tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32272622.post5407714546054406037..comments2023-07-25T12:51:47.245+01:00Comments on KT Lindsay Photography: Can a photographer travel light?kT LindSAyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085558747955402567noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32272622.post-41798814884033320232008-12-05T21:06:00.000+01:002008-12-05T21:06:00.000+01:00Peru and Ecuador!Jealous!Good luck, I wouldn't wor...Peru and Ecuador!<BR/>Jealous!<BR/><BR/>Good luck, I wouldn't worry too much about choice of lens, I have found that whatever lens you have you can find creative and satisfying ways of capturing whatever place you're in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32272622.post-68800902815759229562008-12-03T04:18:00.000+01:002008-12-03T04:18:00.000+01:00Hello--I read your post on DPS and wanted to recom...Hello--I read your post on DPS and wanted to recommend a camera bag: I just purchased a Domke F-3 backpack, which holds my XT/350D with battery grip and 17-85 IS lens attached, 70-200 f/4L with hood reversed, Tokina 12-24 with hood reversed, 50 f/1.8, filters, 430EX flash, battery chargers, water bottle, Palm PDA, mobile phone, small books, memory cards, snacks, etc. But, best of all, it doesn't look like a camera bag. And if you wanted to take only 1 or 2 lenses, you'd just have that much more room to carry other things. My travel lens is the 17-85 IS. It's gotten a bad rap due to the harsh distortions at 17mm and CA's, but it's surprising ly sharp and colorful and once you realize the flaws are easily fixed with software you begin to appreciate its benefits (IS, USM, metal mount, small size/weight). Best of luck and have fun.Ed V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10752806236703095939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32272622.post-65866075375392180512008-12-03T02:28:00.001+01:002008-12-03T02:28:00.001+01:00I feel your pain! I have a quick trip to Uganda ne...I feel your pain! I have a quick trip to Uganda next week for business and I have to tell my Tokina 11-16mm f?2.8 and my Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 that they can not come. I will be taking the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 only (but might grab the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 at the last moment). I am fighting the urge to buy a new lens either the new Tamron 18-270mm or the Nikon 18-200mm but the urge is strong and I might not be able to hold back. <BR/><BR/>For me the key is - short trip - site visits limited to health centers I have been to before and most of my time in the capital city. Photo ops are street scenes and people. <BR/><BR/>I was in Peru 18 years ago and there is a wide range of scenery. I would take a telephoto with a range like the Nikon or the Tamron which both are f/3.5 to 5.6 I think, and one low light lens like a 50mm f/2.8 or 1.4. You will want something that is not so big when you are in urban places both because it screams "rich person" and is intimidating to people. (and don't be surprised or otherwise offended if people ask you to give them money when you take their picture - keep some small change in you pocket and give with a glad heart!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32272622.post-5458438887339413852008-12-03T02:28:00.000+01:002008-12-03T02:28:00.000+01:00I'm getting ready for six weeks in Argentina (leav...I'm getting ready for six weeks in Argentina (leave Thursday) and am going through the same ordeal. I got really frustrated with the bulkiness of it all last week and got a G10. I'm trial packing now to gauge the impact of also bringing the digital rebel and a couple of lenses. And maybe a tripod. And definitely my laptop. And since I'm bring all that stuff, there's no point in leaving the polarizer and split neutral density filter.<BR/><BR/>I think the answer to your posted question is .... no.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600109954152443946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32272622.post-17744645545479445322008-12-03T01:37:00.000+01:002008-12-03T01:37:00.000+01:00Take a look at the Sigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC ...Take a look at the Sigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS; I bought one about a year ago and it's become my go-to lens for light travel. Plus, Amazon is showing a good price right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com