what should i rent? - DPChallenge Forums

08/16/2011 12:22:10 PM · #1

i am going on vacation next week to the shore and i want to rent a lens, its a good excuse for me to try out some better glass but im not sure what to get.

i have a 18-135/f3.5-5.6 and a 50mm 1.8, i was thinking about getting a 85/1.8 becuase i want to buy one and want to try it out, but should get something else? my 18-135 pretty much covers it all so im wondering anyone have any thoughts on what i should try out?

i plan to take some sunrises and sunsets and a bunch of candids.

08/16/2011 12:34:11 PM · #2

I'd go with a wide angle. They do lovely beach shots!

08/16/2011 12:40:44 PM · #3

how wide? 10-22?

08/16/2011 12:45:14 PM · #4

That's what I'd get, if I could. It would be great for boardwalk shots, the piers from the beach, sunsets, etc. Which shore are you to?

Message edited by author 2011-08-16 12:45:48.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR

08/16/2011 12:54:01 PM · #5

ocean city, MD.

TheDruid

Nikon D3X

08/16/2011 12:54:49 PM · #6

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

08/16/2011 12:57:59 PM · #7

Originally posted by TheDruid:

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

yeah, well im not sure the crowded shore streets are the best locale to get the best experience with that.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

08/16/2011 01:23:51 PM · #8

they seem to be cheap enough i may rent the 85mm and the 10-22.

will i get a fish eye distortion out of the 10-22? or would i need to get a fish eye lens to get that effect?, i could always apply one is post i guess.

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

08/16/2011 01:27:11 PM · #9

Originally posted by mike_311:

Originally posted by TheDruid:
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

yeah, well im not sure the crowded shore streets are the best locale to get the best experience with that.

Depends on your priorities. It would be a chick magnet. ;-)

08/16/2011 02:20:32 PM · #10

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by mike_311:

Originally posted by TheDruid:
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

yeah, well im not sure the crowded shore streets are the best locale to get the best experience with that.

Depends on your priorities. It would be a chick magnet. ;-)

and I'd be coming home a single man. :)

08/16/2011 02:31:38 PM · #11

hmmm, a local shop near me has the 85mm but no wide angle at this time...

just out of curiosity, what is the experience shooting on the beach, obviously im not going into a sand storm but how much do i need to worry about protecting a lens from sand?

08/16/2011 02:44:52 PM · #12

I wouldn't change lenses while on the beach. Other than that, just keep it out of the sand. After being on the beach blow it off really well before you change lenses back at your room. I've had my camera on the beach plenty of times, no problems.

08/16/2011 02:51:06 PM · #13

Originally posted by Kelli:

so I'd should be more concerned about my body than the lens?

HawkinsT

Olympus 55mm f/1.2 Auto-S G-Zuiko

08/16/2011 03:11:53 PM · #14

17-55mm f/2.8 is great for candids and a fantastic lens all round. I'm in love with the 24mm f/1.4 too, if it's not much extra I'd definitely rent that!

Have you considered renting a tripod also (assuming you don't want to lug one with you)? Should really help you get some fantastic seascape sunrise/sunset shots.

Message edited by author 2011-08-16 15:12:44.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

08/16/2011 03:34:06 PM · #15

Originally posted by mike_311:

Originally posted by Kelli:
I wouldn't change lenses while on the beach. Other than that, just keep it out of the sand. After being on the beach blow it off really well before you change lenses back at your room. I've had my camera on the beach plenty of times, no problems.

so I'd should be more concerned about my body than the lens?

I keep a large zip lock bag in my camera bag. When I do go to the beach, I use the zip bag to keep my camera in inside the camera bag. Any blowing sand might get into the camera bag, but won't get into the zip lock bag. As long as you never set it down into the sand, and blow off any sand that might stick anywhere, you should be fine. Also, make sure to clean your camera bag well before putting the camera back into it.

hihosilver

Nikon D200

08/16/2011 03:56:51 PM · #16

Originally posted by mike_311:

just out of curiosity, what is the experience shooting on the beach, obviously im not going into a sand storm but how much do i need to worry about protecting a lens from sand?

I shoot at the beach quite a bit...here are a few tips that may be helpful:

1. Put everything in individual heavy duty freezer zip lock baggies. Every lens and filter in my bag has it's own zip lock baggie and I carry an extra few just in case. Make sure to seal the top of the bags as well.

2. If any of your equipment gets wet with salt water, wipe it off immediately as the salt will dry white on your equipment.

3. If you don't want to take home any beach critters, then keep our camera bag zipped up at all times.

4. Seagulls are notorious for getting into bags looking for snacks...so watch them closely.

5. Watch out for the tide if you set your bag down...I've had mine float out with the tide...YIKES!

6. If you use a tri-pod, make sure to clean the wet sand out of the legs really well before it dries.

7. To change your lenses at the beach, create a "clean room" using a medium sized soft white towel.

8. You may want to buy a polarizer filter.

9. I put UV filters on all my lenses to protect from grit/dust/sand.

10. Use spray-on sunscreen to avoid getting your hands (and equipment) all full of the messy lotion kind. (Bullfrog is the best one...;-)...)

In regard to lenses, I didn't see a macro lens mentioned here which is useful for small sea creatures like crabs, starfish, and shells.

Have fun! ;-)

Message edited by author 2011-08-16 16:03:36.

Nobody

Pentax K-S2

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF for Pentax

08/16/2011 04:39:29 PM · #17

I echo the opinions of not changing lenses on the beach.

Don't leave it unguarded. It's awfully easy for it to walk away....

A lens pen and / or brush is handy to remove blown sand or clean residue. If wiping the lens, BLOW THE SAND OFF FIRST.

remember the golden hour. Mid-day on the beach sucks.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

08/16/2011 05:23:16 PM · #18

This was mid day on the beach. I still love this, and have it printed.

Message edited by author 2011-08-16 17:23:27.

hihosilver

Nikon D200

08/16/2011 05:34:35 PM · #19

Any time of the day at the beach is an EXCELLENT time of day! From early morning to midnight...I've never made it past midnight or earlier than 5:30 a.m.. Gotta sleep sometimes...;-)

HawkinsT