Prime lenses for Yellowstone? Is this even a practical idea? And if it is, what might you suggest as a 3 prime lens kit for such a trip; realizing that one wishes to capture most of...

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Oct 24, 2017 08:56:20 #

BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

Is this even a practical idea? And if it is, what might you suggest as a 3 prime lens kit for such a trip; realizing that one wishes to capture most of what Y-Stone has to offer landscapes, to animals. Very interested in your comments on this. Thanks.

Oct 24, 2017 09:00:40 #

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

I would guess a 50mm, 100mm, 400mm.

Oct 24, 2017 09:00:44 #

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I was just there, and used a zoom because the shots are so varied that I wouldn't have had time to get them if I were changing lenses all the time and because I wouldn't have enjoyed the experience while busy with the lenses.

Oct 24, 2017 09:14:13 #

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

RichardSM wrote:

I would guess a 50mm, 100mm, 400mm.

I'd go wider at 24 or 35 and skip the 100. A 400 is a pretty big animal where a 300 f/2.8 and extenders make this a more versatile option on the long end.

Oct 24, 2017 09:17:37 #

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

Primes are more for studied captures, not that snapshot opportunity you get during vacation trips. It go with a zoom. Maybe a 600mm prime to reach that lone wolf out there several hundred yards if you can get out of the car in time to get set up with the tripod, change the lens if needed, yadda yadda yadda.

Oct 24, 2017 09:17:52 #

Ob1 Loc: Utah

Jay Matt is correct. I visit Yellowstone several times a year. You have such a variety of things to photograph that you would always be changing lens. I take two cameras a full frame with a 24-70 and a crop sensor with a 100-400. I also take a 150-600 to use with the crop sensor camera. This about covers everything. You could use the 50mm and the 400mm and be fine.

Oct 24, 2017 11:05:30 #

ken_stern Loc: Yorba Linda, Ca

As with almost all photography questions the most honest answer I can offer is -------
It all depends !!
"If" you shoot with a full frame as I have always done then Primes can make a lot of sense --- I have & use a total of 6 lenses 5 are primes & with the exception of the 50mm I always take along all the rest of the lenses with me ----
24mm 1.4L; 35mm1.4L; 50mm 1.4; 85mm 1.8; 135mm 2.0 L & my one & only zoom 100-400 IS L ---- If I was forced to only take 3 of the 6 & all three had to be primes my choice for Y-Stone would be: 24mm, 85mm & the 135mm --- But I must note I would regret not taking the 35mm & the 100-400mm & I would for sure take along a tripod
"If" I shot with a crop frame I probably would feel a lot more comfortable using high end L zoom lenses

Oct 24, 2017 11:19:17 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

jaymatt wrote:

At times, I carry a prime on a second camera, or stick with just a zoom. Hiking with two cameras is for the young or able bodied!

Oct 24, 2017 11:53:57 #

BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

I hear you about "the young and able bodied": both of which I am not.

I would likely take zoom lenses into Y-Stone, because I couldn't anticipate the distances that the animals might be away from me. I'm not too crazy about having to change lenses frequently either. Now, where landscapes might be the subject, one would have a bit more time to set up.

But just wanted to see what prime lenses you folks might suggest anyway. I have a crop sensored Digital Rebel. And I hope I can get many shots with my 55-250mm STM lens; as it's an excellent lens. I also have the Canon 100-400mm "L" MK1, but due to the weight of it, it almost requires a tripod for nearly every/any shot.

I guess if I were to take only 3 primes, I might be OK with something in the 24-40mm and 300mm-400mm ranged prime lenses.

I want to thank all who responded thus far. It's appreciated.

Bob

Oct 24, 2017 12:00:41 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

BobT wrote:

I hear you about "the young and able bodied&q... (show quote)

On one trip I brought a 35, 50, and an 85 and used them a few times in sixteen days...the last two trips they stayed home and the 24-70, and 200-500 were my go to lenses. I used the 70-200 in the darker hours, but for me, much of the activity wants longer lengths.

Oct 24, 2017 12:58:16 #

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

CHG_CANON wrote:

I'd go wider at 24 or 35 and skip the 100. A 400 is a pretty big animal where a 300 f/2.8 and extenders make this a more versatile option on the long end.

I would agree on the wider lens, a 400 in Yellowstone is very handy been there. I used a 300 a little close but prefer a 400mm any time for a prime. But of course I now would go the new 100-400 mm canon zoom lens with the TC. IMHO!

Oct 24, 2017 13:02:52 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

My wife loved the Tamron 18-400 and took many very nice shots. The only prime I'd like to bring there is a 600mm F4 for the wildlife!

Oct 24, 2017 13:03:11 #

BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

I agree that the newer Canon 100-400mm lens would be great. However, the outrageous asking price(to me)will assure that it will never reside in my abode. So the older, heftier version will just have to do.

Oct 24, 2017 13:04:46 #

BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

DaveO,

So how did that 18-400mm do at it's longer end? Just how sharp was it?

Bob

Oct 24, 2017 13:17:04 #

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

BobT wrote:

I truly don't think Canon L lens are overly priced these lenses hold there value quite well and are an investment for a system camera setup IMHO.

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