Lens recommendations for upcoming road trip and beyond?

[mrsfotografie]

Very cool decision to bring only primes. The thing that amazes me though is that you're bringing all those flashes and tripods, something I would cut down on in favor of bringing lenses instead. Besides,those primes do help a lot with available light photography.

 

[mwh1964]

For travel I would most certainly consider the 70-300L to complement you 24-105. It is a very capable lens. However if you need full speed the 70-200 will never ever disappoint you and you can complement it with a TC even if these combinations make it a little clumsy for travel. For speed the 135 is even better though no IS for non moving subjects nor any focal length flexibility.

 

[CowGummy]

Very cool decision to bring only primes. The thing that amazes me though is that you're bringing all those flashes and tripods, something I would cut down on in favor of bringing lenses instead. Besides,those primes do help a lot with available light photography.

Yeah... it's a valid point! Then again, once you've caught the strobist bug - 2 speedlites and a second tripod to be able to get both of them mounted off-camera is just about the lightest way to travel. Otherwise, it's a case of bringing lightstands, bigger strobe heads and potentially battery packs... The way I see it: I would be packing one flash and tripod guaranteed. No way I'd travel without - ever. This way I pack one additonal (smaller travel sized) tripod and the ol' Vivater 285. Not massively more weight overall, but makes for very flexible lighting options.

and there me be a small possibility that I may end up treating myself to a little 'souvenir' while out there... maybe 85mm f1.8? Honestly, I think I'm about to be diagnosed with a bad case of 'gas'... ;D

 

[sjschall]

and there me be a small possibility that I may end up treating myself to a little 'souvenir' while out there... maybe 85mm f1.8?

You should hit up the B&H store while you're in NY, if you have the time. Definitely a cool spot to look around and try out gear.

 

[CowGummy]

and there me be a small possibility that I may end up treating myself to a little 'souvenir' while out there... maybe 85mm f1.8?

You should hit up the B&H store while you're in NY, if you have the time. Definitely a cool spot to look around and try out gear.

Thanks for the tip sjschall! Just had a look at their website and indeed this looks close to photo equipment Nirvana.