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Lens selection for Alaska

Started Aug 28, 2019 | Questions thread
FreeheelRN New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Lens selection for Alaska
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i know this is an old thread, but my two cents for future readers. If you're trying to cover a few different focal lengths for trips, I think you need to know what you have in your pocket already. My iPhone 12 pro has an amazing camera that works great for that 20-50mm range. The HDR is better than any camera I have used (Nikon full frame and Fuji XT-3) The experience of shooting with my mirrorless and DSLR cameras is worth a mention. The short-comings of the phone are in zoom and low light. I really LOVE my Samyang (Rokinon) 12mm f/2 lens for astro and landscape. It just has a pleasing look. I also have the Fuji 10-24 f/4 lens that I use for landscapes. I flooded my 18-55 lens a few years back and haven't really missed it. The other lens I own is the 55-200 zoom for longer landscapes and some wildlife. I wish I could justify the 100-400, but right now I can't. I may get it for our Alaska cruise this summer. I'm trying to shed weight so I'm not bringing any of my Nikon gear even though we already have a full frame DSLR and a couple 80-200 f/2.8 or 300 f2.8 lenses. They just weigh too much.I guess the point is, don't overlook what's already in your pocket.

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