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 p.1 #2 · which lens in lower antelope? | |
Lower Antelope is probably best with the 24-70 zoom. That is what I have used there the most, with only rarely that any wider made sense. Most potential wide shots will put rock very close to you at one or both sides of the frame, and so close that it will be out of focus even stopped down. I have hauled a 16-35 along every time I have been there, but only rarely used it.
The dust level depends on if there is wind, if a "mini sand fall" happens where you are, and if anyone is throwing sand to get light beam type shots. The sand throwing is not as common in lower as it is in Upper Antelope, but it does happen. You should be able to find a "clean" location and moment to make occasional lens changes, but I would not plan on lots of them. It is very well worth having a good plastic bag to put over your camera and lens for protection when it is not in use, or if some form of dust event occurs. A big zip lock is durable and easy to handle for that need.
A good rigid tripod and ball head, and a remote release, are both very important for shots in the slot canyons, so I hope you have those covered.
Horseshoe Bend is such that you can get the full expanse of the river in with a 16mm on full frame, but not include all of the canyon walls that are on each side. 16mm is as wide as I own, and the photos are very nice with it, but it is one of the few places where I would have liked a 14mm for some of the shots. So your 17mm will be good, but not perfect. There are also lots of shots there where normal and telephoto lenses are useful. Sunrise is likely the best time to shoot there. Be sure to allow enough time to walk the approximatly one mile in. And please be very carefull around the edge. It is about 800 feet down, and the first 400 are nearly vertical.
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solution is to buy yourself a nice FILM camera and shoot two bodies at once!