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Topic: Best lens to take backpacking (Read 8714 times)
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Ally
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I am planning a backpacking trip to Europe later in the year. I'm relatively new to DSLR photography and only have 2 lenses for my 450, the two lens pack 18-55 and 55-250 that came packaged with the camera
Space will be at a premium and I'm wondering whether I can get by with one lens. But which one? I am quite prepared to buy another lens - plan at some stage to buy a macro that is suitable for both insect/flowers and portraits.
What would you suggest I take?
Thanks
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marcfs
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Consider the Canon 17-85mm 4.5-5.6 IS. This is a very good walking around lens that provides the equivalent of a 27-136mm 35mm equivalent. The IS will be very beneficial with 3 stops of stabilization. IQ is very respectable. Additionally consider taking a back-up P/S camera with you in case something happens to your 450.
Enjoy Europe.
Marc
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KeithB
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You also need to tell us what kind of things you like to shoot. If it is wildlife, the 85 mm might not be enough. I think you should stick with both lenses, Being EF-S, they are already about as small as you can get for that much focal length range.
A monopod or tripod might be nice since these are relatively slow lenses and you might want to steady things. A monopod can also doubles as a walking stick.
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