners and the other dolphins are out in force this year have seen them on all 5 boat trips out of Maui this year it is a treat. I always shoot raw only and create the final jpeg afterwards except on the Sony which only shoots jpeg. This is my first trip to Kauai even though I have now lived here for 6 years.
JimH123 wrote:
I haven't found too much reason for long lenses in... (show quote)
Jan 14, 2015 16:16:33 #
Leitz wrote:
Definitely the 17-35 for the wildlife. (In Wailua, that is!)
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Jan 14, 2015 16:17:43 #
landscape, beach mountains Grand Canyon of the Pacific and a bit of people shots
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Leicaflex wrote:
The question is for yourself, what subjects are you going after?
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Jan 14, 2015 16:18:48 #
My thoughts also
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wfmiller wrote:
I found that I used my wide lenses 95% of the time in Hawaii. Unless you are shooting whales or surfing then leave the long glass behind!!
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Jan 14, 2015 16:19:37 #
gdoug wrote:
You might want to check out Kauai Photo Tours in Kapa'a. Had a great tour day with them back in November.
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Jan 14, 2015 16:21:33 #
Cant afford the helicopters even with Kama'aina rates. Yep think the 150-500mm stays home.
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pecohen wrote:
Be sure to take a helicopter ride or some other tour to see the island from out at sea. Probably going out in a boat would offer the best photo opportunities if you can make that happen. The waterfalls are probably the most spectacular views on Kauai but you can't really see them very well while you are on land.
If you have to leave some glass at home I'd probably make it the 150-500.
If you have to leave some glass at home I'd probably make it the 150-500.
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Jan 14, 2015 16:25:32 #
Not really I like to photograph my own stuff and consider myself an advanced enthusiast meaning why let someone else have all the fun taking those wonderful shots when I can do them my way, have no idea what you have so cannot give you advise on what to take on your trip if you were serious.
Kanonmeister wrote:
Most would be better off just buying post cards anyway. They represent professional work for the most part. Take one camera for shots of self and significant other to show you were there.
Oh, by the way. What sort of stuff should I take to go to wilderness BC in winter, besides down filled clothing, photographer's mittens, and baggies. :lol:
Oh, by the way. What sort of stuff should I take to go to wilderness BC in winter, besides down filled clothing, photographer's mittens, and baggies. :lol:
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