Overthehill1 wrote:
This will be the first time and don't want to be fumbling with a lot of gear in the dark. Have a D-7000, 12-24mm F4, 35-70 mm 2.8, 80-200mm 2.8 and a 1.4X converter. What will work best? Do I need a tripod? Any other tips? Thanks.
If you just want one lens I would bring the 80-200. You will be shooting from the river bank so they will only be about 100' from you as they pass. The 80-200 will be wide enough as they approach and you will have enough reach to zoom in for close ups. The best viewing areas can be quite crowded so you may not have room to set up a full size tripod. A small tripod that you could sit on top of a wall or pier might be a smarter option.