Lenses for Pacific Northwest Vacation

GaryH · 09-15-2010, 04:56 PM

Yeah, I think I want the quality on this trip. Never took two bodies with me on a vacation. Might be fun.

civiletti · 09-15-2010, 05:12 PM

As has been mentioned, it depends on your photo interest and style. Most of my photos are in Oregon and Washington, and I use 8-16, 24, 50, 90, 70-210 the most.

**Miguel** · 09-15-2010, 05:13 PM

I wouldn't burden myself with two similar bodies. This is our dry season for another three weeks. Even if it does rain, it will be light. Take the fisheye for fun, the 16-50mm,& the 55-300mm. Polarizer is good too up high.
Enjoy your visit, the light is just starting to get good again.

M

GaryH · 09-15-2010, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by Miguel

I wouldn't burden myself with two similar bodies. This is our dry season for another three weeks. Even if it does rain, it will be light. Take the fisheye for fun, the 16-50mm,& the 55-300mm. Polarizer is good too up high.
Enjoy your visit, the light is just starting to get good again.

M

thanks for the tip. I might just leave one body at home at your suggestion. It would lighten the load a bit.

**Miguel** · 09-15-2010, 06:29 PM

Well, it started pouring 2 minutes after I posted my brilliant suggestions.

Bring the K20D. And consult the long-term forecast for lens guidance.

M

**Lowell Goudge** · 09-15-2010, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by mccarvindh

Hi Lowell, Do you have the earlier version of the 70-200? I am asking because I have the HSM version which is not compatible with many TCs. If you do have the HSM version please let me know what TC works with this lens. Thank you!

Yes I have the APO 70-200F2.8 EX non DG non macro. By many accounts it is the best and sharpest even wide open

gnaztee · 09-15-2010, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by Miguel

This is our dry season

As a guy who spent the first 25 years of my life in Western Washington, to this I say...HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE...

Totally kidding man...

jmbradd · 09-15-2010, 09:20 PM

i'd take both bodies if I could, 55-300 on one and some wide angle on the other. I live in Portland (50 miles from St. Helens) and live with my 16-45mm attached to my k20d.

Dunno about the more northern cascades but September in Oregon is heaven. Not a ton of rain and mild/warm (for me, probably not for you). Kx would probably be fine if you're smart about it (had a rag with you to wipe off droplets and a jacket you could throw it in if it got really bad).

Some advice, bring a shell cause there will likely be times it rains and then stops and gets warmer again. Its raining in Portland pretty bad today but was in the 80's earlier this week. Seattle is similar just a big colder (its more closely marine moderated).

Whatever you bring I hope you love your time in the PNW. If you're looking for something kinda fun and outdoorsy to do this place in Eatonville, WA is kinda cool its called "NW Trek". Went there with my in-laws who live in the area a few weeks ago and was very cool. Like a zoo that has a giant shared enclosure they do this little tours through. Personally I prefer something thats not as "manufactured" feeling but I had a great time and saw some cool animals plus, you're on vacation, why not sit back a bit =)

stevebrot · 09-15-2010, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by Miguel

...This is our dry season for another three weeks...

Originally posted by gnaztee

As a guy who spent the first 25 years of my life in Western Washington, to this I say...HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE...

Totally kidding man...

Did you take a look outside the window before you posted? It is one wet evening tonight!

Steve

civiletti · 09-15-2010, 11:15 PM

Mount Ranier is gorgeous. Unless you are into vulcanology, though, I'd bypass Mt. St. Helens and come to Oregon. Check out the Columbia River Gorge. If you want to drive some serious miles, visit Opal Creek and the Painted Hills in central Oregon. Or head to the coast to Cannon Beach and Oswald West State Park. Then there's....

civiletti · 09-15-2010, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Did you take a look outside the window before you posted? It is one wet evening tonight!

Steve

This is not a typical Portland summer. Damn, half of my tomatos haven't ripened yet. And if it rains here, it will rain more in Seattle.

That's "tomatoes." I pulled a reverse Dan Quayle.

mccarvindh · 09-16-2010, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

Yes I have the APO 70-200F2.8 EX non DG non macro. By many accounts it is the best and sharpest even wide open

Thank you for the post. Yes, I have read that that is one of the best fast zooms around.

GeneV · 09-16-2010, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by GaryH

thanks for the tip. I might just leave one body at home at your suggestion. It would lighten the load a bit.

You don't need to carry it with you everywhere you go. On our last trip, my back-up body spent most of the time in the hotel room. I just did not want to drop a camera, get it wet or stolen and not have a camera for the rest of the trip.

The_Reasonable_Man · 09-16-2010, 10:49 AM

It poured last night. It will probably pour while you're here. I've totally given up on my tomato(e)s. Bring the K20D. Leave the KX at home. Don't forget to visit the library when you're in Seattle (I'd bring the 10-17) -- oodles of really cool photo ops in there.

GaryH · 09-16-2010, 12:17 PM

Wow. So many places to see , so little time. I would like to see the Columbia River Gorge. Depends on how our Rainier visit goes we might venture further south to see it.
KI think I will bring the two bodies and work out of my backpack in the trunk and carry my Classified 160aw. I have generally carried a Tamrac holster bag with the fisheye stuck in the bottom and the 18-250 or a 17-70 in the upper part attached to the camera. I bought the Classified to hold a little more equipment and so far I really have enjoyed carrying it. I am wanting to try to get some higher quality shots if I can on this trip. Hope the weather cooperates .

thanks for your suggestions

09-15-2010, 11:18 PM	#26
civiletti Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 1,435	Originally posted by stevebrot Did you take a look outside the window before you posted? It is one wet evening tonight! Steve This is not a typical Portland summer. Damn, half of my tomatos haven't ripened yet. And if it rains here, it will rain more in Seattle. That's "tomatoes." I pulled a reverse Dan Quayle. Last edited by civiletti; 09-15-2010 at 11:20 PM. Reason: misspell

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09-15-2010, 04:56 PM	#16
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764 Original Poster	Yeah, I think I want the quality on this trip. Never took two bodies with me on a vacation. Might be fun.

09-15-2010, 05:12 PM	#17
civiletti Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 1,435	As has been mentioned, it depends on your photo interest and style. Most of my photos are in Oregon and Washington, and I use 8-16, 24, 50, 90, 70-210 the most.

09-15-2010, 05:13 PM	#18
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	I wouldn't burden myself with two similar bodies. This is our dry season for another three weeks. Even if it does rain, it will be light. Take the fisheye for fun, the 16-50mm,& the 55-300mm. Polarizer is good too up high. Enjoy your visit, the light is just starting to get good again. M

09-15-2010, 05:28 PM	#19
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764 Original Poster	Originally posted by Miguel I wouldn't burden myself with two similar bodies. This is our dry season for another three weeks. Even if it does rain, it will be light. Take the fisheye for fun, the 16-50mm,& the 55-300mm. Polarizer is good too up high. Enjoy your visit, the light is just starting to get good again. M thanks for the tip. I might just leave one body at home at your suggestion. It would lighten the load a bit.

09-15-2010, 06:29 PM	#20
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Well, it started pouring 2 minutes after I posted my brilliant suggestions. Bring the K20D. And consult the long-term forecast for lens guidance. M

09-15-2010, 06:31 PM	#21
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by mccarvindh Hi Lowell, Do you have the earlier version of the 70-200? I am asking because I have the HSM version which is not compatible with many TCs. If you do have the HSM version please let me know what TC works with this lens. Thank you! Yes I have the APO 70-200F2.8 EX non DG non macro. By many accounts it is the best and sharpest even wide open

09-15-2010, 08:58 PM	#22
gnaztee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 772	Originally posted by Miguel This is our dry season As a guy who spent the first 25 years of my life in Western Washington, to this I say...HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE... Totally kidding man...

09-15-2010, 09:20 PM	#23
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	i'd take both bodies if I could, 55-300 on one and some wide angle on the other. I live in Portland (50 miles from St. Helens) and live with my 16-45mm attached to my k20d. Dunno about the more northern cascades but September in Oregon is heaven. Not a ton of rain and mild/warm (for me, probably not for you). Kx would probably be fine if you're smart about it (had a rag with you to wipe off droplets and a jacket you could throw it in if it got really bad). Some advice, bring a shell cause there will likely be times it rains and then stops and gets warmer again. Its raining in Portland pretty bad today but was in the 80's earlier this week. Seattle is similar just a big colder (its more closely marine moderated). Whatever you bring I hope you love your time in the PNW. If you're looking for something kinda fun and outdoorsy to do this place in Eatonville, WA is kinda cool its called "NW Trek". Went there with my in-laws who live in the area a few weeks ago and was very cool. Like a zoo that has a giant shared enclosure they do this little tours through. Personally I prefer something thats not as "manufactured" feeling but I had a great time and saw some cool animals plus, you're on vacation, why not sit back a bit =)

09-15-2010, 10:23 PM	#24
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Miguel ...This is our dry season for another three weeks... Originally posted by gnaztee As a guy who spent the first 25 years of my life in Western Washington, to this I say...HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE... Totally kidding man... Did you take a look outside the window before you posted? It is one wet evening tonight! Steve

09-15-2010, 11:15 PM	#25
civiletti Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 1,435	Mount Ranier is gorgeous. Unless you are into vulcanology, though, I'd bypass Mt. St. Helens and come to Oregon. Check out the Columbia River Gorge. If you want to drive some serious miles, visit Opal Creek and the Painted Hills in central Oregon. Or head to the coast to Cannon Beach and Oswald West State Park. Then there's....

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09-16-2010, 07:35 AM	#27
mccarvindh Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio, USA/ India Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge Yes I have the APO 70-200F2.8 EX non DG non macro. By many accounts it is the best and sharpest even wide open Thank you for the post. Yes, I have read that that is one of the best fast zooms around.

09-16-2010, 07:55 AM	#28
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by GaryH thanks for the tip. I might just leave one body at home at your suggestion. It would lighten the load a bit. You don't need to carry it with you everywhere you go. On our last trip, my back-up body spent most of the time in the hotel room. I just did not want to drop a camera, get it wet or stolen and not have a camera for the rest of the trip.

09-16-2010, 10:49 AM	#29
The_Reasonable_Man Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: People's Republic of Portland, Oregon Posts: 30	It poured last night. It will probably pour while you're here. I've totally given up on my tomato(e)s. Bring the K20D. Leave the KX at home. Don't forget to visit the library when you're in Seattle (I'd bring the 10-17) -- oodles of really cool photo ops in there.

09-16-2010, 12:17 PM	#30
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764 Original Poster	Wow. So many places to see , so little time. I would like to see the Columbia River Gorge. Depends on how our Rainier visit goes we might venture further south to see it. KI think I will bring the two bodies and work out of my backpack in the trunk and carry my Classified 160aw. I have generally carried a Tamrac holster bag with the fisheye stuck in the bottom and the 18-250 or a 17-70 in the upper part attached to the camera. I bought the Classified to hold a little more equipment and so far I really have enjoyed carrying it. I am wanting to try to get some higher quality shots if I can on this trip. Hope the weather cooperates . thanks for your suggestions