Southwest trip lens suggestions sought by someone who takes too much
Apr 8, 2022 07:53:35 #
jim quist wrote:
If my wife complained about the quality of the gear I would go buy a little pocket camera to take and leave the rest at home.
Another option is to use half the vacation money to buy higher quality gear, and leave her at home. 😎
Apr 8, 2022 08:00:19 #
I have a Tamron 18-270 that does everything I need to do for landscapes, etc.
Apr 8, 2022 08:05:29 #
JUST came back from that area. 24-70 for 90% of my images. 100-400 for about 8% (animals and far-away rock structures) and 16-35 for the slot canyons (and two low-angle railway images).
Apr 8, 2022 09:46:27 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I used my Sigma 10-20 exclusively on my D7200 during our tour of the Utah canyons. Worked out just fine.
Apr 8, 2022 10:16:36 #
Robert,
I just happen to have my camera bag on this FL trip. But my camera on trips is a Nikon coolpix S630 that I purchased in 2008 or my Samsung phone.
In my bag is a Z6 with FTZ and 18-105 Nikkor with a D3100 backup and Nikkor 50. We just came from a ballroom dance comp shoot. My travel partner has her D5500 with an 18-200 Tamron. I usually adhere to "the best camera is the one in your hand". Do have fun.
I just happen to have my camera bag on this FL trip. But my camera on trips is a Nikon coolpix S630 that I purchased in 2008 or my Samsung phone.
In my bag is a Z6 with FTZ and 18-105 Nikkor with a D3100 backup and Nikkor 50. We just came from a ballroom dance comp shoot. My travel partner has her D5500 with an 18-200 Tamron. I usually adhere to "the best camera is the one in your hand". Do have fun.
Apr 8, 2022 10:20:02 #
I just returned from the Moab area after participating in a workshop with Backcountry Journeys. I took three lenses, a 16-35 f4, 24-70 f2.8, and a 70-200 f4. 95% of the shots, mostly landscape, were with the 16-35 and 24-70. Plan on early mornings to catch sunrises and to get the best spots because you’ll have plenty of company. Ditto for sunsets. Find a sun locator app for your phone and scout the attractions for best vantage points. Bring a tripod. Filters are optional. And lastly, bring a Rocket blower and soft brush. There’s fine dust in the air that you’ll feel when swapping lenses. I used the blower and light brush “everyday” to remove the fine grit off the mounts including the hoods. By the way, Arches Park was closed everyday for a period of time in the afternoon because of the car count. Prior to Arches and Canyonlands, I visited Monument Valley in northern AZ. If you go there and don’t feel like paying for the guided tour, be prepared to wait in line to do the self guided “free” drive. Length of the line depends on time of day. Early is best. Moab, Zion, Monument Valley are all awesome, gorgeous places.
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Apr 8, 2022 10:48:21 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
robertneger wrote:
My wife and I are going on a trip in Southern Utah, Northern Arizona - red rock country, canyons, etc.
I usually take far too much on these trips.
My camera bodies are a D7000 and D810 (I take them both for backup and to give me more reach with the Dx body.
What lenses should a 75 year old with a wife who often complains about the quality of gear.
My question is what would you take for this trip??
Thank you,
Robert E.
I usually take far too much on these trips.
My camera bodies are a D7000 and D810 (I take them both for backup and to give me more reach with the Dx body.
What lenses should a 75 year old with a wife who often complains about the quality of gear.
My question is what would you take for this trip??
Thank you,
Robert E.
I always take my trusty 24-720 mm Zeiss lens when going to Utah, or Iceland, or the arch in St. Louis. Especially when shooting Bryce Canyon. The lens is attached to my trusty pocket Sony HX99. My wife never complains.
And I can take panoramic's. Why would you take anything else. Come on man!!!!!
Apr 8, 2022 10:54:25 #
KISS............think back to when you where there before. What did you take and what did you use. You are not getting any younger and you won't be doing a lot of walking. If you use a guide you have to take as little gear as possible.. Because of dust you will not be changing lens. KISS it simple and have a great trip.
Apr 8, 2022 12:22:30 #
Hip Coyote wrote:
I leave the suggestions on this gear to others. (I am a m43 user so different set up.) But, I just read something from someone who shoots the Grand Canyon a lot...they said avoid wide angle. They use more normal focal lengths and stitch / panorama together. I had not thought of that. But that makes sense...sometimes wide angle does looks...well, wide angle.
...exactly what I did last spring with a Z6II and 24-70. Happy as a clam with the results.
Apr 8, 2022 12:33:29 #
When I went a few years ago I took my D7100 with a 10-20 mm, 18-200 mm, and 55-300 mm. I used all three and was glad to have lugged them all around.
Apr 8, 2022 12:38:16 #
If you are trying to figure a good set of minimal lenses for the 2 bodies you listed, I suggest these for a minimum. D7000= 35mm f1.8 FX and 18-200mm Nikkor zoom.
D810 = 50mm f1.8 FX and 24-120mm f4G Nikkor zoom.
I also suggest a sturdy tripod for your landscapes. Many landscapes will be enhanced by creating panoramas, I suggest using either the 35 or the 50 prime lenses to shoot your panos in the portrait mode on a tripod. Plan to overlap the scene about a third each frame and use the 35mm to give greater height for each scene. Keep the camera level for best results. Good luck, and practice before you go.
D810 = 50mm f1.8 FX and 24-120mm f4G Nikkor zoom.
I also suggest a sturdy tripod for your landscapes. Many landscapes will be enhanced by creating panoramas, I suggest using either the 35 or the 50 prime lenses to shoot your panos in the portrait mode on a tripod. Plan to overlap the scene about a third each frame and use the 35mm to give greater height for each scene. Keep the camera level for best results. Good luck, and practice before you go.
Apr 8, 2022 13:01:29 #
billnikon wrote:
I always take ...my trusty pocket Sony HX99. ...Why would you take anything else. ..
Because I have a Lumix DCZS80?
Because some prefer the quality of a larger sensor?
Apr 8, 2022 13:49:01 #
Apr 8, 2022 14:47:13 #
robertneger wrote:
My wife and I are going on a trip in Southern Utah, Northern Arizona - red rock country, canyons, etc.
I usually take far too much on these trips.
My camera bodies are a D7000 and D810 (I take them both for backup and to give me more reach with the Dx body.
What lenses should a 75 year old with a wife who often complains about the quality of gear.
My question is what would you take for this trip??
Thank you,
Robert E.
I usually take far too much on these trips.
My camera bodies are a D7000 and D810 (I take them both for backup and to give me more reach with the Dx body.
What lenses should a 75 year old with a wife who often complains about the quality of gear.
My question is what would you take for this trip??
Thank you,
Robert E.
Well, a lot depends on what your passion is. If you're not a "wildlife" photographer then reach won't necessarily be an issue. With that being said, I personally think a couple of zooms covering say 24mm to 200mm on your full frame is all you need. During editing you will have plenty of pixels to crop if you choose to.
Apr 8, 2022 15:17:57 #
dicspics
Loc: southwest fla. 10 mins from the gulf
jim quist wrote:
If my wife complained about the quality of the gear I would go buy a little pocket camera to take and leave the rest at home.
Why would you listen to any thing she said, You are a man, you do what you want, leave her home and take what ever you want.. When are men going to act that way, Stand tall, don't be a pussy.
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