It was harder than I thought. I was really physically tired at the end of each day.That looks like great fun.
I would like to point out that I am 64, my wife is 63, and there were three folks over 70 on this trip. The oldest, at, 77, was some (I swear he was) bionic maritime lawyer who could climb those rocks better than I. It really kicked my ass, but that's part of the vibe of this trip. The four members of the crew were younger, but they manned and piloted the rafts 240 miles down the Colorado river and then prepared three meals a day for all of us in the wilderness. Fish, pasta, pork chops, sausage, bacon, eggs, french toast and pancakes, and the most amazing burritos I've had in awhile. There was a freshly baked cake every day and filet mignons on the last night. Amazing people, truly. This trip was so far out of my comfort zone that it had another zip code, but it was a great adventure. With burritos and cake.I am super impressed and a little envious. That is a trip of a lifetime and one that I would have liked to do in my 20s or 30s, but now, at 50, it seems a little too daunting. Congratulations!
I understand the temptation to go very vide in the Grand Canyon, but it is pretty open at times and you night want something narrower at times than the 8-18 at times. I love the 12-40, but if you want to keep weight down, how about a simple 25?I'm starting to think about what camera gear I'm intending to bring now that my trip is just a few weeks away.
I really don't want to bring too much, so I'm trying to limit myself to one body and no more than three lenses. As of now my plan is to bring the Oly E-M1.3 along with the P8-18 for the wide end and the O75-300 for the telephoto end. That leaves a pretty big gap between those extremes.
The O12-100/4 would bridge the gap, but I'm thinking it may be more lens in terms of size and weight than I want. Similar with the O12-40/2.8. I'm wondering if the Four Thirds O50/2 macro mighty be the right answer? I realize that with the adapter that lens is roughly similar in size and weight to the 12-40/2.8, but it would give me macro ability as well as an extra stop for low light.
I also intend to bring my iPhone and gimbal which will be mostly for video, but can also fill in any gaps for photos.
Thoughts?
- K
I don't own the 30mm macro. And I don't really want to buy any (more) gear for this adventure.I would take the 8-18 for sure, but would also take something narrower. The O60 is a good idea, or the O 30 macro.
12-50 macro? Nearly indistinguishable from the mighty f/2 50 macro when in macro mode at 43mm and f/6. Light, fast focus and w/d resistant.I'm starting to think about what camera gear I'm intending to bring now that my trip is just a few weeks away.
I really don't want to bring too much, so I'm trying to limit myself to one body and no more than three lenses. As of now my plan is to bring the Oly E-M1.3 along with the P8-18 for the wide end and the O75-300 for the telephoto end. That leaves a pretty big gap between those extremes.
The O12-100/4 would bridge the gap, but I'm thinking it may be more lens in terms of size and weight than I want. Similar with the O12-40/2.8. I'm wondering if the Four Thirds O50/2 macro mighty be the right answer? I realize that with the adapter that lens is roughly similar in size and weight to the 12-40/2.8, but it would give me macro ability as well as an extra stop for low light.
I also intend to bring my iPhone and gimbal which will be mostly for video, but can also fill in any gaps for photos.
Thoughts?
- K
Good suggestion, John. You prompted me to dig out my 12-50. It checks a couple of the boxes of what I'm looking for. Unfortunately, I don't know if I got a bad copy or if it's me, but the experience only served to remind me why this lens was shoved way in the back of my gear shelf. I just don't find it a fun lens to use and I don't love the results. I really need to find it a new home.12-50 macro? Nearly indistinguishable from the mighty f/2 50 macro when in macro mode at 43mm and f/6. Light, fast focus and w/d resistant.
Not a bad lens at all.
I'm sure you'll be half right, Dan.Well, whatever you take it will be a trip of a lifetime and you'll get awesome photos.
Keith, it sounds as if you got a crappy copy.Good suggestion, John. You prompted me to dig out my 12-50. It checks a couple of the boxes of what I'm looking for. Unfortunately, I don't know if I got a bad copy or if it's me, but the experience only served to remind me why this lens was shoved way in the back of my gear shelf. I just don't find it a fun lens to use and I don't love the results. I really need to find it a new home.
- K