What gear to take on a vacay

[RubyGloom]

On a crop body, for a rental, look at the Canon 10-22. I have the lens and LOVE it for city shots and landscapes.
For portraits, your 28-135 might do. But really, I'd invest in a Canon 50mm f/1.8. And by invest, I mean $120. Every photographer should have this lens in their bag. Great for portraits!!

Agreed

Thanks for the info!

 

[2WheelPhoto]

On my recent motorcycle cross country vacation trip I packed light:


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Lenses:
Nikon 24-70mm F/2.8
Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8
Nikon 55-200mm kit

Camera: D7000

FlashSB-600, LED light (for painting)

Cheap Tripod (who cares if its stolen as it'll be on seat with umbrella), Cheap umbrella

 

[Big Mike]

I love the drive through the mountains, from Alberta out to the coast.

I'll also suggest an ultra wide angle lens. I have the Canon 10-22mm and love it. I'd suggest bringing a tripod and a circular polarizer big enough for your wide angle lens.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

I love the drive through the mountains, from Alberta out to the coast.

I'll also suggest an ultra wide angle lens. I have the Canon 10-22mm and love it. I'd suggest bringing a tripod and a circular polarizer big enough for your wide angle lens.

+1 I had forgot mine and had to purchase one.

 

[RubyGloom]

I love the drive through the mountains, from Alberta out to the coast.

I'll also suggest an ultra wide angle lens. I have the Canon 10-22mm and love it. I'd suggest bringing a tripod and a circular polarizer big enough for your wide angle lens.

I am excited, I hear its stunning!


Thanks everyone for the great advice!

 

[lenejetlee]

hello guys! nice to be with you in this forum..

 

[Big Mike]

I am excited, I hear its stunning!

It really is stunning.

It probably won't be on your route, but the drive between Banff & Jasper (Icefields Parkway) is often called one of the most scenic drives...in the whole world. But still, if you just take Hwy 1 from Calgary west through Banff...it's still amazing.

The thing about the mountains, is that they look different throughout the day, as the sun moves across the sky. So it's hard to really get the full splendor unless you spend a lot of time there. I have made the trip to BC, many times...but I didn't really understand how spectacular it was, until I became a photographer.

At the very least, try to time your drive so that you can see the mountains in the daylight. In other words, don't leave Alberta in the evening and drive all night. Rather, get up early and drive all day. It's not so bad from Calgary, where the mountains are only an hour away...but from Edmonton, it's a good 3 or 4 hours before the scenery gets really exciting.

 

[D-B-J]

What about the Tokina 11-16mm? Now, i haven't used either the Tokina or the Canon, but i've heard GREAT things about the Tokina. Just something to throw in. And remember, you don't want to fill your bag with everything. You are going to want it to be light, but still have what you need.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

What about the Tokina 11-16mm? Now, i haven't used either the Tokina or the Canon, but i've heard GREAT things about the Tokina. Just something to throw in. And remember, you don't want to fill your bag with everything. You are going to want it to be light, but still have what you need.

LUVIN' my Tokina 11-16mm 2.8!

 

[Forkie]

Always take just my 50mm and my 55-200mm. That's it. The less you take the better! If you start changing lenses every 5 mins on holiday, you'll get annoyed and end up not bothering at all (or maybe that's just me!)!