tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post7014285045103240526..comments2024-02-02T10:18:48.627-05:00Comments on NSL Photography Blog: Choosing Lenses for Your DSLR Travel Kit, Part IINed S. Levihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09924189990444148376noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-36228645961357432512011-04-30T09:12:19.975-04:002011-04-30T09:12:19.975-04:00Low suns are difficult no matter what we do as pho...Low suns are difficult no matter what we do as photographers John. The flare, under the circumstance was probably unavoidable, but next time you're in the same situation, with the same lens, just try taking off the filter and see what happens. It might be worth the try.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />NedNed S. Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924189990444148376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-59389282761075007492011-04-29T09:14:45.074-04:002011-04-29T09:14:45.074-04:00Ned,
The hood on this lens is fairly thin and I al...Ned,<br />The hood on this lens is fairly thin and I always keep it on, even with flash indoors. With my other two lenses that I brought the hood gives me shadows when I use flash and must remember to remove.<br /><br />I kept the the clear filter on. I did some non-scientific tests with and without filter in the past and did not notice a significant difference. <br />The low sun was often in Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969068483528009446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-74636278567725769622011-04-28T18:30:23.362-04:002011-04-28T18:30:23.362-04:00Thanks very much John.
I love your quote, "A...Thanks very much John.<br /><br />I love your quote, "A little preparation went a long way."<br /><br />I'm going to use it for an upcoming workshop I'm going to be teaching. It's the first time for this one, and I'm beginning my preparation now.<br /><br />The title is "Travel Photography, Preparation & Postprocessing."<br /><br />By the way, It's Ned S. Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924189990444148376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-59500665847281398242011-04-28T11:34:49.439-04:002011-04-28T11:34:49.439-04:00Ned,
Thanks for all your sound advice.
My trip was...Ned,<br />Thanks for all your sound advice.<br />My trip was a big success both as a family vacation and photographically.<br />A little preparation went a long way.<br />While not strictly adhering to all your advice I did what I could with my current lenses.<br />In the AM I put on my 18-200 and had my 10-24 and 35-70 2.8 in the bag.<br />Upon going into museums/ buildings I usually switched Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969068483528009446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-28606512274351319442011-04-15T16:18:09.305-04:002011-04-15T16:18:09.305-04:00Ned,
Thanks. I will bring the 35-70 instead of th...Ned,<br />Thanks. I will bring the 35-70 instead of the 35.<br />My girls are 9 and 11. Will have car but hope to keep valeted most of the trip and use metro. Probably use car for Mount Vernon. Leaving tomorrow.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969068483528009446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-62353256531574561802011-04-01T11:24:54.835-04:002011-04-01T11:24:54.835-04:00Howard, your comment is well taken.
I will add th...Howard, your comment is well taken.<br /><br />I will add that as a 60+ photographer, who walked around Brooklyn last Sunday with one other 60+ photographer who has the same basic pro equipment I carry, from about 8:30am until 5:00pm, save for lunch, we never really got tired all day. In fact, it was exhilarating. I will say that a number of 20-30 somethings we were with all day were dragging by Ned S. Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924189990444148376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-73211199699419872072011-04-01T10:31:34.653-04:002011-04-01T10:31:34.653-04:00Ned - I think that listing the best of the best fo...Ned - I think that listing the best of the best for each category is great. Problem is, the best of the best in terms of lens quality is not necessarily the best with respect to fatigue caused by the serious weight of Nikkor f/2.8 lenses when they're hauled around all day on a walkabout. That sort of weight may go unnoticed by the 18-40 year old range, but that weight ante can be tiring for Agitaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495098038681749647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-53323835243450780372011-03-23T16:46:30.137-04:002011-03-23T16:46:30.137-04:00John, as mentioned, my basic travel kit includes:
...John, as mentioned, my basic travel kit includes:<br />Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR<br />Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED<br />Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II<br /><br />I may or may not take other lenses according to my specific destination and what I expect there.<br /><br />Please note that the 24-70mm while one of the best zoom lenses ever produced by Nikon, is not VR. I wish it was, but Ned S. Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924189990444148376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-4814027512176083742011-03-23T15:40:30.551-04:002011-03-23T15:40:30.551-04:00Thanks for advice Ned.
I am planning a trip to DC ...Thanks for advice Ned.<br />I am planning a trip to DC in about a month with kids. <br />I was thinking of just bringing my 18-200.<br />I will now definitely bring my Nikon 10-24. I often travel with a 35 1.8 as well but am considering bringing my 35-70 2.8 instead. It's not VR but is sharp. Which would you bring if you had the 18-200 and 10-24?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969068483528009446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-91857235602975359322011-03-23T10:26:09.377-04:002011-03-23T10:26:09.377-04:00Alice, as I mentioned, you want, "fast zoom l...Alice, as I mentioned, you want, "fast zoom lens coverage from at least 16–200mm with much of the coverage having VR (vibration reduction) capability."<br /><br />So, if you're using a DX/APS-C camera, you can go with somewhat slower lenses with reasonable speed, not fast, good focal length coverage, some VR, and less cost. You can go with lenses like the Sigma 10-20mm (FX Ned S. Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924189990444148376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-52221555683479119692011-03-23T10:20:07.030-04:002011-03-23T10:20:07.030-04:00Ned, pro lenses are too expensive. What way do I d...Ned, pro lenses are too expensive. What way do I do?Alice in Dallasnoreply@blogger.com