Set of zooms or set of primes?
Apr 24, 2018 12:54:31 #
Ron Dial
Loc: Cuenca, Ecuador
If you are limited, take the prime 50 and the other zooms. More flexible.
Apr 24, 2018 14:27:07 #
24-70....70-200....300f4 ( the sharpest ). You’ve got the good range covered without to much weight.
Apr 24, 2018 15:06:58 #
markstjohn wrote:
Yes. Several small flights. I could take a backpack and a small case I think.
Make sure you ask about weight restrictions too, not just bag size. That will help you define what you can and can not take.
Apr 24, 2018 16:31:30 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
70-200, 200-300, and 50 1.8. And the two bodies. If it were me I'd just take one body, but that's because I don't want to be bogged down by gear. We did a 6week National Park tour with my Nikon and all my lenses. Only used two of the lenses the whole trip and the weight was the issue. PITA You also want to enjoy the trip!
Apr 24, 2018 19:57:54 #
if you have two bodies, take two. The last thing you want is for a body to go down and then you have NO photos at all, it can happen and has unfortunately . I never travel with just one body, that is just risking all your photo efforts. Beside you can keep two different lenses on the two bodies and save time in changing lenses for changing scenes. Cheers.
Apr 24, 2018 20:09:13 #
markstjohn wrote:
I am traveling to Shetland Islands and to Lofoten ... (show quote)
I’d pack a set of Micro 4/3 gear.
Apr 24, 2018 22:37:17 #
markstjohn wrote:
I am traveling to Shetland Islands and to Lofoten ... (show quote)
Given that you have money to spend why not buy a couple more bodies then you can take lens/body combinations to cover the range.
Apr 24, 2018 22:42:06 #
Apr 24, 2018 22:51:29 #
repleo wrote:
Shetlands will be windy and probably wet. Minimize your lens changing. Bring the zooms exept bring the 20 mm prime instead of the 16-35 zoom.
This is probably the best answer!
Apr 25, 2018 01:06:40 #
markstjohn wrote:
I am traveling to Shetland Islands and to Lofoten ... (show quote)
Suggest both bodies with the 16-35 and 70-200 lenses.
Apr 25, 2018 03:13:41 #
Apr 25, 2018 05:15:59 #
I would take 16-35 and 85 1.4 and just the D810 body. Mobility>having every focal length covered. Wouldn't want longer unless I had a specific need like wildlife or sports. Just my two cents
Apr 25, 2018 07:26:24 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I just returned from a two-week trip. I went from Midland, TX to Austin. Austin to NYC. NYC to San Diego. San Diego to Phoenix. Phoenix to Austin. Austin to Midland. I took 3 DSLRs, 200-500, 70-200, 24-70, 105G, SB910 and a small Siri carbon tripod. I had 8 batteries, 1 charger, 15" MacBook Pro. And some other crap. I am 75 and I flew on American. I am so glad I took everything. I often swapped out. I had a shoulder bag to carry what I needed for the day. It was never a problem having so much equipment. I would do it again and I have done it before. I don't have all this equipment so I can see how little I can take on trips.
markstjohn wrote:
I am traveling to Shetland Islands and to Lofoten ... (show quote)
Apr 25, 2018 09:00:27 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
gwilliams6 wrote:
I did a trek through the Scottish Highlands and He... (show quote)
Did you do the West Highland Way?
Apr 25, 2018 10:38:02 #
20mm, 200-500mm, and pick up a 28-300mm. The 70-200mm is just too heavy to mess with on vacation. The 28-300 is not and will provide very good photos. If you have room, take the 24-70 as well.
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