Lens for Maui
Dec 4, 2019 12:14:04 #
Leitz wrote:
Take a simple point and shoot and enjoy your snapshots.
NOOOOOOO!!!!!
Dec 4, 2019 12:15:53 #
Dec 4, 2019 12:17:48 #
dsmeltz wrote:
Lightest weight and most flexibility would be your Nikon 24-70, 70-200 (2.8?) and a 2x TC for birds. I had a Sigma 150-600 on Kauai. It was too much trouble to haul around.
I hear what you are saying...I do have a Nikon 1.4 TC.
Dec 4, 2019 13:01:55 #
Pixelpixie88 wrote:
I hear what you are saying...I do have a Nikon 1.4 TC.
Just keep in mind, there has never been a tele converter made that improved image quality. If you want/need the range you already have it, and why would you have spent the money if you didn't want/need it? As I said before, I wouldn't go without the big lens. But I'm not you
Dec 4, 2019 13:15:51 #
Leitz wrote:
Take a simple point and shoot and enjoy your snapshots.
Really??!!??
With a comment like that I'm guessing you've never been to Maui!
Dec 4, 2019 13:57:18 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
jdub82 wrote:
Really??!!??
With a comment like that I'm guessing you've never been to Maui!
With a comment like that I'm guessing you've never been to Maui!
My comment is based upon the pertinent information the OP has refused to provide. Please think about it.
Dec 4, 2019 14:27:54 #
Leitz wrote:
My comment is based upon the pertinent information the OP has refused to provide. Please think about it.
Take a look at the quality of photos on her Flickr page and reconsider making such a silly suggestion. Who cares that she didn't mention her exact camera. It is obviously a Nikon DSLR.
Dec 4, 2019 14:59:17 #
RichardSM wrote:
In my opinion take the two Nikon lens with out question.
Absolutely agree!
Dec 4, 2019 18:24:30 #
Selene03 wrote:
I am guessing you don't want to be loaded down with lenses, but you will be there in whale season. You can see them from the shore, but I would highly recommend going out on a whale watch boat. They are not allowed to get that close to the whales, so your 100-600 might be a good bet. There are also many gorgeous scenes where you will want a wider angle lens. I have not had much luck with birds there. It's a beautiful island!!! Enjoy your trip.
When we went out on a whale watching trip in Maui, the whales were so close to us I put away my DSLR (which had the 300mm lens on it) and took out my point and shoot, they were so close. In fact the whales went under the boat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dyBSWGhdfk
Otherwise my 300mm f/4 lens was perfect:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/60519499@N00/albums/72157706300975051
Dec 5, 2019 05:56:52 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Retired CPO wrote:
As always, it depends on your personal interests. Hawaii has some incredible birds, so if it were me I wouldn't go without the 150~600. Incredible flowers so the macro. Then the 18~270 and you would have everything covered. JMHO
I agree
Dec 5, 2019 06:33:59 #
you really no not need the long lens, take the Road To Hana very nice and it takes all day
you will see alot of whales this time of year
you will see alot of whales this time of year
Dec 5, 2019 06:52:09 #
Pixelpixie88 wrote:
Going in February to Maui. Have not been to any of the islands before. I do like my birding photography (any wildlife) and landscapes also. I am wondering which lenses to take with me. I understand that while I am there is a key time for whale migration. Any thoughts on what I should take? Thanks for any help!
Marsha
What I have:
Tamron 150-600
Tamron 18-270
Tamron 60mm Macro
Nikon 24-70
Niko 70-200
Marsha
What I have:
Tamron 150-600
Tamron 18-270
Tamron 60mm Macro
Nikon 24-70
Niko 70-200
Did I miss the part where you told us what camera you have?
Dec 5, 2019 07:26:32 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
jdub82 wrote:
Take a look at the quality of photos on her Flickr page and reconsider making such a silly suggestion. Who cares that she didn't mention her exact camera. It is obviously a Nikon DSLR.
Pictures posted online show very little about the equipment.
Dec 5, 2019 07:33:27 #
I recommend: macro, 18-270 and 150-600
If you have a day free, take the road to Hana and stop at every little side road to explore. All kinds of subjects including Old Hawaii. Oh, and pack a lunch.
If you have a day free, take the road to Hana and stop at every little side road to explore. All kinds of subjects including Old Hawaii. Oh, and pack a lunch.
Dec 5, 2019 07:33:29 #
Pixelpixie88 wrote:
Going in February to Maui. Have not been to any of the islands before. I do like my birding photography (any wildlife) and landscapes also. I am wondering which lenses to take with me. I understand that while I am there is a key time for whale migration. Any thoughts on what I should take? Thanks for any help!
Marsha
What I have:
Tamron 150-600
Tamron 18-270
Tamron 60mm Macro
Nikon 24-70
Nikon 70-200
Marsha
What I have:
Tamron 150-600
Tamron 18-270
Tamron 60mm Macro
Nikon 24-70
Nikon 70-200
IMO
Tamron 150-600 Too big/heavy
Tamron 18-270 Please don't
Tamron 60mm Macro ok if you will do macro/
Nikon 24-70 YES!!!!!!!!!!!
Nikon 70-200 YES!!!!!!!!!
But you got so many replies without saying if you have an FX or DX camera body, your lens list seems to have both.
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