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Feb 11, 2019 11:03:09   #
photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA
 
Speaking from experience (but I was there in October), your 18-85 and 70-200 will more than meet your needs. The vast majority of my shots were wide angle but I did use my telephoto to isolate certain parts of the canyon. Enjoy your trip!

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Feb 11, 2019 11:05:34   #
wer224 Loc: Bergen county NewJersey
 
a little food for thought when i went to the canyon i had taken my 24/70 and the 100/400 with one body. it was easy switching back and forth but such a pain in butt not to mention exposing your sensor and back elements of you lens to the elements. if you were thinking about getting another lens maybe look for another refurb body instead. i know i missed a lot of shots because i was to lazy to do ANOTHER lens swap. there is some nice close up pics in in a wide angle pic

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Feb 11, 2019 11:08:56   #
DHooch
 
Something to keep in mind, I have seen thousands of photos of the Grand Canyon and nothing compares to being there in person. Definitely take your wide-angle lens. A long lens will let you get shots across the canyon and details closer by. Enjoy and take some great pictures!

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Feb 11, 2019 11:09:11   #
pjarbit Loc: Detroit, Michigan
 
cdayton wrote:
Consider a helicopter tour for fantastic views that are unavailable from the rims. Your two lenses cover all needs.


Caution with Helicopter tours. I was just on one last weekend. Took a lot of gear planning of getting dream shots from high above and when landing in the canyon. Was on ride with some very very heavy people (copter carries 6) and we needed assigned seats to distribute passenger weights for safety. I got stuck in the rear seat in the middle with no opportunity to switch.... Loved the ride but no shots.

Make sure when you sign up for ride that you specify your photography expectations or you too may wind up in the back seat without a window.

Also, they dont allow bags of any kind so gear to a minimum.

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Feb 11, 2019 11:36:18   #
zug55 Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
 
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
One thing to keep in mind is to take other than WIDE ANGLE shots. I've started doing a lot of landscape panoramas at 120 mm with a 70-200 lens. Look for interesting details and compose on that.

I think that this is a really good point. Sometimes a telephoto lens can be a great landscape lens. You will find a lot of interesting detail in the Grand Canyon. At the same time, your widest lens is 18mm--which is not super wide on a crop sensor camera. I would try to take a wider lens--the Grand Canyon also offers the opportunity for wide panoramic shots.

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Feb 11, 2019 14:11:27   #
acarnack
 
Your Canon EFS 18-85 mm 3.5 IS, Canon EF 70-200 4 will work great! The tip about the light at sunrise and sunset is critical here. Otherwise everything is washed out. Polarizer will help.
You MUST drive 70 miles East of the North Rim (which is the prettiest) to a place called Antelope Canyon. Google it. It's magical. Have fun!

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Feb 11, 2019 15:55:25   #
timcc Loc: Virginia
 
orrie smith wrote:
Photos at the Grand Canyon are primarily landscape, so the 18-85 would be my first choice, and the 50mm would be my second choice. The 70-200 would probably be too much.


Nice shot, Orrie. Good light and color, and I like the way the valleys below lead you right into the picture.

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Feb 11, 2019 20:51:44   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
tonyi wrote:
Hi, going to the Grand Canyon in July and looking to capture some great memories. I have a Canon 760D with the following lens. Canon EFS 18-85 mm 3.5 IS, Canon EF 70-200 4, and a Canon EF 50 mm 1.8. Do you think I need a Prime wide angle lens, or any other lens that may work better than my current outfit.


Absolutely no prime, not useful enough.
A 10-18 EF-S would be very useful on your 760D. First choice for an addition.very useful.
If budget allows the Tamron 150-600mm G2 for a second choice.
Both would be very useful.
Been there and in the Canyon many times both rims.
I would not waste time with a prime in this situation.

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Feb 12, 2019 01:18:44   #
suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ
 
If you want really good memories take a hike (group or individual) and get away from all the tourists. Don't take your pictures in the middle of the day but try for sunrise, sunset or inclement weather. There is a sunrise bus (free) that makes stops at all the viewpoints. You can get off anywhere and catch a return bus when you are ready. Take a light tripod for sunrise pictures. The information about hikes and bus schedules are readily available at the Grand Canyon or better yet on the Internet so you can be prepared before you get there. The Grand Canyon is an amazing place- enjoy your trip.

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Feb 12, 2019 08:09:46   #
billnourse Loc: Bloomfield, NM
 
Last time I was there I took everything in the 16-35mm range on a full frame. That would be EF-S 10-22 on your crop sensor. It was cold, wet and rainy so I didn't do a lot of lens changing or pans. It appears to me that you already have about what you need.


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Feb 12, 2019 10:00:27   #
tonyi Loc: Oxford, Pennsylvania
 
Thanks Bill. Nice shots

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Feb 12, 2019 16:43:36   #
neolitic Loc: Indianapolis
 
James R wrote:
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Yep!

I agree with Cat...

I shot there years ago with film. I became so awestruck - that at first, I did not know just what to shoot. The G.C. is so damn large that you want to try to get the Whole Thing in One Frame.

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Good Luck in your endeavor and trip to the "Big Ditch". :-)

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The Panama Canal is "The Big Ditch"...
the Grand Canyon is the holiest spot in the USA.

That said, the best camera/lens is the one you are carrying when you see the shot....as is always the case.
After several trips, my favorite for two rim to rivers, and two rim to rims was my little Konica C35 film camera with a 38mm lens. Only once did I really wish for a long lens (full moon rising from the tip of Mather Point) but I was just cresting the rim on a hike back from Indian Gardens and Plateau Point, and I wouldn't have had as much fun that day while hauling extra gear.
By the way, a trip to Indian Gardens and out to the point makes a really nice picnic and day trip.

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Feb 12, 2019 20:26:17   #
stumbo Loc: Prescott, AZ
 
tonyi wrote:
Hi, going to the Grand Canyon in July and looking to capture some great memories. I have a Canon 760D with the following lens. Canon EFS 18-85 mm 3.5 IS, Canon EF 70-200 4, and a Canon EF 50 mm 1.8. Do you think I need a Prime wide angle lens, or any other lens that may work better than my current outfit.


The equipment you have is just fine. Just add a tripod and you're set. I live a two hour drive from the Grand Canyon and have photographed the Canyon dozen's of time. I have used a Canon 7D and Canon 5DMkiii frame and on both, my Canon 24-105 f.4 lens which is more than adequate.
My suggestion for where to shoot in the Canyon is as follows: Arrive there approximately 3 to 4 hours before sunset. Proceed to Desert View, the east side of the Canyon. There is a sign directing you to Desert View as you enter on the main road. There are several turn off's on the way to Desert View. Go directly to Desert View first. When you finish there, you can start back on the road that took you there and start taking the turn offs as you head back to the main road. Each turn off is unique in itself and will present different views of the Canyon to photograph. As you get near the road you came in on, you will see wildlife and people stopped to photograph them. This is where your telephoto lens will come in handy. I am attaching a photo of the Canyon at Desert View. This was taken with the Canon 7D and 25-105 f4. lens. If you have any further questions, just ask me and I would be glad to help you. Roger


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Feb 12, 2019 23:37:18   #
timcc Loc: Virginia
 
stumbo wrote:
The equipment you have is just fine. Just add a tripod and you're set. I live a two hour drive from the Grand Canyon and have photographed the Canyon dozen's of time. I have used a Canon 7D and Canon 5DMkiii frame and on both, my Canon 24-105 f.4 lens which is more than adequate.
My suggestion for where to shoot in the Canyon is as follows: Arrive there approximately 3 to 4 hours before sunset. Proceed to Desert View, the east side of the Canyon. There is a sign directing you to Desert View as you enter on the main road. There are several turn off's on the way to Desert View. Go directly to Desert View first. When you finish there, you can start back on the road that took you there and start taking the turn offs as you head back to the main road. Each turn off is unique in itself and will present different views of the Canyon to photograph. As you get near the road you came in on, you will see wildlife and people stopped to photograph them. This is where your telephoto lens will come in handy. I am attaching a photo of the Canyon at Desert View. This was taken with the Canon 7D and 25-105 f4. lens. If you have any further questions, just ask me and I would be glad to help you. Roger
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Good advice, and a fantastic photo! Thanks for sharing.

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Feb 19, 2019 14:15:54   #
drucker Loc: Oregon
 
My experience has been that the time of day -- the angle of the sunlight is the most important consideration. I've been there many times and after awhile, the view is so vast a lot of the views start to look alike. My personal favorites are those shots from early morning and late afternoon where I've captured the play of light on a smaller area.

If time allows, don't miss Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto in eastern Arizona.

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