What Lens to take to Las Vegas
Jun 22, 2015 17:55:08 #
24-105 is my vote! Vegas is a photographers dream. Lots of fun.
Chris
Chris
MikeMcK wrote:
I am going to Las Vegas the end of July. I have the following lenses available to me, I am trying to take only 1: 24-105L, 70-300L, Sigma 18-250. I am shooting with a Canon 7D MK II. I haven't been since '97. Thanks or your help.
Jun 22, 2015 22:45:08 #
MikeMcK wrote:
I am going to Las Vegas the end of July. I have the following lenses available to me, I am trying to take only 1: 24-105L, 70-300L, Sigma 18-250. I am shooting with a Canon 7D MK II. I haven't been since '97. Thanks or your help.
18-250 :thumbup:
Jun 23, 2015 02:26:31 #
18-250, when I went there were times 24 wasn't wide enough, I used my 10-22 a lot in vegas. when out of the city the 105 was to short. it really depends on what your shooting, but the 18-250 will give you a little more on both ends
Jun 23, 2015 04:37:58 #
MikeMcK wrote:
I am going to Las Vegas the end of July. I have the following lenses available to me, I am trying to take only 1: 24-105L, 70-300L, Sigma 18-250. I am shooting with a Canon 7D MK II. I haven't been since '97. Thanks or your help.
If most of your shooting will be outdoors the 18-250 will serve you well, otherwise take the 24-105L.
Jun 23, 2015 05:50:15 #
It will be cooler at night, more comfortable to spend time out of doors. You might find yourself wishing for the widest f-stop ultimately.
Jun 23, 2015 06:14:31 #
Jun 23, 2015 06:14:54 #
daldds wrote:
It will be cooler at night, more comfortable to spend time out of doors. You might find yourself wishing for the widest f-stop ultimately.
Excellent point, thanks.
Jun 23, 2015 06:15:52 #
Psergel wrote:
You should take the lens that you could pawn for the most money.
That's something to think about!
Jun 23, 2015 07:08:11 #
I agree with the 24-105L. And take a tripod and cable release for wandering around the strip at night.
Jun 23, 2015 07:16:09 #
Jun 23, 2015 07:31:19 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Just don't take any pictures inside in a gambling area.
Jun 23, 2015 07:45:33 #
Jun 23, 2015 09:09:41 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
you nailed it.
Bob Yankle wrote:
Let me the one exception here ...... I'd use the 24-105L. Better glass, probably lets you drop lower on the f/stop scale if it's needed. I doubt that you will be shooting long distance in Vegas. Even at 105mm, most of the buildings will be close enough to fill the frame.
Jun 23, 2015 09:18:50 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Let me the one exception here ...... I'd use the 24-105L. Better glass, probably lets you drop lower on the f/stop scale if it's needed. I doubt that you will be shooting long distance in Vegas. Even at 105mm, most of the buildings will be close enough to fill the frame.
:thumbup: :thumbup: Good advice
Jun 23, 2015 09:24:43 #
philz
Loc: Rockaway Township NJ
You know that the 24-105 f/4 L is better glass and is preferred over the 18-250 Sigma whenever it does the job of covering the scenes properly. But you will find yourself shooting at 18 mm with the 18-250 much more than any other setting. With the 105 you can crop to get longer but with the 24 you cannot get wider. Also at 18 mm you are at f/3.5 versus f/4 with the 24 mm so you will be even better able to get those night scenes.
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