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Feb 22, 2019 15:35:58   #
Ruby's GD
 
This is my first post, continued and will be edited this time....i need some opinions and since Ive been reading for a long time Im sure that wont be difficult ....traveling to Yosemite in March from Maryland and don't want to over do gear...I have several great lens for my d500 and seem to keep coming back to the 18-200mm 5.6 and a 35mm...am I short changing myself ...suggestions ????

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Feb 22, 2019 15:43:16   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
While I do not have a Nikon, I do use an 18-200 as my walk around lens.
That, and maybe my 50, is all I would take.

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Feb 22, 2019 16:01:37   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
Ruby's GD wrote:
This is my first post, continued and will be edited this time....i need some opinions and since Ive been reading for a long time Im sure that wont be difficult ....traveling to Yosemite in March from Maryland and don't want to over do gear...I have several great lens for my d500 and seem to keep coming back to the 18-200mm 5.6 and a 35mm...am I short changing myself ...suggestions ????


Take both. Practice shooting panos and stitching. You will likely find that the 35 is really all you need, and the 18-200 is there for insurance when you need something a little longer.

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Feb 22, 2019 16:24:37   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
Ruby's GD wrote:
This is my first post, continued and will be edited this time....i need some opinions and since Ive been reading for a long time Im sure that wont be difficult ....traveling to Yosemite in March from Maryland and don't want to over do gear...I have several great lens for my d500 and seem to keep coming back to the 18-200mm 5.6 and a 35mm...am I short changing myself ...suggestions ????
Ruby,Take what you got and when the budget allows consider a 50MM. Welcome to the forum.

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Feb 22, 2019 16:33:09   #
alandg46 Loc: Boerne, Texas
 
If you're driving take everything you have.

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Feb 22, 2019 19:06:48   #
AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
 
Gene51 wrote:
Take both. Practice shooting panos and stitching. You will likely find that the 35 is really all you need, and the 18-200 is there for insurance when you need something a little longer.




I think there may be occasions where you want the longer lens. But Gene is right - take a good tripod and practice panoramic stitching!

Andy

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Feb 22, 2019 19:32:18   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
alandg46 wrote:
If you're driving take everything you have.


Or rent a bigger car and more gear.

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Feb 22, 2019 22:18:50   #
TomV Loc: Annapolis, Maryland
 
I would count on the 18-200 for day-time shooting but you might be restricting yourself for lower light conditions. I would pick up a 70-200 f/2.8 if you need some reach.

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Feb 22, 2019 23:34:13   #
rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
 
You say you have several great lenses for your D500 but only mentioned two. What are the others?
My utility lens for both Canon and Nikon is a 28-300. If I need to go wider, I will put my 18-70 on the D500. As for Canon, 28mm is more often than not wide enough on my 5D IV, although the camera and lens does tend to get a little heavy after a while. Question, what's with all the dots?

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Feb 23, 2019 03:32:35   #
Leitz Loc: Solms
 
Ruby's GD wrote:
This is my first post, continued and will be edited this time....i need some opinions and since Ive been reading for a long time Im sure that wont be difficult ....traveling to Yosemite in March from Maryland and don't want to over do gear...I have several great lens for my d500 and seem to keep coming back to the 18-200mm 5.6 and a 35mm...am I short changing myself ...suggestions ????

Are you just going to copy what everyone else photographs there, or do you think for yourself and choose your own subjects and views? If the former, buy postcards - if the latter, you know what to take.

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Feb 23, 2019 05:48:44   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
Ruby's GD wrote:
This is my first post, continued and will be edited this time....i need some opinions and since Ive been reading for a long time Im sure that wont be difficult ....traveling to Yosemite in March from Maryland and don't want to over do gear...I have several great lens for my d500 and seem to keep coming back to the 18-200mm 5.6 and a 35mm...am I short changing myself ...suggestions ????


Your wide on the 18-200 is 27mm, your 35 is a 52mm on your D500. I see no problem with what you are taking. I had used my 18-200 and a 10-24 mm lens on vacations for many years. The 18-200 should cover most of your shots there. Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.

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Feb 23, 2019 06:29:15   #
CO
 
Are you going to be using a tripod? The 35mm probably doesn't have stabilization. If you're hand holding the camera be sure to use faster shutter speeds to avoid camera shake. Tamron's SP series prime lenses all have vibration compensation. I purchased their 45mm f/1.8 SP VC lens. The vibration compensation helps out when you can't use a tripod. They also make a 35mm f/1.8 SP VC and an 85mm f/1.8 SP VC.

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Feb 23, 2019 06:43:58   #
Photocraig
 
I agree with Gene (not too hard to do). Yosemite presents unique perspective challenges. The waterfalls, which will be frozen in March, all hang off the valley walls. That means you're in Portrait mode with the 35mm and all the focal lengths longer than that on your super zoom. Stitching AND HDR to capture shadow details are required all day long in Yosemite. Tripod is mandatory. Wildlife will still be burrowed in.

There will be beautiful snow scenes along the Merced River. This will deliver exceptional (and less than usual) foregrounds for photos of the icons like Half DOme, Yosemite and Bridal Veil falls, find Ribbon if you can off El Capitan. There is a lot of snow there now and it will stay for March and April. Prepare for the exposure compensation for snow--google it if you aren't familiar with the situation. Dress warm and prepare for serious driving conditions getting there. By the way, access is only from the West side until probably late June this year. I'm talking 4 wheel Drive or Chains and knowledge on how to drive in serious snow conditions measures in FEET per hour at elevation. I suggest an alternative back up plan in case roads are closed and you need to stay for a night or two outside the Park--or an extra day inside the Park. Honest! I suggest flexible airfares if that's an issue.

Glacier Point Road will likely only be open to the Badger Pass Ski area. Even that far will yield some good photographs. Be weatherproof--you, your vehicle and camera gear. Master the snow exposure techniques, moisture and fogging and cold weather battery life.

Yosemite Valley is a Winter Wonderland. And it will be largely uncrowded. Enjoy yourself, and be prepared.
C

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Feb 23, 2019 06:47:32   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Ruby's GD wrote:
This is my first post, continued and will be edited this time....i need some opinions and since I've been reading for a long time I'm sure that wont be difficult ....traveling to Yosemite in March from Maryland and don't want to over do gear...I have several great lens for my d500 and seem to keep coming back to the 18-200mm 5.6 and a 35mm...am I short changing myself ...suggestions ????


Unless you want to spend the money for an 18-400mm, I would bring the 18-200mm. I don't like changing lenses when I'm out in the field.

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Feb 23, 2019 07:17:19   #
kymarto Loc: Portland OR and Milan Italy
 
Ruby's GD wrote:
This is my first post, continued and will be edited this time....i need some opinions and since Ive been reading for a long time Im sure that wont be difficult ....traveling to Yosemite in March from Maryland and don't want to over do gear...I have several great lens for my d500 and seem to keep coming back to the 18-200mm 5.6 and a 35mm...am I short changing myself ...suggestions ????


In my trips to Yosemite I've always found an ultrawide to be my most used lens, but if you are not a person who likes the wide look then obviously it would not be useful to you. 18mm would restrict me too much for scenics.

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