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**jrpower10** · 06-07-2015, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Now if I was really going to the Grand Canyon I definitely would not be taking only one lens.

I agree. First is with the 12-24 at 12; second is with the 77 limited getting just Eagle Rock; third is a crazy 16 shot pano with the 43 limited. Depends on what you want to do, but I couldn't do just one lens.

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max_pyne · 06-08-2015, 01:04 AM

Don't forget the Pol-Filter!!!!! it's a must have!!
two examples one with one without
i checked my exif: da 18-135 @ 135.0 mm, 28 mm, 40 mm, 18 mm

Rmel26 · 06-08-2015, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by max_pyne

Don't forget the Pol-Filter!!!!! it's a must have!!
two examples one with one without

DA 55-300. You will have a lot of fun capturing people. If I had the 18-135, I would say that should be the one lens I will bring. But definitely, need telephoto reach more than wide.

CDW · 06-08-2015, 09:15 AM

You really won't need a nodal slider for shooting distant subjects such as the Grand Canyon. If you're shooting architectural interiors or very close objects, it's a different story. For landscapes with distant subjects you simply need to overlap each frame adequately and be sure your tripod/head is level. If you intend to stitch, be careful with the use of a polarizer or you will see the mismatch of color in the blue sky. Also, one example of a polarizer shown in this thread caused the sky to go far too dark. That's a common mistake that happens with polarizers at higher elevations, particularly in the southwest, where too much rotation of the polarizer makes the sky unnaturally dark.

max_pyne · 06-08-2015, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by CDW

You really won't need a nodal slider for shooting distant subjects such as the Grand Canyon. If you're shooting architectural interiors or very close objects, it's a different story. For landscapes with distant subjects you simply need to overlap each frame adequately and be sure your tripod/head is level. If you intend to stitch, be careful with the use of a polarizer or you will see the mismatch of color in the blue sky. Also, one example of a polarizer shown in this thread caused the sky to go far too dark. That's a common mistake that happens with polarizers at higher elevations, particularly in the southwest, where too much rotation of the polarizer makes the sky unnaturally dark.

yep sorry for posting this pictures just wanted to show the difference in clarity of the canyon and forgot about the sky... i would have had other pictures but this two looked similar from the framing.... i did not even check for horizon....:-)

**woodywesty** · 06-09-2015, 06:40 AM

max_pyne, jatrax, CDW, I want to thank you all for educating me on all the possibilities for how to better capture a vast nature shot. I would never have figured this out without your help. Thank again, Bob

shuttles12000 · 06-12-2015, 06:58 PM

I was there in April. I used my 18-135 more than my 8-16.
Unfortunately I had clear blue cloudless skies the whole trip :-(
8-16 was actually too wide. My most interesting shots turned out to be my tighter zoomed in shots. I'd say take an 18-135 or the 18-270 And a good polarizer and UV filter

Nicolas06 · 06-12-2015, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by shuttles12000

8-16 was actually too wide. My most interesting shots turned out to be my tighter zoomed in shots. I'd say take an 18-135 or the 18-270 And a good polarizer and UV filter

+1... We always want to capture everything with the widest angle lense or panos. But panos aren't that easy to look at. They give nothing on a computer if you don't at the same time allow to scroll with your mouse. Printed they need to be huge to get some details...

On the contrary, tele allow to isolate interresting aspect of the scene.

06-08-2015, 01:04 AM	#17
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	Don't forget the Pol-Filter!!!!! it's a must have!! two examples one with one without i checked my exif: da 18-135 @ 135.0 mm, 28 mm, 40 mm, 18 mm Attached Images Last edited by max_pyne; 06-08-2015 at 06:42 AM.

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06-07-2015, 09:56 PM	#16
jrpower10 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Richland, Washington, USA Posts: 935	Originally posted by jatrax Now if I was really going to the Grand Canyon I definitely would not be taking only one lens. I agree. First is with the 12-24 at 12; second is with the 77 limited getting just Eagle Rock; third is a crazy 16 shot pano with the 43 limited. Depends on what you want to do, but I couldn't do just one lens. Attached Images

06-08-2015, 09:15 AM	#19
CDW Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Big Island, Hawaii & Utah Posts: 457	You really won't need a nodal slider for shooting distant subjects such as the Grand Canyon. If you're shooting architectural interiors or very close objects, it's a different story. For landscapes with distant subjects you simply need to overlap each frame adequately and be sure your tripod/head is level. If you intend to stitch, be careful with the use of a polarizer or you will see the mismatch of color in the blue sky. Also, one example of a polarizer shown in this thread caused the sky to go far too dark. That's a common mistake that happens with polarizers at higher elevations, particularly in the southwest, where too much rotation of the polarizer makes the sky unnaturally dark.

06-08-2015, 11:19 PM	#20
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	Originally posted by CDW You really won't need a nodal slider for shooting distant subjects such as the Grand Canyon. If you're shooting architectural interiors or very close objects, it's a different story. For landscapes with distant subjects you simply need to overlap each frame adequately and be sure your tripod/head is level. If you intend to stitch, be careful with the use of a polarizer or you will see the mismatch of color in the blue sky. Also, one example of a polarizer shown in this thread caused the sky to go far too dark. That's a common mistake that happens with polarizers at higher elevations, particularly in the southwest, where too much rotation of the polarizer makes the sky unnaturally dark. yep sorry for posting this pictures just wanted to show the difference in clarity of the canyon and forgot about the sky... i would have had other pictures but this two looked similar from the framing.... i did not even check for horizon....:-)

06-09-2015, 06:40 AM	#21
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725 Original Poster	max_pyne, jatrax, CDW, I want to thank you all for educating me on all the possibilities for how to better capture a vast nature shot. I would never have figured this out without your help. Thank again, Bob

06-12-2015, 06:58 PM	#22
shuttles12000 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hobart TAS Posts: 87	I was there in April. I used my 18-135 more than my 8-16. Unfortunately I had clear blue cloudless skies the whole trip :-( 8-16 was actually too wide. My most interesting shots turned out to be my tighter zoomed in shots. I'd say take an 18-135 or the 18-270 And a good polarizer and UV filter

06-12-2015, 09:28 PM	#23
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by shuttles12000 8-16 was actually too wide. My most interesting shots turned out to be my tighter zoomed in shots. I'd say take an 18-135 or the 18-270 And a good polarizer and UV filter +1... We always want to capture everything with the widest angle lense or panos. But panos aren't that easy to look at. They give nothing on a computer if you don't at the same time allow to scroll with your mouse. Printed they need to be huge to get some details... On the contrary, tele allow to isolate interresting aspect of the scene.