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Lens selection for Alaska

Started Aug 28, 2019 | Questions thread
JimMoyer
JimMoyer Regular Member • Posts: 144
Re: Lens selection for Alaska

You don't say exactly how you will be traveling -- driving on your own, on a cruise, traveling with a guided group, etc.  Since you don't have a long lens in your inventory, I infer that you are not going to emphasize wildlife.
I just did two weeks in Alaska, and used the 16-55 quite a bit, but primarily shot with the 100-400.  I was, however, on a wildlife trip.  But if you are on a boat, the moose, bear, and birds you see on the shore or on an island will need long glass if you want the critters to fill your frame.  The 16-55 is a terrific all-around travel lens, although significantly bigger and heavier than a prime.

You might consider renting some long glass for the trip; then you don't have to buy.

Finally, remember it can be very wet in Alaska.  I don't recommend going out with anything except weather resistant lenses and camera bodies when I'm in an environment with rainy or windy weather.

Alaska is great; enjoy your trip

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Jim Moyer
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