Official Disney Parks Thread

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So here's one for people who have shot and shoot there regularly, is a 17mm wide enough for most the shots I'll want to take? I'm toying with the idea of renting a Tokina 11-16 F2.8 for my trip, but not sure I'll need it or use it enough.

GeoffSFAs10 wrote in post #11443759
So here's one for people who have shot and shoot there regularly, is a 17mm wide enough for most the shots I'll want to take? I'm toying with the idea of renting a Tokina 11-16 F2.8 for my trip, but not sure I'll need it or use it enough.

Geoff, not knowing what shots you want to take makes it impossible to answer that question. Some will say its plenty, others, not enough. Personally, I shot almost exclusively with an 85 and loved it (surprisingly so as I thought it might limit me). For those few wide shots I needed, I used the 17-40 and found it more than wide enough.

Well, just for general photos mainly. i've never been there. no idea what to see or expect really. I'm thinking that there is probably enough room to shoot and just stick with the 17. I like overall shots, landscape-ish. im sure my wife will want a couple pics of certain things but maybe i just will convince myself out of the 11-16

excellent pics everyone thanks for sharing

GeoffSFAs10 wrote in post #11444706
Well, just for general photos mainly. i've never been there. no idea what to see or expect really. I'm thinking that there is probably enough room to shoot and just stick with the 17. I like overall shots, landscape-ish. im sure my wife will want a couple pics of certain things but maybe i just will convince myself out of the 11-16

I really think the 17-50 will do great. I assume you'd take that anyway since 11-16 would limit you imo. If I am correct in that thinking, consider that you do want to enjoy the park and what travel companions interests are. The less you change glass, the more time you have to enjoy. That was my thought at least and I feel it worked out well.

went down again last week for the Christmas party. Mangaged to take a few pics while I was there between entertaining the girls and playing with the new 3D point and shoot (fun stuff!)

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namasste wrote in post #11445096
I really think the 17-50 will do great. I assume you'd take that anyway since 11-16 would limit you imo. If I am correct in that thinking, consider that you do want to enjoy the park and what travel companions interests are. The less you change glass, the more time you have to enjoy. That was my thought at least and I feel it worked out well.

Yes, changing glass as little as possible is the goal. Enjoying the park is a goal, my wife gets upset with me if I hide behind the camera too much. The 17-50 usually doesnt let me down, so I think I'll be happy with it. Only alittle over a month and I'll be there!!

GeoffSFAs10 wrote in post #11449695
Yes, changing glass as little as possible is the goal. Enjoying the park is a goal, my wife gets upset with me if I hide behind the camera too much. The 17-50 usually doesnt let me down, so I think I'll be happy with it. Only alittle over a month and I'll be there!!

have fun Geoff, Disney is a ton of fun!

We had a great time! I promised myself I'd spend a lot more time enjoying the parks than shooting... and I did, except perhaps at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which of course doesn't belong in this thread. Also, I forgot my battery bag with spare battery & charger for my 5DII - d'oh. I did also bring my G9, so when the 5DII battery died, I just used that.

Cinderella Castle

namasste wrote in post #11451198
have fun Geoff, Disney is a ton of fun!

Good to hear! This will be my first time going there. Wife has been before. it'll be good because deep down inside we are both still 12 years old inside. haha.

GeoffSFAs10 wrote in post #11452412
Good to hear! This will be my first time going there. Wife has been before. it'll be good because deep down inside we are both still 12 years old inside. haha.

Just how it should be man!! We finally took the kids before they got too old and even at 16 and 13, they loved it. Actually leaving tomorrow for Africa to go meet our other sons and reset the clock since they are only 6 and 3 so it looks like another trip to Disney is gonna be in order here someday. Looking forward to seeing your shots Geoff, have a ball!

Scatterbrained wrote in post #11448674
went down again last week for the Christmas party. Mangaged to take a few pics while I was there between entertaining the girls and playing with the new 3D point and shoot (fun stuff!)

Amazing set of shots!!!!