Glacier Park ChatWe're doing a few 10 mile days, and of course it would be a sin to not carry my DSLR camera.
I have the following lenses for a cropped sensor camera:
Tokina 11-16/f2.8 Ultra Wide
Tamron 17-50/f2.8
Canon 55-250/f4-5.6
Canon 50/f1.8
Considering weight is a big consideration for overnight backpacking, I'm trying to figure out what lenses to bring, and I think 2 lenses is all I should probably drag around. What do you recommend?
I was thinking the 17-50 since it is the most versatile, and the 55-250 for wildlife/macro(I have a closeup filter).
The Tokina is super sharp and nice and wide, though. But it's quite heavier than the others. I'm not opposed to picking it in replace of the 17-50 or 55-250, if it makes sense to have a lens that wide for Glacier.
What lens lengths to others end up bringing?
Which lenses to bring?
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Re: Which lenses to bring?
You definitely want a wide-angle lens in Glacier. For long day hikes or overnights I carry a Canon 18-135mm and a Canon 75-300mm for my 7D body. For shorter hikes or "cruisin' for critters" by car I carry a Canon EF 100-400mm IS. It's a bit hefty for long hikes, especially when you lug a tripod along with it.
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Re: Which lenses to bring?
Just make sure to bring your favorite lens. Don't leave it behind because it "logically" didn't make sense to bring it.
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Re: Which lenses to bring?
If I were you I'd probably carry the Tamron 17-50 (works for most things and includes a wide angle) and the Canon 55-250 (for animal sightings at a distance). The Tokina would be a wonderful addition but you may not use it enough to make it worth carrying the weight. The Canon 50mm is a light lens but the Tamron 17-50 will probably make bringing this lens not necessary. Anyway, that's my suggestion.
I'd save the Tokina for when you're doing shorter hikes or even when you're driving around in the car and weight is not an issue. Actually when I hike I bring only a Nikon 18-55 lens as my 70-300 seems very heavy after awhile. (Sometimes I can convince someone else to carry this lens for me).
Enjoy your trip and I'm looking forward to seeing your photos!
I'd save the Tokina for when you're doing shorter hikes or even when you're driving around in the car and weight is not an issue. Actually when I hike I bring only a Nikon 18-55 lens as my 70-300 seems very heavy after awhile. (Sometimes I can convince someone else to carry this lens for me).
Enjoy your trip and I'm looking forward to seeing your photos!
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