Re: Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art E Mount Lens Image Thread
While I can agree with you that Chin's set up is manageable (as I myself am a big guy in reasonably good shape used to lugging 20kg/45lbs on my back), not everyone is the same. From physical condition, to age or simple preference not to be burdened more than needed (especially if it's going to be a prolonged trip over demanding terrain). Being an ultra-marathoner, I can assure you every bit of weight counts as the time wears on.
NatDeroxL7 wrote: Bob_S wrote:
All these people hiking with the bazooka that was too big to carry
It cracks me up when people get really concerned about lens size and hiking.
Jimmy Chin, in his online class, said with a completely straight face, that his typical packing list when he "really needs to go light" is a Canon 5D MkIV with the 16-35, 24-70, 70-200 f2.8 zooms.........and sometimes the 14mm f2.8. Consider that this is in additional to the technical equipment required for the actual climbing/skiing that he is going to have to do.
If that is his concept of lightweight packing, for the types of trips that he goes on, then we can all stop complaining about our lenses when we "go hiking".
You can also really dial in your other clothing and equipment to make up the weight. I have a really robust spreadsheet I use for trip planning. On the left sire are drop down items linked to a table containing everything I own and would consider buying, which auto-populates the weight and/or cost depending on if I own it or not. The blank area on the right links to the same drop down table, which allows me to compare two possible packing lists side by side with regards to cost and weight. This one was planned for 5 day ski-mountaineering trip with a hut-stop on the third day to resupply. As you can see, I can get a pretty robust camera kit and my overall pack-weight is still under 45lbs by just being somewhat disciplined in my other equipment.
Mar 04, 2020 at 06:10 AM
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