Lens for Yosemite
Sep 14, 2023 17:50:36 #
For my trips to Yosemite I have taken a 14mm-30mm and a 24mm-120mm (Nikon) and those two lenses provided the coverage I needed. Depending on where you go, wildlife may or may not be available. The deer at Cook's Meadow (not too far from Yosemite Village) are used to people and very visible, especially in the morning. I have also seen them on the trails by Yosemite Falls and they show no fear of people, so a lens like the 24mm-120mm is perfect for these situtations. The only time I have seen bear is at dusk, or when it's almost dark, usually when I am driving back to the hotel (so no opportunity for photos, nor would I want to jump out of the car and take a photo of a bear in the dark).
I have never really seen any exotic birds, so I have not brought any large telephoto lenses.
I have never really seen any exotic birds, so I have not brought any large telephoto lenses.
Sep 14, 2023 18:19:11 #
Desert Gecko wrote:
Use your wide angles for iconic shots such as: Tun... (show quote)
I will pack my 70-200 lens. However I will not be taking my car into the valley. We will be taking a bus from Oakhurst to and from. Part of the tour package.
Sep 14, 2023 18:24:15 #
philo wrote:
I will pack my 70-200 lens. However I will not be taking my car into the valley. We will be taking a bus from Oakhurst to and from. Part of the tour package.
I did drive in the Valley in 1970, but these days almost everyone is bussed.
Sep 14, 2023 19:27:01 #
therwol
Loc: USA
philo wrote:
In all of my trips to Yosemite I have never seen any wildlife. except for a few birds. Too many people
2007. A couple of coyote pictures and one screenshot of a video I took in one of the parking areas. The camera was a Nikon FA, 35-105 zoom lens, and some flavor of Kodacolor film. That's all I remember. The video screenshot was taken on a Sony Digital 8 camcorder. It looks better than this when played.
Sep 15, 2023 08:17:42 #
Sep 15, 2023 08:39:27 #
Your Oakhurst base is about 40+minutes from Yosemite Valley, so you may be starting very early , ending late in the day to get the iconic images possible. When I lived in California, I was a frequent Yosemite visitor, found a tripod invaluable. You may see deer; I never saw bear. Circular polarizer often puts deeper color in images. My most useful lens was my Nikon 24-120VR zoom @ f 11. Lens selection depends on where your bus deposits you, and how many lenses+ tripod you can carry. It will soon be fall in Yosemite Valley , and already is fall in the high Sierra with Aspen becoming golden. There are Aspen groves near Tuolomne meadows and Tenaya Lake .
Sep 15, 2023 09:12:42 #
ELNikkor wrote:
I would leave the 24-70 ef but bring the 70-200. Have fun and share when you get back!
Depending on your style, you will want the 24-70 or some other lens for landscapes - you will have lots of opportunities.
Sep 15, 2023 09:24:34 #
philo wrote:
I will be driving to Yosemite on Oct for a 5 day photo work shop. Made this trip a few years ago an believe it is a great value. Booked via Road Scholar.
I just purchased a Canon rf 16mm f2.8 lens for this trip. I will also be taking a rf 24-50 mm and my ef 24-70 lens. Since i will be driving I can take what ever I wish.
Have month to go so I will start packing soon.
I just purchased a Canon rf 16mm f2.8 lens for this trip. I will also be taking a rf 24-50 mm and my ef 24-70 lens. Since i will be driving I can take what ever I wish.
Have month to go so I will start packing soon.
Visited Yellowstone in Sept.2015. Not the same park but still mostly scenery and landscapes. While wildlife is exciting the scenery is what stands out most. My trip resulted in 80% of my shots being made using an EF 24-105mm f/4 IS lens. You might consider renting something in a telephoto range and keep it in the vehicle. Crowds may be smaller in Oct. Enjoy your trip.
Sep 15, 2023 11:08:04 #
davidrb wrote:
Visited Yellowstone in Sept.2015. Not the same park but still mostly scenery and landscapes. While wildlife is exciting the scenery is what stands out most. My trip resulted in 80% of my shots being made using an EF 24-105mm f/4 IS lens. You might consider renting something in a telephoto range and keep it in the vehicle. Crowds may be smaller in Oct. Enjoy your trip.
Agreed that 24-105mm is a good choice for a place like Yosemite -- or anywhere. That and the OP's 16mm would be enough for 99% of his shots, I think.
I shoot Sony, whose 24-105mm is excellent. It rarely leaves my camera despite that I have several other excellent lenses. I'm not sure Canon even offers a 24-105 in RF, but if so, and if it's a lot better than Canon's EF 24-105mm f/4L lens that rather sucked, an RF 24-105mm would be my first choice.
Sep 15, 2023 11:48:49 #
philo wrote:
In all of my trips to Yosemite I have never seen any wildlife. except for a few birds. Too many people
I have seen plenty of deer on the lawn of the lodge. particularly in the evenings.
Sep 15, 2023 11:50:22 #
DVZ wrote:
Yes, and a really clear day. Sorry, wrong park, there spellings are very similar.
YOSEMITE........YELLOWSTONE......I don't think so
Sep 15, 2023 11:55:17 #
rcarol wrote:
I have seen plenty of deer on the lawn of the lodge. particularly in the evenings.
Are they ‘tame’ - sometimes deer eat the ivy in our backyard, but all I have to do is to get “too close” to the glass door to our deck, and they run. The squirrels are slightly less timid {I do feed them}, but my opening the glass door is their signal to leave.
Sep 15, 2023 14:52:20 #
Personally I would take an 18-300, and an 8-16 - in any event you might want something a bit longer
Sep 15, 2023 15:15:51 #
I would want one longer lens or zoom. Otherwise you seem fine
Additionally I would bring a Pano head, Manny times a pano with a 50mm will be nicer than a wide angle shot that includes the same area.
Additionally I would bring a Pano head, Manny times a pano with a 50mm will be nicer than a wide angle shot that includes the same area.
Sep 15, 2023 15:23:03 #
Both these shots in Yosemite were made with my Sigma Art 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN lens and my 61mp Sony A7RIV. I also had my Tamron 17-28mm f2.8, and my Sony 200-600mm lens with me for wider and/or tighter shots of landscapes and wildlife.
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Cheers and best to you.
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Cheers and best to you.
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