Which Lens for Las Vegas
May 23, 2019 07:24:18 #
That is a tough one. I think I’d go with the one with the widest range and somewhere in the middle.
As for Zion, I was there last week, and you WILL want to get there early. I was at the visitor center before 8am and the parking lot was nearly full. When I got back to the car later, the lot was completely filled and people were circling like buzzards. But it was Saturday.
As for Zion, I was there last week, and you WILL want to get there early. I was at the visitor center before 8am and the parking lot was nearly full. When I got back to the car later, the lot was completely filled and people were circling like buzzards. But it was Saturday.
May 23, 2019 07:25:32 #
kenrich53 wrote:
Will be going to Las Vegas beginning of June for 4-5 days. Not sure which lens to take. I have the following and only want to take one of them: EF 24-70mm f/4L; EF 16-35mm f/4L; EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II. I was in Vegas about 6 years ago but didn't get a chance to take any photo's as we were busy with a wedding. Want to take street photos and general photography. Will also be visiting Zion NP. During my visit to Zion, would I be able to use my EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens?
I would take the 16-35 or 24-70. You will need a wide angle lens more than a zoom lens, IMO.
May 23, 2019 08:05:40 #
May 23, 2019 08:24:44 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I would take the 24-70 and the 50 prime. We were in Zion at the end of May a few years ago and saw no animals. The lens I used the most was the closest to your 24-70. The 50 will be great for night shots on the Strip. When in Vegas, take the Pink Jeep tour to Valley of Fire — it was one of the best tours we took and not in a big bus, a Jeep as the name implies.
May 23, 2019 08:29:24 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
That’s actually California. 😜🤪
Hotel California
May 23, 2019 09:06:32 #
May 23, 2019 09:23:14 #
I'm old school. When I was a journalist, many years ago, we had to shoot everything with a 50 mm. I still like it. If you want to get a close shot or far away shot you just moved the proper distance. I still keep my 50 mm 1.8 on the camera most of the time.
From your group of lenses I'd like the 24 - 70 as well for a walk around lens.
From your group of lenses I'd like the 24 - 70 as well for a walk around lens.
May 23, 2019 09:52:07 #
I spent a weekend in Vegas with a 24~70 f/2.8. That would be sufficient for any street photos you need. As for Zion and your question about being able to use a 100~400, sure you could use it. The bigger question is for what? Are you a wildlife photographer or are you going to shoot mostly landscapes?
--Bob
--Bob
kenrich53 wrote:
Will be going to Las Vegas beginning of June for 4-5 days. Not sure which lens to take. I have the following and only want to take one of them: EF 24-70mm f/4L; EF 16-35mm f/4L; EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II. I was in Vegas about 6 years ago but didn't get a chance to take any photo's as we were busy with a wedding. Want to take street photos and general photography. Will also be visiting Zion NP. During my visit to Zion, would I be able to use my EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens?
May 23, 2019 10:09:58 #
Places you would want to photograph in Vegas are right there in front of you with in walking distance of one another. 24-70 might be your best bet, the lobbies of those those hotels are great places to photograph.
May 23, 2019 10:33:08 #
kenrich53 wrote:
Will be going to Las Vegas beginning of June for 4-5 days. Not sure which lens to take. I have the following and only want to take one of them: EF 24-70mm f/4L; EF 16-35mm f/4L; EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II. I was in Vegas about 6 years ago but didn't get a chance to take any photo's as we were busy with a wedding. Want to take street photos and general photography. Will also be visiting Zion NP. During my visit to Zion, would I be able to use my EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens?
I covered Vegas, Hoover Dam, Zion & other NP with two lenses: Canon: f/2.8, 24 - 70mm II and f/2.8, 70 - 200mm II. I'd be happy to share my photos on Shutterfly. Send me a PM if interested.
Enjoy the trip,
Mark
May 23, 2019 11:11:18 #
I cannot talk about Zion because I have never been there but I have been to Vegas and your 24-70 should take care of the majority of your images.
When I visited Vegas a couple of years ago I took my Olympus with 12-40 f2.8 Pro and it was all I needed to get some beautiful shots.
When I visited Vegas a couple of years ago I took my Olympus with 12-40 f2.8 Pro and it was all I needed to get some beautiful shots.
May 23, 2019 11:52:37 #
To me it would depend on whether you have a crop frame body or a full frame body. I would use a wider lens with the crop frame than I would if I had a full frame.
May 23, 2019 11:53:58 #
May 23, 2019 12:03:34 #
Mac wrote:
Las Vegas is a big city. Omaha is a big city. Why would you use a different lens in Las Vegas (or any other big city) than you would use in Omaha?
May 23, 2019 13:02:51 #
I would take as many lenses as you can. You'll find you will probably wish you did if you don't.
If you will have a car, you may drive out to Henderson and go to the Lindo Michoacan restaurant and go behind in the parking lot. Great view of the whole strip but you will need like a 200mm lens. There are several so make sure it's the one in Henderson.
If you will have a car, you may drive out to Henderson and go to the Lindo Michoacan restaurant and go behind in the parking lot. Great view of the whole strip but you will need like a 200mm lens. There are several so make sure it's the one in Henderson.
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