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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · grand canyon


going to grand canyon in sept. looking at 24 1.4 to rent or the 14-24 2.8 witch one
thanks for your reply
tony

oh yea i have a d300

almost forgot mamiya super 645 55 2.8 lens nikon n80 film

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Jun 05, 2013 at 08:12 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · grand canyon


No brainier - 14-24. The 1.4 in the GC is of limited value unless you're shootin' stars, even then 2.8 does the job.


Jun 05, 2013 at 08:15 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · grand canyon


Agree - 14-24. I went with the 28 on FX and was still doing pano's to get the sweep. I'd actually also take a 70-200 - there are big elk along the rim and the occasional mule deer. The longer lens can do some interesting landscapes there.



Jun 05, 2013 at 11:07 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · grand canyon


The 24 isn't wide nor versatile enough on your D300, on the other hand, there are better options for your D300 than the 14-24. I recommend a Tokina 11-16 and a Nikon 16-85 and a good tripod...


Jun 06, 2013 at 02:38 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · grand canyon


Hit the North rim, beat the crowds and enjoy a totally different perspective...the wider the better


Jun 06, 2013 at 07:15 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · grand canyon


I'd say either the Tokina 11-16 or Nikon 10-24. The 10-24 is a more flexible range if you are also taking people pictures rather than just landscape. I would think a 70-200 or 70-300 would be useful as well, depending on how much weight you are willing to lug around.


Jun 06, 2013 at 07:16 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · grand canyon


trenchmonkey wrote:
Hit the North rim, beat the crowds and enjoy a totally different perspective...the wider the better


+ 100 - North Rim is more scenic and much less crowded. Also, I didn't see you were shooting a D300 - I'd go 10-24 or similar. Sigma makes a nice 8-16 that's pretty darn good on DX.



Jun 06, 2013 at 08:07 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · grand canyon


I have the Tamron 10-24 and it's really soft wide open but step it up a bit (past f/5) and it gets pretty sharp. I'd vote the 10-24 but if you can get your hands on the 14-24, that should be real nice to carry around.


Jun 06, 2013 at 08:34 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · grand canyon


What other lenses are you taking? My most commonly used focal lengths (on full frame) are 24mm, 45mm, and 90mm, when photographing the Grand Canyon. I have also used lenses up to 300mm...for landscapes at the canyon.

It is true that the North Rim is not as crowded, but it also doesn't have as many view points as the South Rim. The key to visiting the South Rim is to get away from Grand Canyon Village and the main viewpoints such as Mather Point. I've shot many sunrises and sunsets by myself on the South Rim, even during peak season, just by getting away from the village, and exploring the rim.



Jun 06, 2013 at 09:59 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · grand canyon


I took the 16-35 and 28. I preferred the weight of the 28 when carrying it around in hand on neck.
In bag it doesn't matter as much.



Jun 06, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · grand canyon


taking 16-85 (now renting 14-24) 70-300 nikon maybe 35-1.8 , 28-100 old nikon lens but sharp!!!


Jun 06, 2013 at 11:50 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · grand canyon


have you thought about the Tokina 11-16? Its a great little lens, perfect for DX wide angle


Jun 06, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · grand canyon


for DX body my vote goes to Tokina 11-16 ( first version ) as well. Yes you may have limited zoom range but you cant beat bang for the buck on this lens. I would deferentially take second lens for longer shoots - 70-200/4 should be great


Jun 07, 2013 at 08:58 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · grand canyon


You should be good with the 14-24, unless you want super wide, but he 10or12-24 should cover the range for a little less $ if your not shooting FX. I bought a 14-24(to use with D700) for a similar trip 2 yr ago(Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, etc in the area). It seemed I was always at the long end of the 14-24, so the 24-70 got more use. Enjoy.


Jun 07, 2013 at 10:36 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · grand canyon


I rented the Tokina 11-16mm last time I went to Yosemite with my D300s. You are shooting from inside the canyon rather than from the canyon rim (at least mostly), but the same idea. It is also a relatively light lens compared to say the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8, which was my "walk around" lens.

Renting was a good choice for me because I didn't shoot wide much. Still don't shoot *that* wide much. I got a good lens and some good shots.



Jun 07, 2013 at 11:26 PM





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