Travel: Should I carry that lens?

07/23/2014 02:57:45 PM · #26

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

07/23/2014 03:12:34 PM · #27

Better seen full size. I uploaded them at 2100px

RyanW

Nikon D7000

07/23/2014 03:15:33 PM · #28

some really nice shots - good thing you brought the lens along :)

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/23/2014 07:27:33 PM · #29

Thanks for posting, there is some lovely stuff there, and a real feeling of location. The woman in the window is a favorite.

Lydia

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

07/23/2014 08:09:47 PM · #30

I just went to Europe for six weeks. After a couple of weeks, I sent my "real" camera home and just used my cell phone.

I'd decided that it was too heavy... too big... and I wanted to enjoy and experience my vacation with memories... instead of stressing over photographing it.

But... that was MY idea of a vacation (since I shoot for a "living") and it might not be yours.

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

07/23/2014 09:11:09 PM · #31

First time I went to Europe for vacation, I brought the DSLR, and 4 or 5 lenses. I got great shots, but I grew tired of lugging it around.

Subsequent trips, the largest camera I took was my Canon G9 and later just went with my S100.

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

07/24/2014 12:59:19 AM · #32

Originally posted by Lydia:

Good point. But since taking pictures, for reasons I don't understand :) , is my hobby I do carry the "real" camera with me. And yes is heavy and sometimes I just grab my phone to shoot.

My wife also asks me to take some pictures with "that camera of yours that take nicer pictures".

gtpete

Olympus OM-D E-M1

07/24/2014 05:26:19 AM · #33

whether you are travelling or not or just on a photo wallk for the day, the era of carrying a big & heavy DSLR and heavy pro lenses to get great images are just about over.
The mirrorless cameras are the way of the future.
My Olympus OM-D E-M1 and 17mm prime lens weighs less than my former 85mm f1.4 lens alone!

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

07/24/2014 10:12:20 AM · #34

I always laugh when I read responses that carrying a "Big and Heavy DSLR and pro lenses are just about over"

There is no, I repeat NO trade off that mirrorless cameras and their lenses provide me that I would trade my kit for. Regardless of what comes my way on Vacation, I know I can capture it with my kit. That isn't the same for "glorified P&S" mirrorless cameras. On our recent vacation we attended a Luau with a fire dancer. Those memories are captured forever. Some at 12,800 ISO and printed nicely at 8x10. The place we were vacationing at even bought some to use and so did the local newspaper. Try to do that with your mirror less kit. Because I "sold" those, our vacation became a write off.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/31/2014 03:04:20 AM · #35

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

07/31/2014 03:45:55 AM · #36

Originally posted by MattO:

I always laugh at your response.

tate

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

07/31/2014 01:24:27 PM · #37

So - did you think about this thread when you used your lens? ;)
Really nice shots BTW =)

Originally posted by Tiberius:

The question is simple: Should I carry the 100-400 just in case I need it?

T

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

07/31/2014 01:25:59 PM · #38

Originally posted by Tiny:

Originally posted by MattO:
I always laugh when I read responses that carrying a "Big and Heavy DSLR and pro lenses are just about over"

There is no, I repeat NO trade off that mirrorless cameras and their lenses provide me that I would trade my kit for. Regardless of what comes my way on Vacation, I know I can capture it with my kit. That isn't the same for "glorified P&S" mirrorless cameras. On our recent vacation we attended a Luau with a fire dancer. Those memories are captured forever. Some at 12,800 ISO and printed nicely at 8x10. The place we were vacationing at even bought some to use and so did the local newspaper. Try to do that with your mirror less kit. Because I "sold" those, our vacation became a write off.

I always laugh at your response.

As I do at your selfies....

08/01/2014 05:29:20 AM · #39

I hope I get to take more pics...

I left my mother country which means no more visits just travel :)

08/02/2014 02:15:16 AM · #40

best seen in full size

Message edited by author 2014-08-02 02:30:11.

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

08/02/2014 04:47:30 AM · #41

slickchik

Olympus OM-D E-M1

08/02/2014 11:12:18 AM · #42

Originally posted by MattO:

Have you actually tried any mirrorless cameras such as the Olympus OMD EM-1?

Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM

08/02/2014 02:07:23 PM · #43

Ladies and gents please do not turn this thread in a dSLR vs mirrorless one. I have both. The question was not related.

Thanks,

T

herfotoman

Canon EOS-7D Mark II

08/02/2014 02:58:58 PM · #44

Originally posted by Tiberius:

Ladies and gents please do not turn this thread in a dSLR vs mirrorless one. I have both. The question was not related.

Thanks,

T

Hehe. I have left some comments, and seeing that you are posting a lot of images taken with the 100-400, you made the correct choice for your trip.

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

08/02/2014 03:05:13 PM · #45

Originally posted by herfotoman:

Hehe. I have left some comments, and seeing that you are posting a lot of images taken with the 100-400, you made the correct choice for your trip.

Saw them, thanks.

I'll keep posting

slickchik

Olympus OM-D E-M1

08/02/2014 03:51:31 PM · #46

Sorry, I was just curious and was not going to ask anything else.

:) Cheers

ETA: BTW, I would have voted for not taking the lens. How many times have I brought everything I owned and then only used one lens... usually the 24-105. I am making myself simplify these days because it kills my back to carry everything. However, that being said, it looks like you did a nice job with the lens.

Message edited by author 2014-08-02 15:58:09.