Which lenses to take to Scotland.

[carnbrea]

Please help, I am undecided to which lenses to take with me to Scotland next week. I mostly want to take some landscape photography shots of the snow on the Mountains plus hopefully take a few action shots as well.

As I'm flying the limit for hand luggage is 5 kilos so I can only take three lenses with me with my 20D.

Which lenses would you take with you?

The canon lenses I have are:-
50mm f1.8
17-40mm f4 L
70-200mm Lf4
100-400mm L IS f4
100mm f2.8 Macro
24-70mm L f2.8
1.4 Converter

Thanks

[HJMinard]

For your stated purposes I would take the 17-40/4L for landscape and the 70-200/4L for action (could also be used to isolate landscape elements). I don't think you need any more reach for your intended purposes, but if you did (wildlife?) you could substitute the 100-400 for the 70-200. For a third, general purpose lens, the 24-70 seems appropriate.

[w10d]

I'd agree with the 1st reply, only adding the 50 1.8 because it weighs almost nothing & can give you a handy couple of extra stops for low light/evening photography. Guess it still gets dark pretty early in Scotland right now :)

[glangston]

Just the cheap ones. :)

[robertwgross]

Take only the lenses with mold-proofing inside. It can be pretty wet there.

---Bob Gross---

[DocFrankenstein]

Take only the lenses with mold-proofing inside. It can be pretty wet there.
Are there any lenses like that? :confused: Joke?

[Tomsk]

Put the smaller lenses in the pockets of the coat or jacket that you are wearing - doesn't add to the weight of hand luggage then. You can transfer them to your hand luggage once on the plane.

As for action shots, the Loch Ness Monster doesn't move fast and will pose if you ask nicely. You will need some special filters as she often doesn't show up in photos. ;)

[carnbrea]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
Going to take the 17-40 and 70-210, although I would like to take the 100-400 it's a bit of a weight to carry around most of the day.
Going to stick the 50mm and converter in my pocket

[Lesmac]

Another issue you need to consider (if you haven't already), is to make sure you have plenty of waterproof clothing, especially goretex boots. Most of Scotland the ground is wet, very wet, so sturdy boots are a must.
So is a waterproof back pack, a walking pole, plenty of lens wipes etc.
If you have thought of these, just ignore.
I have just returned from a long weekend in Glencoe, and used my 17-40L most of the time (on 1DS MKII), although with the number of deer roaming quite freely, I wish I had taken my longer lenses.
Some images from that weekend im my gallery
Cheers

Les

http://lesmclean.photoblink.com/

[carnbrea]

Thanks Les.

Funny I have just bought a decent pair of Brasher Gortex Walking Boots.
A couple of years ago, I bought a cheap pair of another make, and they were quite dangerous, especially when scampering over wet rocks, twice my feet have slipped out in front and I have landed on the base of my spine, quite painful and was lucky I never dropped my camera gear at the same time.
Clothing I’m prepared for, I take your point about the walking stick, never thought of that, so I will get one when in Fort William, nor did I think about taking plenty of lens wipes, so those I will take, plus I might take my bigger lens instead of the 70-200.
Lovely pictures on your website, I would be delighted to take just one as good as any of yours.
Truly Professional
Thanks for your tips
Phil.

[davidwegs]

Another issue you need to consider (if you haven't already), is to make sure you have plenty of waterproof clothing, especially goretex boots. Most of Scotland the ground is wet, very wet, so sturdy boots are a must.
So is a waterproof back pack, a walking pole, plenty of lens wipes etc.
If you have thought of these, just ignore.
I have just returned from a long weekend in Glencoe, and used my 17-40L most of the time (on 1DS MKII), although with the number of deer roaming quite freely, I wish I had taken my longer lenses.
Some images from that weekend im my gallery
Cheers

Les

http://lesmclean.photoblink.com/

What he said, and looking at his shots I would add that you need the 1ds2 for the 17-40l. :)

Nice Les.

[Lesmac]

If you are shooting in Glencoe at all, I can send you a digital map, indicating some photo viewpoints.
Les

[Lesmac]

What he said, and looking at his shots I would add that you need the 1ds2 for the 17-40l. :)

Nice Les.
Some of the shots were taken with a 10D +17-40 lens

[mvonditter]

Lesmac.......those shots just suck. :-) You have a few free months to come to the US and teach me how to be that bad? Seriouly though, which lenses did you use for the water shots and at what speed?:p

[bigadg]

If you are shooting in Glencoe at all, I can send you a digital map, indicating some photo viewpoints.
Les
would you be kind enough to send me a digital map
stu bigadg@aol.com

[cactusclay]

17-40, 50, 70-200

[MarkoPolo]

Just a thought--I have seen "walking sticks" that have a threaded screw so that they can be used as a mono pod. Conversely, a mono pod with a small ball head or Manfrotto swivel clamp would be a good walking stick. Mark

[Lesmac]

would you be kind enough to send me a digital map
stu bigadg@aol.com
Sent

[Cadenza]

I'm all for traveling light, but the 5 kilo limit
of European intra-continental economy flights
is just too ridiculous. One way I was able to
overcome the draconian limitation was by
wearing a coat with large pockets, then stuff
several lenses and accessories in my coat pockets.

That will allow you to pass the carry on weight
check more easily. Once you receive your
boarding pass and get thru the security check,
you can repack your equipment while waiting
for the boarding call.

Happy travels, Cadenza

[mdr]

For landscapes I would definitely take the 17-40mm and 70-200mm. Former for wideangle landscapes, latter for detail. I find the 70-200mm range ideal for capturing the mountain details.

For action shots, it depends. For wildlife I would take the 100-400mm or use the 1.4x on the 70-200mm. For insects I would take the 100mm macro. Personnally, I would take the converter and the macro lens.

I would definitely leave the 50mm and the 24-70mm at home.

[mdr]

I always end up having two cameras with the two heaviest lenses hanging off my shoulders, and pack them in my Mini Trekker once checked in.

[carnbrea]

would you be kind enough to send me a digital map please Les
Thanks
phil@the-williams-family.me.uk

I'm taking a couple of lenses in my coat pocket as well, as my big lenses are in my bag.
5kgs is a stupid limit for hand lugagge.

Weather forcast is good for the next week for the West of Scotland

[Lesmac]

would you be kind enough to send me a digital map please Les
Thanks
phil@the-williams-family.me.uk

I'm taking a couple of lenses in my coat pocket as well, as my big lenses are in my bag.
5kgs is a stupid limit for hand lugagge.

Weather forcast is good for the next week for the West of Scotland
sent

[Ted Sherman]

Sent

Would you send me one also? I'll be teaching in London for 5 weeks this summer and will make time to get up to Nwest Scotland then.

Ted
tedsherman@comcast.net

[mdr]

Weather forcast is good for the next week for the West of Scotland
It is snowing very heavily at the moment here, so depending on your definition of 'good', you may be wrong ;).