Advice please—lenses for Yosemite?
Sep 13, 2023 09:35:39 #
As a former California resident and very frequent visitor I strongly urge tripod use, which Ansel Adams used for most of his iconic images. As to lenses, I think the 24-105 stopped down f8 or f11 with a circular polarizer when appropriate will work well for most images. Some of the higher located climbing sites and peaks as well as less accessible areas along the Merced river might be better shown with longer lenses. The many birds, marmots, ground squirrels ( if not close) will need long lenses(& tripod).
Sep 13, 2023 09:50:53 #
russjc001
Loc: South Carolina
I have a Sony A7rii and took a few lenses…..16-35mm, 55mm prime, and 100-400mm. Had a 1.4 extender but did not use it. Also had several ND filters. Of course, a tripod for early and late shooting.
Sep 13, 2023 09:57:28 #
genocolo wrote:
Headed to Yosemite and Tahoe this month. Don’t want to carry too much.
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
For which lens mount ??
Sep 13, 2023 09:59:23 #
genocolo wrote:
My lenses are canon 100-400, 24-105, 50, 10-18.
So, you are on a crop frame DSLR ?
Sep 13, 2023 10:20:58 #
genocolo wrote:
My lenses are canon 100-400, 24-105, 50, 10-18.
Of YOUR lenses, 24-105 with a Canon 500D close up lens and 1.4X TC, and the 10-18.
If I were going, with my 80D, I would take a Sigma 17-70 and Canon 70-300 IS II .......although also if I were going I would at least rent a full frame - maybe 5DS and use 24-105 and 500D close up. The 70-300 IS II is a smaller/lighter/cheaper long range option to the 100-400.
Sep 13, 2023 10:44:53 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
genocolo wrote:
Headed to Yosemite and Tahoe this month. Don’t want to carry too much.
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
Two zooms. A wide zoom and a telephoto zoom. I took two Sony lenses with me, a 16-35 for foreground background images and a 24-105, both of these lenses took my 77 mm B&W polarizer filter.
Now if you prefer reach, the second lens could be a 70-300 type zoom.
It is always a good idea to take no more than two lenses max. One if you can do it.
On several trips all I took was my 24-105.
Sep 13, 2023 11:33:29 #
[quote=imagemeister and 1.4X TC, [/quote]
It can't be a Canon 1.4X - it has to be the latest/greatest Kenko in order for no interference ...
It can't be a Canon 1.4X - it has to be the latest/greatest Kenko in order for no interference ...
Sep 13, 2023 11:53:51 #
genocolo wrote:
Headed to Yosemite and Tahoe this month. Don’t want to carry too much.
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
In full frame equivalent focal lengths:
24-70mm zoom
70-200mm zoom
Macro prime between 50 and 200mm, depending upon what you want to photograph
F/4 lenses are lighter, of course, and fine for hiking in daylight.
If you have room and weight tolerance, a super-wide prime and a longer telephoto zoom would be "nice to haves."
Take a circular polarizer and ND8, ND64, and ND1000 neutral density filters if you have them.
Take a small tripod, too.
If it were my trip, I'd use Micro 4/3, and fill up my whole backpack. The lenses are half to one third the weight of full frame equivalents.
Sep 13, 2023 12:48:00 #
genocolo wrote:
Headed to Yosemite and Tahoe this month. Don’t want to carry too much.
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
From your replies I see you have a crop sensor Canon.
I have the same 100-400mm, 24-105mm and 10-18mm.
I would take those lenses as well.
If the 100-400mm is a MII a macro is not needed as it pretty well covers close ups of flowers and smaller critters.
Have fun.
Sep 13, 2023 13:41:26 #
genocolo wrote:
My lenses are canon 100-400, 24-105, 50, 10-18.
Then I would take the 24-105 and the 100-400. That will give you a wide enough and long enough range.
Sep 13, 2023 14:20:03 #
pmorin wrote:
Then I would take the 24-105 and the 100-400. That will give you a wide enough and long enough range.
The 1.6 crop calls out for the 10-18mm as well.
It is relatively small and light.
Needed for true WA shots.
Sep 13, 2023 15:34:45 #
Chicago312
Loc: Western suburb, Chicago
genocolo wrote:
Headed to Yosemite and Tahoe this month. Don’t want to carry too much.
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
What lenses do you have?
Sep 13, 2023 15:39:46 #
Chicago312
Loc: Western suburb, Chicago
genocolo wrote:
My lenses are canon 100-400, 24-105, 50, 10-18.
Disregard my last comment.
If you’re wanting to travel light, one camera with the 24-105.
Have fun
Sep 13, 2023 16:26:43 #
genocolo wrote:
Headed to Yosemite and Tahoe this month. Don’t want to carry too much.
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
What canon lenses would you advise?
Thanks in advance
I have spent a lot of time in Yosemite. My routine was to cruise into the Valley, spend a few days climbing a big wall, then photograph the Valley for a few days while I re-energized before heading up another wall. In my opinion, something in the 20mm range up to 200mm's will cover your shooting needs quite nicely. In your case, the Canon 24-105 & 70-200 f/4 glass will be quite sufficient. Yosemite has always been a second home to me. On a couple of occasions, I ran into Ansel in the Meadows. He was always very friendly and loved to chat with anyone. We discussed the Zone System, rock-climbing, and the better flavors of ice cream over at Degnan's. I cruised Middle Cathedral with Galen Rowell. He was a very proficient climber and photographer too.
I look forward to viewing your Yosemite images. Have a great time.
Sep 13, 2023 17:30:50 #
Spirit Vision Photography wrote:
I have spent a lot of time in Yosemite. My routine... (show quote)
So you still climb rock faces?
I believe that the OP will not be doing this and your climbing examples look about 50 years old or so
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