Iceland lenses
Apr 8, 2024 11:53:16 #
Hello all,
I'm off to Iceland in a few weeks. I was wondering from anyone who has gone in the past, what focal length they found most useful. I realize much has to do with your subject matter and style of photography, but in your opinion what's the widest and longest focal length actually needed for mostly landscapes. Let's not worry about puffins and whale watching, since I realize that's longer focal lengths, but I'm speaking mostly for landscapes.
I know I'm taking a 24-120. I'm likely taking a 20mm prime. I'd deciding between a 50mm prime or a 70-300.
I'm not sure I have room in the bag for both. I'm taking 2 camera bodies as well. I'm trying to keep the weight down somewhat.
thanks
Mike
I'm off to Iceland in a few weeks. I was wondering from anyone who has gone in the past, what focal length they found most useful. I realize much has to do with your subject matter and style of photography, but in your opinion what's the widest and longest focal length actually needed for mostly landscapes. Let's not worry about puffins and whale watching, since I realize that's longer focal lengths, but I'm speaking mostly for landscapes.
I know I'm taking a 24-120. I'm likely taking a 20mm prime. I'd deciding between a 50mm prime or a 70-300.
I'm not sure I have room in the bag for both. I'm taking 2 camera bodies as well. I'm trying to keep the weight down somewhat.
thanks
Mike
Apr 8, 2024 12:16:01 #
Apr 8, 2024 12:16:02 #
Apr 8, 2024 12:16:05 #
I would forget the 20. Like most if us, 24 is included in my zooms, which i why I have various lenses in the 14 to 17 range. 20 is simply too close to 24 to justify a bag spot.
Since youre bringing two cameras, and are considering bringing a 70-300 or 50, then perhaps think about 20, 50, and 70-300.
Since youre bringing two cameras, and are considering bringing a 70-300 or 50, then perhaps think about 20, 50, and 70-300.
Apr 8, 2024 12:16:20 #
Apr 8, 2024 12:45:51 #
We went in December of 2019.
I only took my 18-200 and 50.
I also removed the battery grip so the camera would fit in my messenger bag.
95% of my shots were with the 18-200, 5% with my phone.
Worked nicely.
I only took my 18-200 and 50.
I also removed the battery grip so the camera would fit in my messenger bag.
95% of my shots were with the 18-200, 5% with my phone.
Worked nicely.
Apr 8, 2024 13:04:44 #
Apr 8, 2024 13:44:18 #
CKAlbion
Loc: Mendocino, CA
I took a 100-500 for the wildlife, and I lugged along my Sony Rx10 for everything else. Were I to go again -- and I definitely plan to do so -- I'd take the same kit.
Bring a medium-sized microfiber towel to dry off your optics. Best advice I received from the tour company. If you're making any sort of plane transfers, travel entirely with carry-ons. Icelandair doesn't seem to have any NorCal bases, or at least they didn't when I checked, and Alaska Air managed to lose our bags both ways.
Bring a medium-sized microfiber towel to dry off your optics. Best advice I received from the tour company. If you're making any sort of plane transfers, travel entirely with carry-ons. Icelandair doesn't seem to have any NorCal bases, or at least they didn't when I checked, and Alaska Air managed to lose our bags both ways.
Apr 8, 2024 14:35:27 #
mizzee wrote:
In 35mm equivalent, I took my 24-200, 50mm, 28-300 and two cameras.
Those two zooms *together* are obviously at odds with the OPs attempt to reduce his load.
Apr 8, 2024 14:49:05 #
CKAlbion wrote:
I took a 100-500 for the wildlife, and I lugged al... (show quote)
Thanks, but I dont think I can make it with only carry on. Well, my wife could never do it.. smiles. We will be there 9 days, so she will need at least one suitcase and a carry on. I've got my camera bag where I can stash enough clothes for a couple of days, but we are flying on Delta, so hopefully our bags will arrive with us.
Apr 8, 2024 16:11:56 #
Apr 8, 2024 16:26:47 #
lbarnett25 wrote:
I think the 24 - 120 will be most useful.
If only .....
If only OP could settle for that alone, his burden would be minimal. But would he ?
Theres a pointless fear among Hawgsters about getting caught unequipt for a shot. Surfing the Gallery shows this fear to be toadally unfounded.
Apr 8, 2024 17:15:54 #
User ID wrote:
If only .....
If only OP could settle for that alone, his burden would be minimal. But would he ?
Theres a pointless fear among Hawgsters about getting caught unequipt for a shot. Surfing the Gallery shows this fear to be toadally unfounded.
If only OP could settle for that alone, his burden would be minimal. But would he ?
Theres a pointless fear among Hawgsters about getting caught unequipt for a shot. Surfing the Gallery shows this fear to be toadally unfounded.
Apr 8, 2024 21:18:13 #
ecurb
Loc: Metro Chicago Area
ksmmike wrote:
Hello all, br br I'm off to Iceland in a few week... (show quote)
The 24-120 is too heavy for me to carry around all day. As someone else suggested take your 20, 50, and 70-300 for the most range and your fastest f stops. For northern lights and waterfall landscape don't forget a tripod.
There is a hot dog stand open 24 hours at the inner harbor in Reykjavik when you need cheap eats, for Iceland,
Apr 9, 2024 08:21:54 #
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