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Jun 7, 2021 10:57:37   #
Nicholas J DeSciose
 
Take everything, especially a tripod. And practice a lot before you go. Experimenting is the best way to learn photography

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Jun 7, 2021 12:08:52   #
neillaubenthal
 
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Just take the two. Yellowstone is a place of sweeping vistas where wide-angle and the reach of 150mm will be enough.


Not for wildlife…there’s a lot of opportunity that 150 even on a M4/3 won’t reach…even my 500PF/D7500 combo was too short for some things…and the likelihood I will ever see another grizzly/wolf stand-off over a bison carcass is I’m guessing pretty low. I did get some shots of that but definitely not close ups as those pesky rangers wouldn’t let us walk partway across the meadow…not that I woulda done that anyway.

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Jun 7, 2021 12:09:14   #
timcc Loc: Virginia
 
Travel light, and make having fun with your grandson the top priority. Nine is a great age for learning and enjoying new hobbies, and teaching him basic photography skills could make the trip a happy memory for both of you.

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Jun 7, 2021 12:41:30   #
Hip Coyote
 
Already commented on what to take...but also suggest you consider setting up a private tour or two with the Yellowstone Association now merged into the Yellowstone Forever (they have an office in the park...only one as I recall). They can help you enjoy the trip, see more, have insight on where animals are, etc. Their guides help understand the geologic formations, have hands-on things for kids to do (animal skins). It is at Yellowstone.org. One downside...checked their site and saw that prices are quite high...you decide!

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Jun 7, 2021 12:44:13   #
Lawmanb2 Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL
 
[quPote=Xmsmn]To all the Hoggers who took the time to respond, I thank all of you for good advice. The 135 stays home. Time I might have spent deciding which lens to use and changing lenses can be spent helping my grandson with first real experience with a camera, a Canon point&shoot from my shelf.
Glad I asked.
Mark[/quote]

Personally when go to places like Yellowstone always take my Canon PowerShot with 50x zoom. It is always ready and the photos are great..

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Jun 7, 2021 12:59:46   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
User ID wrote:
Or a 100-400 or even a 75-300. It’s an m4/3 after all ...



bwa

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Jun 7, 2021 13:01:07   #
Moondoggie Loc: Southern California
 
If you want to capture wildlife, a longer lens would be best. Have a great time.

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Jun 7, 2021 13:45:07   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
Xmsmn wrote:
I have an “extra lens” question. Heading to Yellowstone next week with my wife and our #1 grandson (9) for a week. My camera is an Olympus EM10 mk iii with the 14-42 f/3.5 kit lens and the 40-150 f/4.0 “plastic fantastic”. Both of these lenses are going along for sure. From my SLR days I have some Contax-Yashica lenses, one of which is a 135 mm f/2.8 for which I’ve bought an adapter that works well. It’s significantly heavier than the 40-150 because it’s metal and glass, but would it be worth it, with its wider aperture, to take it along for the lower light conditions in the early morning and later evening? I’m comfortable shooting in Manual. Or would I be better off boosting the ISO on the 40-150 in those conditions? (Additional lenses are not in the budget right now). Thanks in advance.
Mark
I have an “extra lens” question. Heading to Yellow... (show quote)


Take it, then no future regrets for not having it... 🤔🤔🤔

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Jun 7, 2021 13:49:40   #
Xmsmn Loc: Minnesota
 
alfaman wrote:
Spending two weeks driving in Minnesota/great lakes/Chicago area at the end of August with Olympus OMD1 mkII. Appreciate any suggestions on interesting areas I should be looking at? Thank, Alfaman


If you don’t go to the North Shore of Lake Superior past Duluth, then you’ve missed Minnesota’s showcase.
Mark

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Jun 7, 2021 14:17:54   #
Paul Diamond Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
 
Xmsmn wrote:
I have an “extra lens” question. Heading to Yellowstone next week with my wife and our #1 grandson (9) for a week. My camera is an Olympus EM10 mk iii with the 14-42 f/3.5 kit lens and the 40-150 f/4.0 “plastic fantastic”. Both of these lenses are going along for sure. From my SLR days I have some Contax-Yashica lenses, one of which is a 135 mm f/2.8 for which I’ve bought an adapter that works well. It’s significantly heavier than the 40-150 because it’s metal and glass, but would it be worth it, with its wider aperture, to take it along for the lower light conditions in the early morning and later evening? I’m comfortable shooting in Manual. Or would I be better off boosting the ISO on the 40-150 in those conditions? (Additional lenses are not in the budget right now). Thanks in advance.
Mark
I have an “extra lens” question. Heading to Yellow... (show quote)


Maybe bring the 135 and a good 2x teleconverter for greater reach/nature shots. It seems you can always benefit from a longer FL with nature shots in an area like Yellowstone.

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Jun 7, 2021 14:45:18   #
Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan
 
I would rent a compact longer lens in the 300-400mm range.

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Jun 7, 2021 15:32:56   #
Riverrune
 
Take it. If you are in a car, the weight is meaningless.

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Jun 7, 2021 18:00:34   #
jno
 
AMEN!!

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Jun 7, 2021 18:01:59   #
cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX
 
Xmsmn wrote:
I have an “extra lens” question. Heading to Yellowstone next week with my wife and our #1 grandson (9) for a week. My camera is an Olympus EM10 mk iii with the 14-42 f/3.5 kit lens and the 40-150 f/4.0 “plastic fantastic”. Both of these lenses are going along for sure. From my SLR days I have some Contax-Yashica lenses, one of which is a 135 mm f/2.8 for which I’ve bought an adapter that works well. It’s significantly heavier than the 40-150 because it’s metal and glass, but would it be worth it, with its wider aperture, to take it along for the lower light conditions in the early morning and later evening? I’m comfortable shooting in Manual. Or would I be better off boosting the ISO on the 40-150 in those conditions? (Additional lenses are not in the budget right now). Thanks in advance.
Mark
I have an “extra lens” question. Heading to Yellow... (show quote)

"Boosting" the ISO is never a good option if anything can be done to avoid it. I don't recognize the Contax, but I suspect it might be a superior lens compared to the kit lens.

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Jun 7, 2021 18:13:09   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
Curmudgeon wrote:
If you are traveling by private vehicle take everything you have.



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