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I would go with the 24-70mm f4L IS. It fits nicely on the 6D without being too large or heavy. Add a 35mm f2 IS for backup and when the lights go down. They complement each other. Put a B+W Kaesemann polarizer on the 24-70mm: it sucks less light than other polarizers. A clear protector on the f2 for the dark.

The kit fits nicely in a very small bag.
 
I would choose the 16-35 f/4L IS. Just a great landscape lens and satisfactory for groups and people shots when used with care.
 
gabbybraveheart said:
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, we are flying then renting a car. I don't like flying with a heavy camera bag. I have the 16-35 f4.0, I may give in and take that and the70-200 2.8. I have kind of a gap in my lens line up, 24-70 2.8 or 4.0 would be nice. I have a 24-60 2.8 Sigma that I have never liked, so thats out. The 24-105 has interested me as a travel lens.
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As a travel lens, the 24-105 f4L pairs very well with the 6D. You may miss some wider views and some longer tele shots, but that is the compromise with using one lens.

Kelvin
 
gabbybraveheart said:
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, we are flying then renting a car. I don't like flying with a heavy camera bag. I have the 16-35 f4.0, I may give in and take that and the70-200 2.8. I have kind of a gap in my lens line up, 24-70 2.8 or 4.0 would be nice. I have a 24-60 2.8 Sigma that I have never liked, so thats out. The 24-105 has interested me as a travel lens.
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I have and like the 24-105 F4, but when I get home from traveling I can definitely see the difference in images between that and the 16-35F4. Aside from sharpness, the latter just has a better look- color and contrast. When I travel with the 16-35, the 40 or 50, and the 70-300L, no such problem. But boy, 24-105 sure is convenient!
 
I use 24-70/2.8 with my FF most of the time.
 
I usually carry light monopod for landscape shooting.

Or, set ISO to 400~800 on my 6D to get fast shutter speed.

No problem so far.
 
I do a few things to help. I would love 24-70/2.8 IS and the new Sigma one may be interesting. Anyways I do a few things: high ISO - 6400 or higher, F2.8, Taking 3-5 shots of the same scene, leaning on bannister, wall, other objects. I have some very low light shots in my flickr.
 
gabbybraveheart said:
Heading on a two week family trip to the Northwest, including Olympic National Park, Hwy 101 down the coast, The Redwoods, Crater Lake, back to Portland and maybe the Columbia River Gorge. It's a sightseeing trip, I want to travel with one body, my 6d and one lens. What do you think would be the best single lens to carry, no tripods, maybe a mono. Landscape, floral, all scenic and some Family photos, and It doesn't matter what lenses I already Own. Thanks!
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Crater lake after all the snowfall, good luck…

If you are going by car take all you have and carry what you need, while leaving rest in the car.

80% of the time you will use 16-35 and 20% of the time 70-200. I love my 24-70 as overall lens but I traveled your route with 24-105 and was shy on wide angle side more than once.
 
just use your cellphone. easier for selfies too :-O
 
I assure you, he was only joking/being sarcastic.
 
gabbybraveheart said:
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, we are flying then renting a car. I don't like flying with a heavy camera bag. I have the 16-35 f4.0, I may give in and take that and the70-200 2.8. I have kind of a gap in my lens line up, 24-70 2.8 or 4.0 would be nice. I have a 24-60 2.8 Sigma that I have never liked, so thats out. The 24-105 has interested me as a travel lens.
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Yeah I'd urge you to carry the 16-35 and 70-200. Something in the middle would be nice but not essential. There are lots of views out there where you'll want wide, but you'll also want some tele. Lots of sea lions, birds, etc. Two lenses isn't exactly heavy. I've traveled to places like Canada, Scotland, and New Zealand with two DSLRs and about 6-8 lenses. Maybe ridiculous, but I got used to it.

The 24-105 that everyone says will do in a pinch, but you have a DSLR because you want great quality photos. The 24-105 just doesn't deliver like most other lenses these days.
 
gabbybraveheart said:
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, we are flying then renting a car. I don't like flying with a heavy camera bag. I have the 16-35 f4.0, I may give in and take that and the70-200 2.8. I have kind of a gap in my lens line up
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Do you have a good quality compact camera that fits into a pocket? It would fill the gap and take very little space. Then carry your 6D with one of the above lenses depending on your shooting style.
 
haha. not even sure what that guy is talking about :^)
 
Some great thoughts and advice (well except for the cellphone thing) I've decided to eat some extra Wheaties and travel with the 16-35 and 70-200. I still need to take care of my hole between these two someday, maybe a fast midsize prime, again thanks for all the participation on this thread. john
 
yodermk said:
gabbybraveheart said:
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, we are flying then renting a car. I don't like flying with a heavy camera bag. I have the 16-35 f4.0, I may give in and take that and the70-200 2.8. I have kind of a gap in my lens line up, 24-70 2.8 or 4.0 would be nice. I have a 24-60 2.8 Sigma that I have never liked, so thats out. The 24-105 has interested me as a travel lens.
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Yeah I'd urge you to carry the 16-35 and 70-200. Something in the middle would be nice but not essential. There are lots of views out there where you'll want wide, but you'll also want some tele. Lots of sea lions, birds, etc. Two lenses isn't exactly heavy. I've traveled to places like Canada, Scotland, and New Zealand with two DSLRs and about 6-8 lenses. Maybe ridiculous, but I got used to it.

The 24-105 that everyone says will do in a pinch, but you have a DSLR because you want great quality photos. The 24-105 just doesn't deliver like most other lenses these days.
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yodermk said:
gabbybraveheart said:
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, we are flying then renting a car. I don't like flying with a heavy camera bag. I have the 16-35 f4.0, I may give in and take that and the70-200 2.8. I have kind of a gap in my lens line up, 24-70 2.8 or 4.0 would be nice. I have a 24-60 2.8 Sigma that I have never liked, so thats out. The 24-105 has interested me as a travel lens.
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Yeah I'd urge you to carry the 16-35 and 70-200. Something in the middle would be nice but not essential. There are lots of views out there where you'll want wide, but you'll also want some tele. Lots of sea lions, birds, etc. Two lenses isn't exactly heavy. I've traveled to places like Canada, Scotland, and New Zealand with two DSLRs and about 6-8 lenses. Maybe ridiculous, but I got used to it.

The 24-105 that everyone says will do in a pinch, but you have a DSLR because you want great quality photos. The 24-105 just doesn't deliver like most other lenses these days.
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