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Archive 2008 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

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p.2 #1 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

Ariel Bravy wrote:
My vote goes for the 16-35 for its wide angle awesomeness, the 24-105 for its range and pano potential, and the 100-400 for detailed shots of the canyon walls. Bring those three with your tripod and you'll be all set.

Ditto, although I would hesitate between the 70-200 and the 100-400, as my 70-200 is sharper. I'd definitely take a telezoom with me, even though others have advocated against it, for the simple reason of Moondigger's 2nd image: I usually prefer compressed landscapes above wide-angled ones.

Jun 20, 2008 at 10:44 PM

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p.2 #2 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

Emile Gregoire wrote:
Ditto, although I would hesitate between the 70-200 and the 100-400, as my 70-200 is sharper. I'd definitely take a telezoom with me, even though others have advocated against it, for the simple reason of Moondigger's 2nd image: I usually prefer compressed landscapes above wide-angled ones.

Yeah, it felt kind of strange to advocate leaving his 70-200 home when one of my sample images was taken with a 70-200. However I can sort of justify it because mine's an f/4, and hence much lighter and a bit less bulky than his, which is f/2.8. Seems pointless to lug something like that and then only use it for ten or twenty frames out of a thousand.

Plus, the OP has coverage out to 105 mm with his 24-105; other than the 70-200, I had nothing with me longer than 50 mm.

Jun 21, 2008 at 01:23 AM

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p.2 #3 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

I found a polarizer very helpful for cutting haze in the canyon. I also used my 70-200 to isolate different buttes and shadows when the sun was out.

Jun 21, 2008 at 01:53 AM

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p.2 #4 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

I use mostly mid and long lenses there. IMO, you don't have to worry about foreground when shooting there, since it diminishes the impact of the canyon itself. You'll probably shoot most of your shots with the 24-105mm and 70-200mm.

Jun 21, 2008 at 02:38 AM

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p.2 #5 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

Ariel Bravy wrote:
My vote goes for the 16-35 for its wide angle awesomeness, the 24-105 for its range and pano potential, and the 100-400 for detailed shots of the canyon walls. Bring those three with your tripod and you'll be all set.

From my experience, I'd definitely agree with this lens selection. During the last time I was at the South Rim I was surprised how much I used the 100-400. It was great to zoom in on the Colorado from those viewpoints where you could actually see the river.

Jun 21, 2008 at 04:39 PM

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p.2 #6 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

You're kidding, right?!? With your lineup, what could be the problem? We don't even know what kind of image you hope to make!

Jun 21, 2008 at 06:18 PM

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p.2 #7 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

The best photo I've ever seen of the Grand Canyon was taken with a 15mm fisheye.

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Jun 22, 2008 at 12:05 AM

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p.2 #8 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

Take three the 16-35, 24-105 and 100-400.

Ty

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Jun 22, 2008 at 12:13 AM

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p.2 #9 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

I would never go to a place like that without the following 4 lenses (for FF/5D):

15 fish
16-35L
24-105L
80-200L 2.8

and a tripod.

Edited on Jun 22, 2008 at 01:32 PM

Jun 22, 2008 at 01:31 PM

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p.2 #10 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

ChrisDM wrote:
The best photo I've ever seen of the Grand Canyon was taken with a 15mm fisheye.

Chris M
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Where can we view this image?

Jun 23, 2008 at 05:36 AM

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p.2 #11 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

Try this site

http://www.beautiful-landscape.com/

Gerry

Jun 23, 2008 at 12:24 PM

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p.2 #12 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

another vote for the 16-35L the canyon is so wide and is so beautiful when you get a really nice wide shot. Enjoy the canyon

Oct 18, 2008 at 01:42 PM

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p.2 #13 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

How about this curve ball?

45mm/2.8 TS-E lens and shoot three frames (center, shifted left, shifted right) and stitch them together. This gives a nice wide look, a big detailed file and its very easy to stitch with the TS-E...

If you really wanted to do a good job I would rent a 6x17 film camera...

Oct 18, 2008 at 04:55 PM

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p.2 #14 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

I recommend you go WIDE, and maybe one fast prime. As a hint you might want to go to outback photography and look at his shots.

Oct 18, 2008 at 06:10 PM

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p.2 #15 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

You guys do realize this is a old thread? The OP went to the grand canyon in July.

Still, nothing wrong with it since it could be useful for future trips.

Oct 18, 2008 at 06:37 PM

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p.2 #16 · What Lens for the Grand Canyon

Thats right. I took the 24-105 and 100-400.

100-400:
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24-105:

Oct 18, 2008 at 08:50 PM

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