What lens would be your first choice ??
Nov 5, 2014 14:38:22 #
Hiking 10 miles a day would not take my 70D, but SD1300 IS. On a shorter walk I would hook on the EF 28-135 IS USM.
Nov 5, 2014 14:45:28 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
rook2c4 wrote:
I think that's one of those "do-it-all (but nothing very well)" super-zoom bridge cameras.
+1, but some of the bridge cameras are quite capable... especially for a 10 mile hike! :thumbup:
Nov 5, 2014 14:54:43 #
Steve Martarano wrote:
I'd definitely take my Sigma 18-250 with my small Canon SLR1 (I also have a Canon 7D but I wouldn't need it for this trip). That's why I got the 18-250 and kept the SLR1; for trips like this.
Do you mean SL-1?
Nov 5, 2014 15:00:27 #
rook2c4 wrote:
I don't understand all the calls for bringing a tr... (show quote)
Actually, I'd recommend a graphite monopod, instead of a tripod. You get most of the stability for less than half the weight. Most photo backpacks have loops/pockets to hold them (or small tripods). If weight is that much of an issue, have you considered prime lenses instead of zooms?
Nov 5, 2014 15:22:25 #
rocketride wrote:
Actually, I'd recommend a graphite monopod, instead of a tripod. You get most of the stability for less than half the weight. Most photo backpacks have loops/pockets to hold them (or small tripods). If weight is that much of an issue, have you considered prime lenses instead of zooms?
Prime lens instead of zoom for hiking - absolutely!
Nov 5, 2014 17:17:11 #
Nov 5, 2014 17:24:35 #
Canoe50d wrote:
Traveling to a campground and plan to day hike a g... (show quote)
Obviously I'd be carrying MY lenses. NOT yours.
Do I look like a pack mule?
I'd let you carry the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)
Nov 5, 2014 19:26:26 #
Thank you all for the input. Response run the gamut for sure. This wont be as much of a hike as a photo exploration. Photos of my friend as well the streams and large boulders. Not so much about wildlife so I was thinking of leaving the heavy zooms behind. As I said I will carry the 5d and she will shoot and carry the 7d. I plan to carry a day pack with water, first aid, snacks and will have room for a few lenses. I don't want to be changing all day. Ten miles with a tripod , really ?? I think not. My first thought was the 24-105 but just hope the f4 is enough for the under canopy of the trees, in and out of shadows. I do have the 40mm pancake and it's small and light enough so it goes. I might also take the Sigma 85m 1.4 Art. I do have a 50mm 1.8 but if I take the pancake I can't see taking that as well. I do have a 28 2.8 so that might go as well. I like the idea of taking primes and forcing myself and my friend to think outside the zoom box. Thanks again for the input.
Nov 5, 2014 20:11:45 #
Canoe50d wrote:
Traveling to a campground and plan to day hike a g... (show quote)
I would carry my Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50MM f2.8. I like the 16 to 28 part of this lens for landscapes.
Nov 5, 2014 20:24:03 #
Nov 5, 2014 20:26:42 #
zhallart
Loc: Southern California
Speaking of P&S
My Canon s110 does a great job for scenery and set shots.
I'd opt for that on a hiking venture.
My Canon s110 does a great job for scenery and set shots.
I'd opt for that on a hiking venture.
Nov 5, 2014 20:45:50 #
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). If you could only take one, what and why would it be.
I have had to make that choice. I take my little 35~70mm f/4 with a macro mode. It's a remarkably sharp lens.
Another good camera/lens combination with a fixed lens would a Sony RX100 any of them.
Nov 5, 2014 22:00:52 #
zhallart wrote:
I'm HAPPY WITH MY 16-300 TAMRON
Was happy with my 18-270 as well
Was happy with my 18-270 as well
I'd be happy if I had your 16-300 Tamron as well. :twisted:
If you send it to me, I will send you a feather.
Then we could both be tickled. :lol:
All joking aside, I think that has to be one greatly universal lenses. ;)
Nov 5, 2014 22:59:46 #
Canoe50d wrote:
Traveling to a campground and plan to day hike a g... (show quote)
Canon ( or Sigma) 24-105 with a +1 close up filter, polarizer, and 1.4X Tamron or Kenko TC, lite weight monopod ( for the 5D)
Nov 5, 2014 23:02:13 #
I really like my 24-105 f4.0 Several professionals also use it as there walking around lens.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.