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11/16/2014 08:12:05 AM · #1 |
I'm off to Australia later in the week and will spending just over a week on Kangaroo Island. Given the wildlife photography opportunities (despite that not being my thing) I thought I had better give it a go!
I got rid of my 100-400L about a little while ago with some other stuff to fund buying my Leica M240. I've been out this morning to pick up a wildlife-suitable lens and ended up with a used (and old) Canon 300m f/2.8L. I can't believe how heavy it is! I also seem to be the only DPCer with this non-IS version of the lens - I'm beginning to wonder whether I've just discovered the reason for that!
I do intend to sell it on after my trip - cheaper than renting (I hope!).
Let's hope the weight doesn't make the airlines balk at the weight of my hand luggage!
It should be fun to camp out on a beach full of seals for a while, seeing what I can produce. |
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11/16/2014 09:20:44 AM · #2 |
Absolutely excellent lens choice. I've no doubt that you'll find that it produces some amazing work.
Can't wait to see what you get with that combo, should be downright awesome. |
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11/16/2014 11:54:23 AM · #3 |
| THat's just a heck of a good lens. You'll be fine. Especially if you take a monopod with you... |
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11/16/2014 01:48:18 PM · #4 |
| I thought about a monopod but I'll just take my tripod - it's carbon fibre and doesn't add much weight to my rucksack. It can go in my case for air travel. I'll have a car for the duration of the trip so plan to drive, park, walk a short distance, repeat. |
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11/16/2014 01:51:31 PM · #5 |
| Tripod is even better. I just assumed you were not bringing one. |
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11/16/2014 02:19:56 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Tripod is even better. I just assumed you were not bringing one. |
Seems where a monopod might be more useful (speed, mobility) a light tripod can double as one by only fully extending a single leg .... |
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11/16/2014 04:07:25 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Tripod is even better. I just assumed you were not bringing one. |
Seemshwhere a monopod might be more useful (speed, mobility) a light tripod can double as one by only fully extending a single leg .... |
THat's true enough, but it sounds like he'll be in a sit 'n observe situation at least some of the time :-) |
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11/16/2014 05:00:22 PM · #8 |
I suppose I should point out that the photo above was taken in early morning light, at 20mph, out the driver's side window. (yeah, I know, I know...) That lens is so awesome that I'd say a tripod is unneeded. Speed of focus and light transmission are so good that you just don't need one.
With that being said, a tripod is always nice, and a monopod would be good too. I don't know how the non-IS compares to the IS, but I have to assume it's pretty similar, and the IS is a BEAST.. One of the two best lenses I've ever used (Schlake owns both, and was kind enough to let me use them) - the other was the 135 f/2, which is just stupid crazy nice.
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11/16/2014 06:09:32 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Paul:
Let's hope the weight doesn't make the airlines balk at the weight of my hand luggage! |
Best you check with your carrier regarding your allowable carry on weight from the UK to AUstralia.
If you happen to be flying within Australia, past experience tells me that the maximum weight allowed for carry-on is in the vicinity of 7Kilos. When faced with that I took one camera body and the 70/200 lens and placed the strap around my neck and voila... I met the weight requirements.
I am off again to visit  Beetle and her spouse  plamprec and the poor dears will have to put up with my antics from mid December till the end of January as we trek around Australia and both islands of New Zealand.
Have a wonderful trip... I am certain you will have a fantastic time.
Ray |
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11/16/2014 06:19:28 PM · #10 |
Goodness. I'm pretty sure UK to Adelaide will be OK, they never weigh it - but 10kg is about right.
The Adelaide to Kangaroo Island jaunt is a different matter though. I may email them tomorrow.
Thanks
Paul |
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