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lens recommendations for a vacation
rpt:
--- Quote from: arcanej on August 08, 2012, 12:31:28 PM ---I know, the least exciting type of post, but I would be very grateful for any advice on what to bring and what to leave behind.
This summer I had planned on going out with a pro-photographer, but he was unable to secure the permits in time. So, my wife and I are heading to Europe in a few weeks. We will be hitting London, France and Brussels.
My current kit:
5Dm3
24-105L
70-200L IS II
14L II
50L
100L IS
I will be carrying whatever kit I bring in a Lowepro Flipside 400AW.
I was thinking about taking the 50, the 70-200, 14, a monopod and one flash. The first two lenses are my favorite walk around combo. Any advice would be very welcome. Also: should I look into a second battery (I don't have a the optional grip)?
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All of this should fit into the 400AW. I would leave the 100L behind and if weight is a consideration, even the 70-200 otherwise not. And for sure a second (or even a third) battery. Personally, I would take the 24-105. Look forward to your photos. Have fun!
pwp:
--- Quote from: arcanej on August 08, 2012, 12:31:28 PM ---I know, the least exciting type of post, but I would be very grateful for any advice on what to bring and what to leave behind......my wife and I are heading to Europe in a few weeks. We will be hitting London, France and Brussels.
5Dm3
24-105L
70-200L IS II
14L II
50L
100L IS
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You know the old saying..."happy wife, happy life". My experience with travel photography has taught me to travel as light as possible, and keep a very high level of consideration for your travel partners who may not be as much into photography as you.
These days I've trimmed it down to a grip-less 5D (Classic, 2 or 3) and the 24-105 f/4IS. It's an interesting paradox that sometimes you need some kind of limitations in order to free your imagination. Keep it simple and have more fun. The 24-105 f/4IS coupled with a 5D3 is a very powerful, flexible, high quality combination.
PW
Random Orbits:
--- Quote from: arcanej on August 08, 2012, 10:04:19 PM ---The 14mm can be difficult to use - but it can capture an amazing perspective if done well. @lex on this forum has posted some amazing shots showing as much. We will spend a few days in the north of France, which is a beautiful place for landscape shots. My thought is to bust out the 14mm for that leg of the trip.
I'm really torn on whether I should bring the 24-105 or the 70-200. The former is a much better general purpose focal range and lighter to boot, but I have more fun lugging around the later and it's a faster lens.
Thank you for the advice so far!
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You should check to see if the places you are staying will be able to secure your gear in the room. If so, then bring both the 24-105 and 70-200 and pack each day/trek for what you think you'll need. If not, then I'd be tempted to leave the 70-200 home. You can then use the 24-105 for outside/general usage, 14 for the ultrawide and 50 for dim indoor situations or for some shallow DOF portraits.
TexPhoto:
I would take the 24-105mm before i would take the 70-200, but that is just me. i swear my 70-200 weights 20lbs when it is in my camera bag
My walk around kit is: 5D3, 8-15mm fisheye, 24-105mm, and 300mm f4 IS. and 1.4XIII (insane range, light weight)
When I want to supplement that a little, I add my 17mm tilt shift, and 2XIII , an may swap the 300 for the 70-200
I always take a monopod if not a tripod.
Yes, get yourself a 2nd battery if you are a prolific shooter. One can sit in the charger back at the hotel while you are out.
No Flash?
CF Cards? Laptop?
If you are going to rent a car, 12V chargers, or a cheap $25 inverter for your 110V chargers can be really nice. All cars are 12V
M.ST:
My Basic Kit for vacations:
5D Mark III
EF 14 2.8L II
EF 16-35 2.8 L
EF 24-70 2.8 L Prot.
EF 50 1.2 L
EF 70-200 2.8 L II or 70-300 IS
EF 100 2.8 L IS Makro
both Canon TC´s
EF 400 2.8 II IS (mostly in the car)
Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 with Manfrotto 405 head or Gitzo tripod with the Manfrotto 405 head
Lee filter holder with ND and GND filters
B+W polfilters
timer remote control
Peli-Case and a shoulder bag
gepe card safe extreme
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