DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

We did the "Big Kahuna" in the Airvan, and I rode as the copilot. The Waco looks like fun; I may do it this July.

jeffhacker Loc: Dallas, Texas

I grew up there, but now live on the Mainland. I've gone back with my Nikon D500 and the 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6 lens if I don't mind the weight; I've also taken my Sony a6300 with the f/4 18-105mm lens. No need for more than one lens, but I do think the longer telephoto gives more options.


Also the post about Kauai (above) is not totally accurate. Only on Mount Waialaele (sp?) is there that much rain :-).

Photocraig

I've enjoyed Hawaii a number of times. My added thought is to be sure that you bring a lens that allows a reasonably close focus distance. The flowers are stunning and they are different than the ones we see on the Mainland.

Enjoy your trip,
Aloha

btbg

I took my 150-600 sigma sport when we went to Hawaii a couple of years ago. Hawaii has a huge amount of birds that you are unlikely to see anywhere else and the extra reach is important, especially for some of the smaller birds. Also if you take a boat tour you may find the big lens to be useful. It also works to take photos of big waves. I used that lens a lot on our trip.

As far as the rest of your lens selection I would leave the 70-300 behind as the 150-600 covers most of it's range and more and would look at taking a 24-70. I know a lot of people don't want to carry the extra weight on a trip, but my view is that is exactly what you bought the lens for.