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Nov 5, 2014 03:33:44   #
Wahawk Loc: NE IA
 
Mogul wrote:
One question...... Does it have a built-in flash?


Yup! But I rarely use it, I prefer the hot shoe with a cord to an off-camera flash!

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Nov 5, 2014 06:12:29   #
pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY
 
Canoe50d wrote:
Traveling to a campground and plan to day hike a good ten miles in a single day. The trail is dotted with streams, large rock out croppings and boulders. With the leaves being gone there will be better light but I recall the area being rather dark (as dark as under a canopy of forest can be). I plan to carry my Canon 5dm3 and my friend will have my 7d. We plan the hike with pictures in mind. it will be a full day with stops, lunch..... without me telling you what lenses I have, I would like to hear what would be your go to lens if you could only carry one. Keep in mind the 70-200 2.8 is heavy and not wide. If you could only take one, what and why would it be. I should say two. One on each camera. Thanks in advance
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24-105mm on M5III and something longer but lighter(not a 2.8 but F/4 ish).

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Nov 5, 2014 06:33:51   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
Canoe50d wrote:
Traveling to a campground and plan to day hike a good ten miles in a single day. The trail is dotted with streams, large rock out croppings and boulders. With the leaves being gone there will be better light but I recall the area being rather dark (as dark as under a canopy of forest can be). I plan to carry my Canon 5dm3 and my friend will have my 7d. We plan the hike with pictures in mind. it will be a full day with stops, lunch..... without me telling you what lenses I have, I would like to hear what would be your go to lens if you could only carry one. Keep in mind the 70-200 2.8 is heavy and not wide. If you could only take one, what and why would it be. I should say two. One on each camera. Thanks in advance
Traveling to a campground and plan to day hike a g... (show quote)


If image quality and light gathering are important - the 24-70 F2.8. I do lots of hikes like yours, more like photo walks deep into the woods. You will absolutely appreciate having the faster lens. Forget about super zooms - they really can't cut it with the image quality and are going to be 2-3 stops slower.

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Nov 5, 2014 06:41:12   #
Tom47 Loc: Gettysburg, PA
 
I would take a 28 - 300 for just a day of pleasure shooting. You basically have everything covered. I was not a big fan of these telephotos until I saw the results of what a National Geographic photographer accomplished.

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Nov 5, 2014 06:42:59   #
donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
 
One lens ??

Easy !!! My 1.8 nifty-fifty...

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Nov 5, 2014 06:43:56   #
LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY
 
Canoe50d wrote:
Traveling to a campground and plan to day hike a good ten miles in a single day. The trail is dotted with streams, large rock out croppings and boulders. With the leaves being gone there will be better light but I recall the area being rather dark (as dark as under a canopy of forest can be). I plan to carry my Canon 5dm3 and my friend will have my 7d. We plan the hike with pictures in mind. it will be a full day with stops, lunch..... without me telling you what lenses I have, I would like to hear what would be your go to lens if you could only carry one. Keep in mind the 70-200 2.8 is heavy and not wide. If you could only take one, what and why would it be. I should say two. One on each camera. Thanks in advance
Traveling to a campground and plan to day hike a g... (show quote)


Based on the conditions you describe I would put my EF 35mm f/1.4 L on the crop sensor for its low light ability. On the f/f I would go with my EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS. I really like that lens for it's wide-angle capability and think that would be preferable to my 24-105.

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Nov 5, 2014 06:51:28   #
djtravels Loc: Georgia boy now
 
rook2c4 wrote:
Either a 35mm or 50mm lens will do just fine.

Being on foot rather than shooting out of a vehicle window, you won't really need a zoom-tele lens. Just walk up closer to what you want to capture within the frame and shoot. Want more in the frame, take a few steps back. Not only are both of these lenses low weight and compact, they are practical in low light situations. For the purpose of all-day hiking and camping, these are the lenses I would be looking at.

I agree with the above. A fast prime will enable you to control the background focus, and your feet are the zoom. The camera itself is a load. Why add more with a big zoom?
:wink:

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Nov 5, 2014 07:23:37   #
ole sarg Loc: south florida
 
Why would one need a tripod with the lenses mentioned? The lenses suggested are rather short and easily hand held. The OP will be shooting in good light and will seldom be below 1/250.





SharpShooter wrote:
Canoe, on the FF I would have the 24-105. On the crop I would have the 15-85.
They come out being the same lens on each camera. But I would have a little trouble not bring the nifty 50.
Of course, you will need at least a small tripod, or something to act as one. Have a great time and good luck. ;-)
SS

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Nov 5, 2014 07:23:45   #
lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode
 
Canoe50d wrote:
Traveling to a campground and plan to day hike a good ten miles in a single day. The trail is dotted with streams, large rock out croppings and boulders. With the leaves being gone there will be better light but I recall the area being rather dark (as dark as under a canopy of forest can be). I plan to carry my Canon 5dm3 and my friend will have my 7d. We plan the hike with pictures in mind. it will be a full day with stops, lunch..... without me telling you what lenses I have, I would like to hear what would be your go to lens if you could only carry one. Keep in mind the 70-200 2.8 is heavy and not wide. If you could only take one, what and why would it be. I should say two. One on each camera. Thanks in advance
Traveling to a campground and plan to day hike a g... (show quote)


17-40mm on the 5D3 & 100mm F/2.8 macro on the 7D
plus tripod

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Nov 5, 2014 07:24:45   #
ole sarg Loc: south florida
 
Also, I would suggest the pancake 40mm even over the 50mm for the canon.

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Nov 5, 2014 07:43:49   #
jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ
 
24-70mm

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Nov 5, 2014 09:13:25   #
sirlensalot Loc: Arizona
 
I will go with SharpShooter on this one. Good advice. Don't forget your 50mm. Safe journey.

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Nov 5, 2014 09:54:08   #
cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA
 
Wahawk wrote:
Glad I don't have to make the choice! I just take my 24-1200 and have it all covered!


You should try the new 10-1600 f1.1!

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Nov 5, 2014 09:57:36   #
cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA
 
I would also take the 24-70 for the ff. for the other camera, a fast fifty, 35, 28, or whatever fast short lens you have. Good luck!

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Nov 5, 2014 10:39:51   #
Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia
 
Gene51 wrote:
If image quality and light gathering are important - the 24-70 F2.8. I do lots of hikes like yours, more like photo walks deep into the woods. You will absolutely appreciate having the faster lens. Forget about super zooms - they really can't cut it with the image quality and are going to be 2-3 stops slower.


I am going to agree with Gene and I have done many hikes that you have described. The 24 mm will give you wide angle and if you need more, do a panoramic. You can also get close. The lens will give you excellent bokeh at 2.8. In the early morning, and late afternoon you will try to shoot wide. At 10 AM - 2 PM , you will shoot close up and be looking for soft-light/indirect light opportunities and if the light is harsh, previsualize black and white. Forget the tripod unless you find one under a pound.

Have fun

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