p.1 #1 · Help with lenses.. trip to Leavenworth, WA
so the wife and I are heading to Leavenworth for the Christmas Festival they have. Right now, I have an UWA lens.
I was going to rent a lens, but I might as well buy one (or a few) used ones and I don't have to return the lenses and also won't take a loss (hopefully).
Thinking about the Nikon 85mm 1.8G - but I am thinking 85mm would be too tight for general use. Another option would be the Rokinon 85mm 1,4 (had this on the 1Ds and it was amazing!) and get a 50mm of some sort.
Honestly, I think getting the Rok 85mm 1.4 and a Nikon 50mm (1.4 or 1.8G?) would be better - as it is more versatile. I have heard the 50mm 1.8G is as good as the 1.4?
p.1 #2 · Help with lenses.. trip to Leavenworth, WA
I would get the 50 1.8 as it's cheap, light and very effective. It's a good lens to have in your bag. And if you don't mind MF then the Rokinon is a good bet, too. However, your UWA will be more useful at Leavenworth. Take a sturdy tripod as the area can get icy. It's a fun place to shoot during the Xmas season.
p.1 #3 · Help with lenses.. trip to Leavenworth, WA
Are you going to just stay in town or are you going to do activities in the hills (in the snow)?
I think an ultra-wide, 50/1.8G and 85/1.8G would be a great combo - I don't think the 85/1.8G will be too tight for general use assuming you are using an FX body. Heck I'd bring along my 105/2.5 for such an occasion.
p.1 #4 · Help with lenses.. trip to Leavenworth, WA
I was there for the Christamas tree lighting festival a looooonnnng time ago, wasn't into photography back then...but thinking back, I think the UWA is going to be your go to lens for sure for capturing the festivities in the town square...get the carolers, xmas tree, all the shops, gazeebo, etc. in one shot...should be great photos...maybe the 50 for inside the German restaurants...thos two might be all you need, have fun, very memorable and really puts you in the xmas spirit, it was like the Disneyland of christmas
p.1 #6 · Help with lenses.. trip to Leavenworth, WA
I would include something longer for when you are out and about in the streets with all the activities going on - I would think 85mm would be just fine for that.
If I were to go I'd bring:
- 17-35/2.8AFS
- 50/1.8G
- 85/1.8G (if I had one, which I will sometime this coming year)
It's a relatively light weight/compact (at least for me) and very capable three-lens combo, especially when the sun goes down or inside restaurants.
p.1 #8 · Help with lenses.. trip to Leavenworth, WA
The wide will definitely be your best friend - the streets in Leavenworth are pretty narrow, and should you poke your nose up Tumwater Canyon or up the Icicle (and you should), you will definitely be glad for the extra leeway. But if you have a valid excuse to nab new gear, no reason not to take advantage of it, right?
