Galapagos: I will travel there this fall wonder on lens to take, plan on two bodies, canon 6d and 7 d mark2, I have canon 70-200 2.8l is, 70-200 f4, 300mm f4 l is, and 100-400l is.

Fkaufman1 Loc: Florida

I will travel there this fall wonder on lens to take, plan on two bodies, canon 6d and 7 d mark2, I have canon 70-200 2.8l is, 70-200 f4, 300mm f4 l is, and 100-400l is. Want to travel light, also have 24-105 f4 is, in your travels there and considering small boat and extensive hiking, and being 70 yrs old, what is your opinions
Thanks
Frank

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Fkaufman1 wrote:

I will travel there this fall wonder on lens to take, plan on two bodies, canon 6d and 7 d mark2, I have canon 70-200 2.8l is, 70-200 f4, 300mm f4 l is, and 100-400l is. Want to travel light, also have 24-105 f4 is, in your travels there and considering small boat and extensive hiking, and being 70 yrs old, what is your opinions
Thanks
Frank

I've not been there but for me it would be the 70-200 f4/7D II and 24-105/6D. You may not need to remove the lens from the camera, covering 24 to 320 MM.

Fkaufman1 Loc: Florida

Thanks, that's what I thought, the f4 70-200 is lighter but not is.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Fkaufman1 wrote:

I will travel there this fall wonder on lens to take, plan on two bodies, canon 6d and 7 d mark2, I have canon 70-200 2.8l is, 70-200 f4, 300mm f4 l is, and 100-400l is. Want to travel light, also have 24-105 f4 is, in your travels there and considering small boat and extensive hiking, and being 70 yrs old70 what is your opinions
Thanks
Frank

You know, sorry to say this but the only folks who can give you advice would be 70 year old's who have been to the Galapagos with your current equipment. Only they would know the answers you seek. I would strongly suggest you contact your travel agent and talk this situation over with them. You can also go to utube and get tons of suggestions on what lenses and what works when going to the Galapagos. If you are asking me for advice, and you are not, I would take only the 7d II with a 100-400 IC II. And, in my opinoin, you are planning to take way TOO much there, and all that stuff in a small boat, are you kidding.

Fkaufman1 Loc: Florida

I was just asking what equipment would be best, the equipment I listed is just what I have or what's available to me. Thanks that's a good thought about the 100-400. I think a small completely water proof camera would be good. Small boat is prob. A motor yacht or small cruise ship, would never carry expensive stuff in zodiac. Thanks again
Frank

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Fkaufman1 wrote:

I will travel there this fall wonder on lens to take, plan on two bodies, canon 6d and 7 d mark2, I have canon 70-200 2.8l is, 70-200 f4, 300mm f4 l is, and 100-400l is. Want to travel light, also have 24-105 f4 is, in your travels there and considering small boat and extensive hiking, and being 70 yrs old, what is your opinions
Thanks
Frank

From what I've heard about shooting there, a long tele is important. I would consider one camera with a super-zoom, like the Nikon P900. It's light, with a fantastic zoom - important when you're doing "extensive hiking."

VValle

I went there a few years back at 60. You should be fine with a wide angle and your 100-400.

Hsch39 Loc: Northbrook, Illinois

I was there in 2008 at 69 years old. You don't need a super zoom. Animals and birds are very close to you. I had a Canon 40D and a brand new Canon 5D mark II with 24-70 F2.8 and 70-200 F2.8 lenses. I also had an underwater camera which came in handy when snorkeling.

bobsisk Loc: Chandler, Arizona

Fkaufman1 wrote:

I will travel there this fall wonder on lens to take, plan on two bodies, canon 6d and 7 d mark2, I have canon 70-200 2.8l is, 70-200 f4, 300mm f4 l is, and 100-400l is. Want to travel light, also have 24-105 f4 is, in your travels there and considering small boat and extensive hiking, and being 70 yrs old, what is your opinions
Thanks
Frank

Exercise! Walking is best. If you have hills in your area use them. Speed is not all that important, but endurance is. Do it at least 30 minutes daily; more if your daily time pressure isn't too critical. My doctor friend told me once, "When you're young you should exercise. When you're old you have to." I'm 75 and have experienced exactly what he was talking about.

ramblinmen Loc: Manassas, VA

We went two years ago. I used a Nikon D300S with an 18-200 lens and found that combination more than sufficient for my needs. The animals you will see have little fear of man so I was able to get close to my subjects. We also used a GoPro 4black with an attached viewing screen in the standard housing during four snorkeling excursions (a less expensive GoPro 3Black has a built in viewing screen back).
I used a waterproof bag to contain my camera, initially, but never really had an issue from ocean spray on our 18 person Zodiacs. I simply wiped down my equipment with a damp towel and cotton ball moistened with rubbing alcohol at the end of each day. We had a few rain showers on that February-March tour but most days were bright and sunny.

Goober Loc: Southeastern PA

Frank,
My wife and I went to the Galapagos last October with Nat/Geo Lindblad. I am 71 and relatively good shape, and suggest you travel as light as possible (and practical). I took my Sony A7r FF body, 24-70 f4 and 70-300 Sony lenses and those focal lengths covered everything I wanted to shoot. One advantage I had was that I could do considerable cropping in PP if necessary so I really didn't need a longer lens. I also took a Canon SX50hs along for back-up but didn't use in much and left it in the ship cabin most of the time.
Some of the hikes can be a bit strenuous so I was happy I packed light. I took a very small backpack for my extra lens and batteries. I used my 70-300 for about 80% of my photos and many times left the 24-70 on the ship just to lighten the load. I also used a dry bag to transport my camera and lens when doing wet landings and running around in Zodiacs. A dry bag is a must.
Have fun on your adventure!

PauHana Loc: Tucson, AZ

I celebrated my 60th birthday in the Galapagos 4 years ago on a trip with Overseas Adventure Travel. We used inflatable boats and sometimes had wet landings. I carried my Canon 7D in one of those handy dry bags with no problem and often used the camera from the small boat. I used a Canon 70-300 lens and got some wonderful shots because the animals were so close. There were many times when I wished for a wider angle, but there was only one time when I wished for a longer zoom. 95% of the animals were so close you had to avoid stepping on them. Even birds were unconcerned about how close we were, the exception being the Tropic Birds. My 100-400 would have been a waste of energy to haul around. On a recent Baja trip, I used a Tamron 16-300 PD DiII lens and loved it. Wish I had had it in the Galapagos. Be sure you take a small waterproof camera for snorkelling. The underwater wildlife is amazing and in about 20 feet of water. Enjoy your trip.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Many visitors are surprised upon visiting the Galapagos on how used to human beings birds and animals are. Sometimes humans can get so close that a regular 50mm lens is all they need.
I bet your 24-105 f4 will be or has the chance to be the most useful lens on that trip. The 70-200 f4 will also be invaluable.
I would bet those are the only two lenses you need.

cappy2

Unless you have a contract with National Geographic, first order of business is to have fun and not have to worry about carrying a lot of "stuff." I too had several cameras, lens, etc and as I got older found most of this "stuff" remained at home.

Today, the Sony RX10 III fulfills about 98% of my picture taking requirements and is not a burden to carry. I use a carbon fiber monopod - extended or not, it gives more real estate to hold onto helping with stability. A small waterproof camera would be a welcome addition to a trip to the Galapagos - enjoy!

windshoppe Loc: Arizona

camerapapi wrote:

Many visitors are surprised upon visiting the Galapagos on how used to human beings birds and animals are. Sometimes humans can get so close that a regular 50mm lens is all they need.
I bet your 24-105 f4 will be or has the chance to be the most useful lens on that trip. The 70-200 f4 will also be invaluable.
I would bet those are the only two lenses you need.

Solid advice here. I just checked my photos from the Galapagos and found that the vast majority were with my 24-105. Used my 70-200 a few times, but wouldn't have been lost without it. Have a great trip.