Am I making a mistake?
Apr 22, 2017 18:13:12 #
I'm going to Paris and only taking one lens. I don't want to keep changing lens and I want to lighten my load. I'm taking a 24-105 lens. Am I making a mistake?
Apr 22, 2017 18:18:19 #
If I could only take one lens, that one would probably suit me.
Apr 22, 2017 18:25:30 #
On a full frame camera that would be fine. This is from personal experience.
On a crop body probly not wide enough.
On a crop body probly not wide enough.
Apr 22, 2017 18:27:36 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
On a full frame camera that would be fine. This is from personal experience.
On a crop body probly not wide enough.
On a crop body probly not wide enough.
I shoot with a crop camera and, having been to Paris, I agree.
Apr 22, 2017 18:46:22 #
gligh66124 wrote:
I'm going to Paris and only taking one lens. I don't want to keep changing lens and I want to lighten my load. I'm taking a 24-105 lens. Am I making a mistake?
If I were taking my 6D (a full frame) that's the lens I would take. If I were taking my 60D (crop sensor) then I would take my 18-270 Tamron. Have a great time.
Bud
Apr 22, 2017 18:56:57 #
gligh66124 wrote:
I'm going to Paris and only taking one lens. I don't want to keep changing lens and I want to lighten my load. I'm taking a 24-105 lens. Am I making a mistake?
That should do fine. If you'd need more zoom, the Canon EF-28-300L would be a great lens, and resembles the one you show on your pic.
Apr 22, 2017 19:28:45 #
I have a canon 6d (full frame). So the wide angle is not the problem.
Apr 22, 2017 20:01:28 #
gligh66124 wrote:
I have a canon 6d (full frame). So the wide angle is not the problem.
Then go with your 24-105
Apr 23, 2017 05:43:43 #
I have done that but always pack a small prime, 35mm or similar for a backup. I have never had to put it on but once had a drop, nothing was damaged, but would have been able to continue having fun with the prime.
Apr 23, 2017 05:49:24 #
Good choice of range on full frame. I use Olympus E-5 with a 2x crop. My walk around lens here in Ljubljana is 12-60 which is effectively 24-120, similar to what you are taking. Excellent results in the narrow alleys and streets here. Have only wanted something wider on two or three occasions in seven months.
Apr 23, 2017 05:58:34 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
gligh66124 wrote:
I'm going to Paris and only taking one lens. I don't want to keep changing lens and I want to lighten my load. I'm taking a 24-105 lens. Am I making a mistake?
No, Iwent to Paris with a Panasonic LX-3 and was very happy with my photos.
Apr 23, 2017 05:59:31 #
gligh66124 wrote:
I have a canon 6d (full frame). So the wide angle is not the problem.
The 6D mounted with that lens is an awesome combination, and should be all you need.
Apr 23, 2017 06:06:26 #
I went to Paris last October with a Canon 6D and a Canon 24-70mm F2.8 II and I rarely pined for my heavy 28-300mm. So much to see and do in a VERY camera friendly city. So many friendly and patient people. Just be polite and try to speak a little French and you will be rewarded. Everywhere there are wonderful things to photograph.
gligh66124 wrote:
I'm going to Paris and only taking one lens. I don't want to keep changing lens and I want to lighten my load. I'm taking a 24-105 lens. Am I making a mistake?
Apr 23, 2017 06:33:56 #
gligh66124 wrote:
I'm going to Paris and only taking one lens. I don't want to keep changing lens and I want to lighten my load. I'm taking a 24-105 lens. Am I making a mistake?
Sounds good to me. On the other hand, if you bring another lens, change it in your hotel and spend the day shooting with one lens. For decades, photographers took great pictures without have a choice of focal length. My choice for travel is a compact and one lens.
Apr 23, 2017 06:43:41 #
sueyeisert wrote:
No, Iwent to Paris with a Panasonic LX-3 and was very happy with my photos.
That makes good sense. With big cameras and lenses you have a target on your back. I am a super-zoom in my pocket guy and such cameras are there 24/7
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