What camera lenses do you suggest I take on my land/sea Alaska adventure? (Page 2): Unless you intend to print the results as wall size art exhibits, I'd suggest a very wide range...

Patw28 Loc: PORT JERVIS, NY

Unless you intend to print the results as wall size art exhibits, I'd suggest a very wide range zoom. For your Nikon DX checkout the 28-300 or 18-300mm.
I would not exclude the Tamron, Sigma or Technoca brands on this range either.
And I never leave home without the 20mm prime.

chopshomer Loc: WI

MarkD wrote:

Your D5000 shoots RAW and RAW+JPEG unless something is wrong with it.

You are correct. I guess I've had it in the bag too long!

:oops: Thanks for catching that, MarkD!//Larry

chopshomer Loc: WI

Patw28 wrote:

Unless you intend to print the results as wall size art exhibits, I'd suggest a very wide range zoom. For your Nikon DX checkout the 28-300 or 18-300mm.
I would not exclude the Tamron, Sigma or Technoca brands on this range either.
And I never leave home without the 20mm prime.

:thumbup: Thanks Patw!

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

chopshomer wrote:

Greetings Hoggers! br br While I haven't shared m... (show quote)

We went for 5 weeks August into September 2012 and were land based (hiking, camping in tents, backpacking/hiking, sea planes, small planes, water taxis, ferry, small boat cruises, etc.).

I now have a D5200 but did not have it then - just my point and shoot. If I had had my 5200 and lenses I have now back when we took the trip, I would have taken my kit lens (55-300), my 18-105, and my brand new Tamron 150-600. Looking back at my photos from that trip, I would have gotten the most use out of my 55-300 (would have had that on the camera most of the time!).
I would also have still taken my Sony point and shoot.

If I had had 2 DSLR bodies, I would have taken both and put the 55-300 on one and the Tammie on the other. Point and shoot was always in my pocket - even when doing my business in the woods!

Good luck and have a great trip no matter what you decide to do camera wise.

Mike

chopshomer Loc: WI

MadMikeOne wrote:

We went for 5 weeks August into September 2012 and... (show quote)

Thank you, Mike. Very informative! I have a Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 that I just love, but it's a beast to carry around. It's much heavier than my Tamron 150-600mm, so I think I'll take the Tammie. I'm torn what to mount on the other camera body...17-55mm or my 55-300mm? My wife will have her point-n-shoot, so I think we'll have everything covered! Thanks again for your reply and advice!

Larry

chopshomer Loc: WI

Patw28 wrote:

Unless you intend to print the results as wall size art exhibits, I'd suggest a very wide range zoom. For your Nikon DX checkout the 28-300 or 18-300mm.
I would not exclude the Tamron, Sigma or Technoca brands on this range either.
And I never leave home without the 20mm prime.

Thanks Patw! I appreciate it.

Larry

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

chopshomer wrote:

Thank you, Mike. Very informative! I have a Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 that I just love, but it's a beast to carry around. It's much heavier than my Tamron 150-600mm, so I think I'll take the Tammie. I'm torn what to mount on the other camera body...17-55mm or my 55-300mm? My wife will have her point-n-shoot, so I think we'll have everything covered! Thanks again for your reply and advice!

Larry

Glad I could help.
I think I would lean toward the 55-300 on the second body. Your wife's P&S should be able to cover in a photo "emergency" if you do no have enough time to switch one of your mounted lenses to a focal length shorter than the 55 should the need arise. If you mount the 17-55, that will work well for landscapes; but you will have a gap between the 55 and the 150 of the Tamron. Of course, it all depends on your shooting style and what you think your subjects will be on any given leg of your trip.

chopshomer Loc: WI

MadMikeOne wrote:

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TdogKing

I spent 10 weeks there in the summer of 2013 in our RV. My 11-22mm got the most workout. There is a lot of wildlife so having a body with your favorite long lense always ready is the best thing. Wildlife sightings usually come quick so you have to be ready. I also had a waterproof point and shoot on my belt everyday because the weather can change quickly. I left Alaska feeling like I really wouldn't change anything when I was going back again.

chopshomer Loc: WI

TdogKing wrote:

I spent 10 weeks there in the summer of 2013 in our RV. My 11-22mm got the most workout. There is a lot of wildlife so having a body with your favorite long lense always ready is the best thing. Wildlife sightings usually come quick so you have to be ready. I also had a waterproof point and shoot on my belt everyday because the weather can change quickly. I left Alaska feeling like I really wouldn't change anything when I was going back again.

Thanks for the reply, TdogKing! Much appreciated!//Larry

chopshomer Loc: WI

Thank you ALL for your input! I knew I came to the right place!!

Larry

Tracyv Loc: Del Mar, Ca

The lens I like the best for my Nikon D5300 is there 18-140
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-140mm.htm