16mm-35mm Canon lens ... take on trip for landscapes?
Aug 7, 2018 06:42:53 #
hawleyrw
Loc: Dayton, OH
Personally, think the wider lens is a little too wide for general photography. You can get some great shots, but being that wide, ful pull back to 18mm will start to fisheye a bit. I try and keep from that. I’m assume this is on a crop sensor, so won’t be quite as bad as I’m stating. On my full sensor, I still like the full zoom capability of a 35-105, or something similar, as it gives you a wide variety of shooting scenarios cause it always (happens to me at least), I cant get close enough to my subjects.
Aug 7, 2018 09:14:50 #
hawleyrw wrote:
Personally, think the wider lens is a little too w... (show quote)
Read the OP's original post, she has a 5/4. The mentioned UWA lens is a great piece and is fun to use. The24-105 is just flexible tool. I a man in mid 70s and find I am wanting to cut my kit as much as possible.
I hope the cruise is enjoyable.
J. R.
Aug 7, 2018 09:48:41 #
catchlight..
Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway
A wide angle is used mostly for perspective and not to "get it all in" ...
take it along and try to get an interesting angle on life. A good landscape lens can often be a telephoto ...
take it along and try to get an interesting angle on life. A good landscape lens can often be a telephoto ...
Linda S. wrote:
Hello! I am a senior woman whose strength is less ... (show quote)
Aug 7, 2018 09:49:45 #
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Aug 7, 2018 09:57:02 #
My four trips to Alaska I carried a full frame camera and 24-105 lens. I really didn’t need much else. The majority of my photos were all within that range. /George
Aug 7, 2018 09:58:43 #
johnst1001a wrote:
Definitely take the 16-35. I just got back from Al... (show quote)
It will be raining days before, the day of and days after the proposed excursion. I was told they run the excursion rain or shine. Do your settings work for a gray rainy day? Never shot in rain before. Many thanks!
Aug 7, 2018 10:04:14 #
gsmith051 wrote:
My four trips to Alaska I carried a full frame camera and 24-105 lens. I really didn’t need much else. The majority of my photos were all within that range. /George
4 trips! This will be my one and only trip. If my M2? (don't remember) hadn't broken when in Oregon, wouldn't think of taking two cameras. I see the wisdom of using one lens but also want to have a photo similar to the helicopter photo posted here.
Aug 7, 2018 10:38:45 #
God bless you. I love the 16-35, sharp and superb color. I would also suggest the 75-300L, lighter and great focal length. Above all be safe and enjoy.
Aug 7, 2018 10:53:33 #
gmango85 wrote:
God bless you. I love the 16-35, sharp and superb color. I would also suggest the 75-300L, lighter and great focal length. Above all be safe and enjoy.
Thank you for your comments. I have an older Canon 70-200L f4 that weighs less than the 75-300 (1.7 vs. 2.3). I will be 70 in December bound and determined not to downgrade my equipment due to weight!
Aug 7, 2018 11:03:09 #
Take the 16-35 if you can. It is a lightweight lens and there will be times when you would like the "scene" of where you are shooting. I agree that you should also have a longer lens for wildlife. in general, I like the 24-105 for travel (though never go anywhere without my 16-35), but in Alaska, I pretty much used my 16-35 and 100-400, and the latter with a teleconverter. I had the 24-105, but never put it on the camera.
Aug 7, 2018 11:39:36 #
I'd take the 16-35 for walking around as well as a prime for depth of field shots. Someone recommended a 24mm. That's a great choice b/c it's a small (light weight) lens. When I'm in AK I always have an IS 70-300mm for wildlife shots when I can't get close.
Aug 7, 2018 12:33:07 #
I know, I gave my 70-200 L 2.8 II to my son and opted for less weight. Take care and have a great trip.
Aug 7, 2018 15:24:28 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
Linda S. wrote:
Great idea! Leaving day after tomorrow. Will purchase today.
What are you purchasing today? Remember to click 'quote reply' to reference the post.
Aug 7, 2018 15:36:16 #
jdubu wrote:
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Purchasing a photo jacket. Found a men's large that with go over my winter coat!
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