What lens suggested for Grand Canyon?
Apr 19, 2022 21:08:45 #
PoppieJ
Loc: North Georgia
I just got back from a photo trip to the canyon and I like a lens that will give me the wide view and one that will give me a longer focus length. As pointed out the canyon is very big and you can get a really good landscape out of a 70-200 lens. Wide angle lenses are hard to use because most of your canyon shots are taken from the edge and that makes it difficult to get a good foreground element in your picture. Regardless of what lens/lenses you take it is such a beautiful place that you cant really go wrong. One tip that I will give is that sunsets can be amazing but the color in the canyon is even better that the sunset if you look to the east.
Apr 19, 2022 21:44:38 #
Architect1776 wrote:
I would use all.
I like what Architect said... The nerd side of me had 3 bodies and 3 lenses with Arca adapters already on, and an extended tripod ready in the rear of a Jeep Cherokee as we took an extended trip around Utah and surrounding states.... Stop car, evaluate scene, pop hatch, and grab a suitable body all lensed up... Easy peasy ! my wife thought I was nuts....
Apr 19, 2022 21:46:24 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
Did your wife ever threaten to leave you there and come back for later? Lol
Apr 19, 2022 22:09:18 #
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
Did your wife ever threaten to leave you there and come back for later? Lol
No, she knows me by now... Actually it was quite effective. Wide angle, medium zoom, and telephoto.
Apr 20, 2022 05:44:28 #
divelight wrote:
I did a search here for Grand Canyon, and saw some... (show quote)
On an APS-C Canon, use the Tamron 18-400mm. I love it! At F/8 it is sharp, even at 400mm.
Apr 20, 2022 06:19:14 #
divelight wrote:
I did a search here for Grand Canyon, and saw some... (show quote)
I would use a 28-300mm and a 24mm: I think those two lenses will cover all your needs.
Have a great trip and enjoy the views.
Apr 20, 2022 08:18:31 #
I recently participated in a workshop in Moab's Arches and Canyonlands Nat Parks with a side trip to Dead Horse Point. I'm less than 400 miles from Moab, so decided to drive, and asked the guide the very same question. His answer was quick and I obeyed. I took a 16-35mm wide, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, and 100-400. The work horses were as expected, the 16-35 and 24-70, but the other two got in a little action as well. Why the longer lenses, I asked. His answer, "you're driving and you just never know what you might catch...." We mostly shot from tripods and I'll confess, often the 70-200 and 100-400 never left he hotel room. Bottomline is if you are driving, your vehicle can probably handle the few pounds.
Apr 20, 2022 08:39:48 #
Apr 20, 2022 08:45:36 #
I’m with Architect. If shooting from the rim, I’d have all available. If you are going in, and weight really becomes an issue, I’d take a mid-range zoom.
Apr 20, 2022 09:29:58 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I used my 10-20 Sigma on my crop frame D7200. Very happy with the results.
Apr 20, 2022 09:56:16 #
divelight wrote:
I did a search here for Grand Canyon, and saw some... (show quote)
I am guessing you have a FF Canon camera. I'd think 20 to 50mm. Unless you find wildlife to photograph in addition to the canyon it self.
Apr 20, 2022 09:58:28 #
mr1492 wrote:
Personally, I would take both! Surprise. The wide ... (show quote)
Great image there with the cats on the fence!
Apr 20, 2022 11:45:06 #
The 2 times I was there, the 24 was the widest I needed. The second time, I did have a 20mm, but left it in the bag.
Apr 20, 2022 11:54:01 #
[quote=divelight]I did a search here for Grand Canyon, and saw some great shots, but no reference to the lens or focal length for the shot. Will be going later this year to the South Rim and trying to decide on the lens to take with me. Currently can go as wide as 24mm or as zoomed to 400mm. I don't want to carry unnecessary lens, so I am looking for the best two ranges or thoughts.
Thanks for any input...
I was at the North Rim last September, and found the 28-300 mm covered most of what I needed. I also brought a wide angle zoom (16-35 mm) and it was useful for certain shots, but not essential. I never found the need for a longer telephoto, unless you are trying to shoot wildlife. BTW, I shoot Nikon D850, and used a tripod for some low light shots (early morning).
Thanks for any input...
I was at the North Rim last September, and found the 28-300 mm covered most of what I needed. I also brought a wide angle zoom (16-35 mm) and it was useful for certain shots, but not essential. I never found the need for a longer telephoto, unless you are trying to shoot wildlife. BTW, I shoot Nikon D850, and used a tripod for some low light shots (early morning).
Apr 20, 2022 12:24:07 #
I am going to GC now on 26th for three days, and i am carrying 24mm, 50mm and 70-200mm just in case. But Ii was in 2015 and basically only used the 24mm.
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