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09/23/2016 05:28:29 AM · #1 |
I have won an interesting prize which is a tethered hot air balloon flight above Stonehenge: //www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/stonehenge-from-above/
Anyway I would like some advice on which lens to take for this short flight. I probably won't have much time to switch lenses.
I could take the 70D with one lens and the 6D with another lens.
Here are lens choices.
Lenses: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f / 4L IS USM Lens
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
I am initially thinking 70D with the 10-22 for wide angle shots from the ground. And 6D with the 100mm for shots from the balloon of Stonehenge.
The flight will be just at sunrise - so hope to get some good photos.
Edited to add this info I just got in an email:
The balloon will go as high as 60ft up. With regards the distance from the Stones, I cannot give you an accurate response to this.
On the morning the balloon company will review the best position to set up the land rovers and tether the balloon. During the launch of the competition I̢۪d say we were pretty close and positioned just outside the ditch and bank.
Message edited by author 2016-09-23 05:44:46. |
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09/23/2016 05:32:04 AM · #2 |
| 24-70 on the 6D and 10-22 on the 70D. A 100mm would force you to have a single choice. Better would be 24-70 on the 6D and a long zoom lens on the other (like a 70-200). 24-70 from the sky would be wide enough IMO. |
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09/23/2016 05:37:05 AM · #3 |
Thanks Alex - much appreciated.
I find the 24-70 on the 6D not as wide as I had hoped for so guess I will be shopping for an ultra-wide for the 6D next. And then of course next will be a long zoom for the 6D. Hopefully that is it then:) |
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09/23/2016 07:36:45 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by P-A-U-L:
Thanks Alex - much appreciated.
I find the 24-70 on the 6D not as wide as I had hoped for so guess I will be shopping for an ultra-wide for the 6D next. And then of course next will be a long zoom for the 6D. Hopefully that is it then:) |
Of course not wide enough for everyday shots. In any case I guess you can have a good combo and enough megapixel for a nice crop :)
ETA: Where do you live exactly Paul? |
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09/23/2016 07:39:18 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Alexkc:
Originally posted by P-A-U-L:
Thanks Alex - much appreciated.
I find the 24-70 on the 6D not as wide as I had hoped for so guess I will be shopping for an ultra-wide for the 6D next. And then of course next will be a long zoom for the 6D. Hopefully that is it then:) |
Of course not wide enough for everyday shots. In any case I guess you can have a good combo and enough megapixel for a nice crop :)
ETA: Where do you live exactly Paul? |
Thanks again Alex - yes I think I will be fine with that combo. I found that photo showing how high the balloon rises and how close to the stones it is - and after seeing that I think the combo you recommended will be perfect.
In answer to your question - I live in Somerset in the UK |
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09/23/2016 10:54:17 AM · #6 |
| Wow, what an amazing opportunity. Wishing you a beautiful sunrise! |
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09/23/2016 11:56:46 AM · #7 |
Oh wow!!!! That's what I call a prize!! I echo Alessandro's choices. A fixed lens is not a good option in this case, and if you're too wide, have enough pixels for a decent crop.
I'm smelling a ribbon in your future :) |
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