jim_in_srq Junior Member 24 posts Joined Jun 2008 More info | Oct 03, 2009 21:42 | #1 I've never been to Yosemite but am considering going there on a 6 day guided photog tour late next spring. I really want to limit my weight for hiking purposes. So given my equipment list and the fact that I have about 7 months before the tour, what would you recommend I take. If I don't have the right lens, recommend your favorite for Yosemite, I've got time to make a rental reservation. Thanks all in advance. Florida is too flat, but it's home.
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Oct 03, 2009 21:46 | #2 Apparently my equipment list didn't make it in my signature, so let's try this again... Florida is too flat, but it's home.
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sparker1 Cream of the Crop  29,368 posts Likes: 295 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ More info | Oct 06, 2009 18:20 | #3 The 24-70 and 70-200 will both be useful. Something wider would also help. Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1
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bps Cream of the Crop 7,607 posts Likes: 406 Joined Mar 2007 Location: California More info | Oct 06, 2009 22:15 | #4 Definitely pick up a Canon 10-22! Next on the list will be a good tripod, a polarizer, and then some ND Grad and ND filters...
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drummerhc Senior Member  301 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: City of Angels More info | Oct 06, 2009 22:26 | #5 |
Cyclop Cream of the Crop 6,899 posts Joined Jun 2007 More info | Oct 07, 2009 06:45 | #6 sparker1 wrote in post #8773672  The 24-70 and 70-200 will both be useful. Something wider would also help. ^^^ Good suggestion. Be sure to consume plenty of water for hydration. Canon 50D w/grip, Canon 7D, Mark II w/grip, Tokina UWA 11-16 2.8, Canon 17-55 2.8 IS, Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS, Canon 300 4 L IS, Canon 400 5.6 L, Canon 100 "macro" 2.8, Canon 60 "macro" 2.8, Canon Extender 1.4xII, Gitzo 3531S tripod w/Markins M20 ballhead, Gitzo GT2531EX tripod, Bogen-Manfrotto 681B monopod w/3232 head.
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Moose408 Senior Member More info | Oct 07, 2009 22:39 | #7 I just got back from Yosemite (posted a few photos here). I used a 17-40mm for most of my landscapes in the 17-24mm range on a full-frame camera. With a crop-sensor you are going to want to go even wider. I also had a 100-400mm with me for wildlife but never saw anything but squirrels. Canon 5DmkII | 24-105mm f/4.0L IS | 24-70mm f/2.8L | 17-40mm f/4L | 70-200mm f/2.8L IS | 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS | 50mm f/1.8
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Oct 09, 2009 18:59 | #8 bps wrote in post #8774963 Definitely pick up a Canon 10-22! Next on the list will be a good tripod, a polarizer, and then some ND Grad and ND filters... Thanks all for the suggestions, I will most likely rent the suggested ultra wide. One more question, what's wrong w/ the Velbon CF530 tripod? I admin that I have to get a ball head for it, but otherwise it's been a great tripod for me and has been able to handle my 70-200 very well. Florida is too flat, but it's home.
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