Best Travel Camera + Lens Combo? (Canon R6 & RF 28-70 f/2.0)
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- We get lots of questions about "What's a great travel camera" or "Is the 28-70 a good lens for travel photography?!" Well in this episode we're answering those questions and helping you determine if you're a "big camera" travel person or an "iPhone" travel person!
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0:00 Intro
1:18 Camera vs iPhone Checklist: Point 1
4:28 Camera vs iPhone Checklist: Point 2
7:07 Camera vs iPhone Checklist: Point 3
8:48 Travel Camera?
10:29 28-70 Thoughts
14:07 Conclusion
As a traveler who takes his 600mm f4 on trips I applaud your taking this tiny lightweight lens with you.
The issue of camera anxiety on a trip is something a lot of people will relate to, and also the issue of not letting the camera, or taking photos, dominate things. That was very interesting.
Glad you liked it Sue!
@@KatelynJames
Hi Katelyn,
Would you recommend the 28-70 for dark indoors or something like a Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 EF with the width and aperture?
I appreciate that you bring issues of mindfulness and a wider perspective (no pun) to photography. I struggle with gear choices and this video highlights that the real choice is always about "who am I" and not "what gear is there to buy." Thank you!
that's whole new perspective on travel cam+lens combo but your statement is super convincing and actually makes sense.. everyone agrees RF28-70 is bulky and very heavy but if I can leave all other prime lenses home since you know you aren't really missing out much by only bringing 28-70 F2, then it suddenly starts to makes sense.
This came at the perfect time as we’re planning to spend a week at a large lake in a VRBO a few hours away, in a couple of weeks. Camera anxiety and fears of spending too much time obsessing over photos and the camera itself are both so close to home for me and your post was really helpful! Thanks for sharing your thoughts;)
Glad it was helpful!
This is PERFECT timing!! I’m going on a trip with some friends to Colorado next week.
I’m always know as the photographer girl…especially on our trips, but don’t wanna be consumed in it and miss out on the experience.
Thank you Katelyn and Ty!!! 🤩🤩
Glad it was helpful!
I just got the Tamron 35-150 2-2.8 lens and it's amazing!!! I shoot with Sony and coupled this with a 16-35 GM in a small 5l peak design sling on my trip to Europe and it was perfect! It covered everything.
Love it! Thanks for sharing!
I loved this! So helpful. I only have anxiety when I only have one camera but when there's a backup at home I'm good to go! Thanks for all the awesome content!
I loved this vid Ty and Katelyn! I think I lean towards being a “big camera” person more. I took the R6 + RF28-70 f2.0 to Disneyland just a few months ago and was super glad that I did. It was a whole lot more fun to try to get some fun shots despite having a *little bit* of camera anxiety.
Thanks for watching!
The one thing you have that is truly a great talent is noticing your own stress... and even knowing what will stress you and getting ahead of it. Just amazing to see that. It's rare and give yourself a big pat on the back for it. And, I thank you for reminding me to to do the same. I can relate to every part of this video. I have 2 grade school boys with some issues and traveling is immediately stressful. I have done photography my entire life, professionally and now as an 'enthusiast'... and I am trying to hone my skills for a side business doing art. We frequently travel to the coast and there are so many cool things to shoot there.
The thing I have to do is plan time to take photos alone. My family is not always ok with that.. and the weather or opportunities don't care about my planned time. I don't have a way to get models (yet) so I shoot wildlife and landscapes.. Taking bird photos shares some aspects of portraiture.. but for me to shoot at all, I have to find something that can be planned and squeezed into my life.
I also need to practice to remember how to shoot, use my camera, see light, etc. So, there is some stress to push myself to enjoy my passion. So, I balance that the best I can.
For travel... I've decided to upgrade and use the nicest smart phone camera I can get (Pixel 8pro or a Samsung S23) as my travel camera when I don't want my big camera. I've used Pixel's for years and the photos are better than the iphone's I've used. I currently have the Pixel 5 and an iphone 12. (2 phones for work, yay) The Pixel is way better in low light, wide angles, and portraits for me. The iphone is a little better for video. Just a thought; consider your needs for your smart phone and choose wisely. Some people are in the eco system of Apple or google, or Samsung, and the decision is already made.. but I don't care about that.
For me, throwing my camera in my laptop bag would be a guaranteed failure. It would get squeezed into the laptop in a long car ride, dropped by the kids 'helping' me, falling out of the over packed car, etc. Plus, it wouldn't make sense for me to carry that way to the beach, going for a hike to remote locations to shoot, etc. I still need a camera bag. But I like the idea of combining it with my laptop. So I'm getting the Mindshift Photocross 15 for my purposes. I have the 13 but I don't like a sling bag and it's a little too small.
Just some other points to consider for those in a similar dilemma.. and also wanted to thank you for being you. You're awesome!
-Carl
Thank you again Katelyn!!🙏🏻 Like your approach on discussing these kind of topics. Just came back from Mexico, and had the same kind of worries before the trip. But I figured, what the heck!! Brought my Canon R6 + RF 15-35 everywhere I went. And now have a beautiful landscape photo on the wall as a lasting memory while all of the worries are long gone! Keep up the good work!!
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Just what I needed. I’m in complete agreement on the 24-105 f4. F4 is just not what I’m looking for. Was looking at 24-70 vs 28-70 and I’m going with the 28-70.
Took this and the RF 100-500 on a recent trip. They were a perfect combo!
Thanks for watching!
I own this lens + canon r5, as my first proper camera in a very long time and also thought the 28-70 F2 L would be a really good travel camera. One thing you forgot to mention is the attention that the size of the lens gets from others. In a pro setting, this is fine, but when travelling to certain riskier places, that could be a big downside.
I have the Canon G9X I use for family holidays and such, rather than bringing my R6 most of the time. I think I'd be one who had too much camera anxiety for having the R6 along for travel, but still want something more than my phone. LOVE your channel 💗!
Thanks for watching Melody!!
Love this video! Amen to that, if we choose to buy a pro camera it means that we want that extra quality that we can't get with smartphones. One thing though, I highly recommend the 24-105mm for travel. It's got amazing range, it's not too heavy, it's very sharp across the entire range and this lens actually renders bokeh beautifully for an F4! You just have to be a bit more strategic about how you conpose your images, but once you do, you can get an impressive amount of background separation since compression is high at 105mm. You should give it a try if you have the chance!
Thanks for sharing!
I have no camera anxiety. Bought the 28-70 to start using it with clients (after 10years+ of being an amateur). I’ll think about taking this lens on personal trips more often!
Love it!
Rented the 28-70 on a recent trip to banff and i did not mind the weight at all. Its a great travel lens for me and what i shoot.
Totally agree!
Thanks! this was helpful.... I have the exact setup, taking it now.
I have the RF 28-70 f2 as well and absolutely love it. However it is so heavy and only use it for work.
I also own a variety of primes, but for travel, my go to is the RF 50 1.8 with my R6 (on a spider holster). It's small, light, and capable of taking beautiful photos. The Spider holster also keeps it comfortable for me and is always on my waist so I don't have to reach for it in my bag. I also bring my GoPro and my cellphone.
Thanks for sharing!
I have this exact setup and take it most places I travel. That and my RF70-200 2.8 are my go to lenses for family trips.
Love it! Thanks for watching!!
Literally read my mind and answered my questions! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I’m a shooter and never regret bringing the gear, especially for the family stuff. I find the R5+28-70 works any situation, but if i need to be light and nimble I roll with the RP+24-105L for landscapes or a set of 16-35-50 RF primes for portraits. The 28-70 is not bulky or heavy, especially if you workout like Jared Polin and me 😂
Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching!
I'm using the 28-70 with the R5 and i LOVE it (2nd camera is R5+85RF). The 28-70 is perfect lens for wedding photography: Insanely versatile, fast, super sharp and wide aperture. But honestly the 28-70 is way to big and heavy for tranvel photography. And also, as you said, I have too high demands on myself for travel photography, so it's difficult to find a good balance between "enjoying your vacation" and "spending time and affort to take great photos". So mostly i'm just using my iPhone and i'm often impressed by it's picture quality.
Totally get it!! Thanks for sharing!
@@KatelynJames Not convinced. I am old, 75, a little unbalanced, but still traveling. No need for the glass on this. Kit 24-105 is enough. Actually, 35mm 1.8 is enough.
This is why the X100V is truly the best travel camera. Sure it only has a 23mm lens (35mm FF equivalent) but honestly it forces you to take photos at one focal length and you can throw it in a sling bag or a small pocket of your everyday bag. Plus, Fuji colors and film simulations are amazing.
Thanks for watching!
Being a Fuji user, I find the X100V to be the best travel camera. Even when I take the TCL and WCL converters, and a small flash, it's light, compact, and takes great photos.
But if I take my XT-4, I'll take the 16-55mm f2.8, which is "equivalent" to the Canon 28-70mm.
Thanks for sharing Stuart!
Love watching and learning from your videos. Could you share with us what type/brand lens filter do you use the most especially during wedding event. Thanks!
THANK YOU!! My husband and I are 5 days out from a huge hiking trip to Utah and I was thinking of bringing my R6, but we’re having our portraits done by another photographer out there and we already use my iPhone photos for canvases around my house. Plus I would be so consumed and stressed by it. I think I just needed to hear it.
Glad it was helpful! Have fun!!
Thanks for this! I’m still trying to decide if I invest in the 28-70 f2, or just get the 24-70 f2.8 at about $1000 less (Canadian dollars). A lot of people comment about the weight of this lens, but seeing another woman using it (and loving it!) is reassuring 😁
We are taking a big trip next year and I am hoping to take my r6.
F2 is a full stop of light more than f2.8 so that means twice as much light reaches the sensor which is key if you have to shoot in low light like food or people in a dark restaurant.
Last week I went to Sweden to see my family, at arrival to the airport I went to pick up my 28-70 which I ordered 10 months ago. No.1 travel lens!
Very nice!
Yes! I took the 28-70 to Yosemite and loved it! I shot everything handled. I also brought along the 70-200 and rarely used it. But, I disagree with the smaller travel camera is not needed idea. I took an European trip with my wife this June and I did not want to bring the R5. I took my M10 and 35 and 50 prime which fit in a small shoulder non camera bag. The R5 plus 28-70 will take up half a bistro table in Paris. I was able to print my wife a 16x16 photo book, and iphone would not be up to the task.
Love Yosemite!
Those photos of you and your husband at the lake are amazing! When me and my wife are going traveling, I bring the kit & caboodle, R6, 100-500, 14-35 & the 24-240, my back is suffering but I can't imagine going without it. My anxiety comes before the trip, when we're packing and I realize I can't fit everything in my backpack and have to leave something at home. 😵💫
Thanks for watching!
The 24-240 is the bomb. That's my normal walking around lens. I will also travel with a Sigma 60-600 (with an adaptor) if I'm going somewhere where I might spend a morning shooting birds. I just spent four months in Italy, and the 24-240 was great for almost any shot, sunsets, cityscapes, inside churches, paintings inside museums, ect.
Thank you! People are often picking the travel based on how small and compact it is. But I pick based on versatility and convenience. So there's one question I would ask someone: when you're walking around on a trip, do you have a backpack or messenger bag or do you walk with nothing? I noticed that as people get older they carry less. If I was at the point where I carried nothing I would not take this camera. I always brought prime lenses because on travel trips you have little control over lighting and are often in very dark situations. So I often brought my 16, 24, 35, and 85 lenses. If it was up to me, I would just bring the 35/85 combo and be done. But there would be times when they want the entire table of 10+ people in the shot. Or they want the entire building facade in the frame. So I was constantly switching lens even on the go. I ended up leaving uncapped lens (both from and rear) to speed up the swap which is another point of terror that I had to adapt to. But with the 28-70 I left all those lenses at home. Individually the 28-70 is a massive lens but it's much easier to pack than a 16+24+35+85. So now I bring the 16 and 28-70 and I'm done. The 28-70 will produce better images than any other travel lens. A lot of people don't realize that f2 is a full stop of light greater than f2.8 which is the reason I would never use the 24-70 f2.8 lenses that other cameras use. And for a lot of places I'll never be there ever again so I would rather preserve the images from my canon r5 than my smartphone. Even if it's a travel photoshoot, I feel comfortable taking only the 28-70 where previously I would have anxiety not having all my primes.
Thanks for the candid and informative presentation. I am simply an armature photographer with the R6 and RP. I use the RP for leisure travelling and the R6 if I expect to capture scenery shots or a little bit of wild life. By the way, I believe the RP with the EF 40mm f2.8 plus the EF to R adapter is good enough for me.
The 40mm pancake is one of my fav lenses for travel and street photo. You have a good plan
Thanks for sharing!
Hi, using RP as well while traveling with RF 50 and/or RF16. Fitting in my pocket, no backpack needed.
RP+RF50 still cheaper than an iPhone 13 pro in my country
clicked for 28-70, unexpectedly got a lot of good information to think about when traveling with a camera!
Thanks for watching!
just went through the exact same though process in deciding my next lens set-up. on my last trip to tokyo, I brought my 5DIV with 35/L and 85L, as i like my travel portraits and like composing pictures through isolating details in a subject. but the combined weight of this three just wore me down. Also in street, having to change lenses will cause you to miss the shot, like how i missed a shot of a geisha walking down the street.
after the trip i was bent on resetting my setup, and i came across the 28-70. The idea of a fast zoom that can replace two primes seduced me big time. plus the total weight of a single 28-70 with an R5 is far manageable than multiple primes. got the 28-70 enroute and can't wait!
Wow, this video is right on time. We are planning a dream trip to Japan and I’m trying to decide on taking my camera and which lens. 70-200? 50mm? All the accessories….. it’s overwhelming. I don’t want to miss an awesome photo op, but I also want to enjoy being there
Glad it was helpful!
I still have a DSLR, but I think you've just about sold me on getting the closest version of this lens for my Canon Rebel t3i. I've got a vacation coming up in two weeks and I have every intention of taking and using my "big camera" and my iPhone, whichever feels right for that day and/or stop.
Love that!
Hi Katelyn, do you use a filter on this lens and if so, which one?
Thank you
I one hundred percent agree with you.
I actually take my Canon EOS R6 with my Canon RF 28-70 F2 L ISM AND my Canon Battery Grip BG-R10 (with two batteries) with me as my camera and lens of choice.
To make sure that it does not slip out of my hand I use a Peak Design cuff.
I have carried this so often that the weight is not an issue.
The RF 28-70 F2 L USM is too good a lens to leave at home.
Thanks for watching!
Hey Katelyn, what bag do you use for travel? Do you use just a normal bag or an actual camera bag that doubles as your travel bag?
I travel with the r6+28-70f2 and a fuji xt3 +35mm. There have been several situations where the venue or tourist place will not allow you to bring in a "professional camera" (R6). And then the fuji+35mm came in clutch for these situations.
Hi,
Using the RP + RF50 and/or RF16, everything in a little bag or in a pocket of the jacket while traveling.
Raining a little bit? Well some plastic wrap around.
Still cheaper than iPhone13 Pro in my country (RP + RF50).
Not carrying R6 + L zoom for weight and size reason during travel
Thanks for watching!
I love how your videos cover everything we think about! Thanks! I’ve thought about this a lot and have a little travel experience. On a recent trip, I took my older Canon G11 and dSLR. While the compact G11 was okay for some shots (similar to having an iPhone), I lost a few shots due to slow reset and was quickly glad I took the dSLR I was so familiar with. Keeping it in a compact Lowepro Toploader with no vertical grip, I was relieved of any anxiety and so happy I took it. Since our vacation presented nice views much like your Jackson Hole trip, I wanted to keep the background in clear view (did not want to blur it), so a slow lens was perfect and I was less worried about the lens. I find fast lenses ideal when I’m shooting in locations with distracting backgrounds so I can blur them. So I’m curious, did you take a lot of shots with your 28-70 at wide open aperture with that beautiful background? I agree on the iPhone at Disney. So my thought is take the nice camera body, but take a less expensive lens suitable for the area (or take a cheap prime and Kit zoom like the 24-105 f4). Like you, I try to keep myself in check about spending more time with my wife enjoying the vaca and moderate my time behind the lens.
Glad it was helpful!
When you're traveling or capturing daily family moments, do you typically use lens filters or do you prefer to not put another layer of glass on your lenses? Thanks.
Great timing and great thoughts! Headed to Vancouver Island next month and that place is so stunning. I haven't been since I was a child and it delights me to think of taking beautiful photos everywhere we go. *BUT* we are camping and despite having a large vehicle space will be tight! I may feel a bit guilty for using some space to bring "the good camera" along. Plus camping = dirty kids and dirty stuff everywhere! I haven't made my mind up yet.
Have fun!!
Going on an epic Europe trip next month! This was perfect!!!
Thanks for watching!
I went on Asia trip in June for 3wks, this is so relatable. I took my R6, my 85mm f1.2 and 70-200 f2.8, because my brother is also a prof photographer and we were planning to shoot lots in Singapore and Philippines. The anxiety I had during the trips skyrocketed.
Hi CorgisAndMe! How was the experience with the 85/1.2? Was considering 35mm 1.8 / 85mm 1.2 combo, or 24mm 1.8 / 50mm 1.2 combo! Thanks!!
@@TiMb0g1773 worth the 💰😁 it's sleek, it's a camera lens on steroids lol!
it's def a must have !
@@corgisandme8289 Thanks for sharing, might go with the 35/85 combo :)
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Mama Swoo has travelled some parts of the world past 40 years with different camera systems. Our next trip to Italy (Venice and the Dolomites) for two weeks in Sept will involve one DJI Mini 3 Pro drone, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and two film cameras. A Canon Rebel G with a 35-70 zoom. A Canon A1 with a 35-70 zoom. Either Kodak Ektar or Ilford HP5. My canon R6 will be home on her own vacation. Lol.
haha!! People forget maybe the camera needs a vacation!!
Going on regular trips to the lake or longer trips I always pack my 24-70 (haven’t bit the bullet on the 28-70 yet as the 24-70 still fits my needs).
Makes sense! Thanks for watching!
I bring this lens with a r3 everywhere. The problem is that some places won't allow it like how you mentioned. Like sports stadiums, concert or other indoor events. I also waste a lot of time doing these search since it's hard to find the policy for each event. Unfortunately, indoor events are extremely dark to use cellphones for photos. Like a monster trucks event. I ended up shooting a video on a cellphone instead, to lower the iso due to the lower shutter of 1/50. Haha.
I bought myself a sony 6400 as a back up/travel camera a while ago and its so small and light so its great for traveling and not having to carry a heavy back pack and it calms down my anxiety knowing my big camera stayed home.
Thanks for sharing Irma!
Great lens. I used it plus the 85 1.2 on a shoot today!
Love that!
My 3 person family are going to Paris next month. I have an R6 and 24-70 2.8. I have the option to borrow the 28-70 from my neighbor. I was also thinking of simply renting the Leica Q3 to lessen the footprint. Thoughts?
Hi Katelyn, I got over the anxiety after going on a European trip in 2000 where I started solo, and my wife joined me for a group tour in the Swiss Alps. Carried 2 film bodies and 4 lenses but on 56-year-old legs. Later on, I carried Canon EOS APSC sensor camera and one or two lenses. More recently I reverted to an approximation of my HS Newspaper rig, with an EOS 77D, and a 24mm f2.8 pancake. Zoom with my feet and 26MP's allow some room to crop. Since I never had the orgasmic result (Outside of workshops when I borrowed a 200mm f2.0) of a seriously wide-open quality lens, I settle for what I can do with what I have--and learned to use 65+ years ago. I am still trying to cope on 78-year-old legs.
Conclusion, using my iPhone is such an insulting photo experience, similar to the disposal cameras of old, that unless it is an emergency incident to document, I refuse to use the lame pre-school sliders to take anything more than a snap, snap, snap----er, yeah shot. And I even have 3 camera apps.
Love your content, your work and consistent positive, insightful attitude!
C
Maybe I'll take a photo walk with my grandson and learn to use the iPhone. Looking back, I've proven I can do quality work with "seriously wanting" equipment. I bet there is a way to conquer the iPhone, too.
Thanks for watching!
So funny this video was in my email, I leave next week to Florida (from NY) and I’ve been debating on taking my r6. I have so many weddings this season that I’m too paranoid to bring it, I decided to bring my 80d.
Love it Ryan!! Have a great trip!
I have a Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L on the way. Returning my 24-70. Appreciate you.
Thanks for watching!
Some great points here. I take my “big” camera everywhere every time because that’s just who I am. Most of the time for me I wouldn’t enjoy a vacation without my camera. The reason I take the 24-105 instead of the 28-70 has nothing to do with weight and more to do with the extra 4mm at the wide end. I just find 28 isn’t wide enough for “everything” where 24 almost is. I also like the extra reach on the long end.
Do you neeeeed an 85 1.8 if you already have the 28-70 2.8?
I went to Paris in April to fulfill my 33-year longtime dream trip and took my R6 and rented both a RF 24-70 f2.8 and a RF 15-35 f2.8. I never took the 24-70 off the camera. I wish I had taken the 15-35mm to the Louvre and Versailles because indoor shots aren’t as great with the longer focal length lens, even at 24mm. I have distortion on the artwork shots of the grand format paintings and also had to step further back to get the shots which made it so I had people in the photos a lot of the time. If I had the 15-35 on the R6 in those instances, I would have fared much better. I think it’s important to know what you are really wanting to photograph. If I had been outdoors I would have been fine with the 24-70 focal length range. The 28-70 would have been a tad too tight for my indoor museum shots, but would have worked okay. Thanks for the video and thoughts, Katelyn. I used both my R6 AND my iPhone 12 Pro. The R6 took MUCH better photos, especially in the darker rooms and outdoors at night. I will always be taking my pro camera on my trips where I want to capture artwork-worthy photos. It’s worth it to me.
Thanks for sharing Amber! Great points!
Going in October and your comment has helped so much. Thank you
Which laptop bag do you use heading out the door that holds your laptop and your camera?
A Kelly Moore bag!
any suggestion for camera bag or back pack suitable for traveling, especially taking on the plane. Thanks
When traveling to weddings we use the amzn.to/3uNBDuC
This is why I love my Fuji cameras. I also use an R5 and R6 for weddings, but if I'm travelling, I'll use my X100V or X-T4. When I hold my Canon cameras it just feels like "work", but my Fuji cameras are for me; specifically weekends with the family, day trips or any other kind of trips. It just seems too much to bring my R5 with a 28-70.
Thanks for sharing!!
That was great advice Katelyn! The camera and lens would def come with... I want that lens so bad for my R6 camera. I pre ordered it on B & H and ended up canceling due to no delivery date. Can you advise where I can purchase it sooner?
I wish I could be more help!
Loved this video. Also a 28-70 2.0 owner here. It has not left my sight even on trips just for fun! OH! Important question here! What bag are you using to carry both your laptop and your 28-70?! I’ve been looking for the right one but I’m not sure why it’s been so hard to find one! Please share a link if possible!🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for sharing!
@@KatelynJames : of course But what about the question about the bag?😂😭
@@KatelynJames : I guess it’s a secret bag you can’t share 😭😂
I always take my camera when I travel, big lens and all, I want the prettiest memories. Also as I've grown older and my family is all passing away... having amazing beautiful pictures of family members when I visit is priceless. My photos become our history and treasures that can't be replaced. :). iPhone pics are nice, but just not the same.
I have a question though - do you ever use ND filters outdoors for weddings?
Thanks for sharing! I don't use ND Filters! we use: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/756819-REG/B_W_66_1066112_82mm_XS_Pro_NANO_Clear.html
Wow do you know your students and what they need 😄 I leave for the Bahamas tomorrow and have been on edge with the decision to bring my r6
Have fun!!
great video. I must say with my Samsung phone, the ai processing of landscape photos is much better than my landscape photos with hours of editing in lightroom and photoshop . It's probably a me thing but my frined went to some canyon recently and his wife's straight out of iphone photos were much better than his wide angle full frame camera photos. With that said, with portraits, definently a mirrorless or ff sensor makes a huge difference. I'd say a good middle ground is the new 24/1,8 lens and then using the 1 button crop shortcut so it acts as 2 lens. that's a nice and light combo for travel and it has the background separation of about f1.8. so many things to consider when travelling. i wish i could take my r6+85/1.2 everywhere, but it's pretty big package, even a 50/1.8 with crop mode combo might be a great idea too. 24/1.8 and a 50/1.8 + r6 and using the crop modes to double up the lens (kinda) would be my thing for my next trip, oh that's next week
Thanks for sharing!
Rumor has it that a Version II of this Lens is coming out later this year, with faster aperture and I.S. That one is probably gonna be hevier than two 85mm 1.2's with all that added glass and IS.
I △⃒⃘lwayϟ take my camera to our camping trips in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. I used to only have a 50mm so that’s what I took and as I was learning photography more and more it was just great to practice in a different location than I’m used to shooting in.
So for the portraits of just you and Michael, did you have friends handle your camera? How did you manage taking those? I know you said for group shots you had strangers but you can’t always count on strangers getting awesome shots and the Jenny Lake portraits are definitely curious! (Btw I grew up in Idaho and my science class took a horseback riding field trip to Jenny Lake. It’s so beautiful!)
Yes our friends are also photographers! So that is helpful haha
Hi Katelyn, I watch your videos just because I simply think you are honest with the information you share. This being said, I want to ask you: I own an R6 and I love it, even though I've been very tempted to get the R5 just because I'm into bird photography also and higher res images are crucial for cropping. But aside from that, I want your opinion so I can make a decision in regard of the RF 28-70 lens. I don't have the steadiest hand when it comes to hand held shots and just want to know if the IBIS of the R6 is good enough to rely on given that this lens has no IS (all my lenses have IS, so). Your answer will help me decide if I get the RF 28-70 or the RF 24-70, which, as you know, does have the IS feature, but the sharpness of the RF 28-70, according to the reviews I've seen, is unmatchable....prime like.
Thank you in advance, Katelyn
Would you recommend the battery grip that is available for R6?
I don't use one, wish I could be more help!
suer! fantastic uploading, Katelyn~)
Glad you like it!
Wish I had purchased the 28-70 when it came out. I was thinking about weight and should have just bought the lens considering I do a lot of studio work and very little outdoor work. Everything mentioned in this video goes through my mind all the time. My wife is the voice in the back of my head that is always saying "Do not drop the camera." So I end up not taking the camera with me.
I've been debating about a smaller camera just nothing has been appealing. I'll have to wait.
Thanks for sharing!
What filter do you have on your 28-70? I'm curious as it's such an expensive lens and that stresses me out having exposed glass. TIA
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@@KatelynJames is the 82mm correct or should it be 95mm thread?
What lens filter do you use? And does it effect your images?
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/756819-REG/B_W_66_1066112_82mm_XS_Pro_NANO_Clear.html
it does not affect the image
The only anxiety I have is pulling out the camera and lens in the city and being way too noticeable. When people start saying "Nice camera" as they walk by I worry. But I have always brought the good camera, the 24-70 and the 70-200. And yeah, I think we all get told to put the camera down for a while.
haha love it!
Just wanted to add I did take my GoPro and I enjoyed that...
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Not a photographer haha. But the pictures you took at Jackson Hole are just beautiful. Is there any way we could purchase some of the landscape ones from you? The one you took of the canyon and the snowy mountains are just amazing.
That is so sweet! We don't have a way to do that, but we can look into it!
question is, do I take that WITH the 70-200 F2.8, or just take the 28-70?
We only do the 28-70
I'm in the same dilemma where i'm trying to decide to bring my r5 with the 28-70 f2.0 L or my m6 mark ii with the ef-m 32mm f1.4 to a trip to in september. I wanna take great pics as the trips is adults only and no kids around. Can anyone of you guys help me decide?
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@@petitwhite6366 i brought the RF28-70, RF 70-200 and the RF15-35. I also brought along my EL-1 Speedlite. Took some amazing shots in phuket.
Do you still use back button focus when you hand it to strangers?
Maybe program a c1-c3 for handing to strangers?
I have a camera problem when I go on a trip. For instants we went on a weekend trip and I pack more camera gear then we have suitcase. And I only used one camera 2 lens, one flash I keep the Sony Al with me all the time with no bag.stressful I think I may have gave the camera more attention than my friends.I had just received my z9 after 9 mouth’s waiting and did not even get it out of the bag.
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I'm dying to know what this magic computer and camera bag is-- or just what sort of shape it is! Any chance you can find something similar to share?? THANK YOU!
something like this: www.kellymoorebag.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-libby-2
I feel this pain!
I have an R5 and a few lenses, but it stays at home on trips with kids abroad, the MFT format does a good enough job for me. I want the FF canon but but it's not practical for me
5 years BC (before children!) I took my 7Dii on a trip with several large lenses. The carry-on luggage was too heavy, so I had to put some into my wife's hand luggage to balance things out.... then I carried that too of course.
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Interesting thoughts
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4:30 that is me....I feel like it will detract from the vacation in some instanced. We went to Mexico and I really really want to take my camera with me but, I knew I would want to take all kinds of pictures and maybe even to a family portrait. I knew my family would be huffing their breath at me so I didn't take it. 😞 I missed it. I think it was the right decision but at the same time I wish I had it.
Totally Get it!!
Don’t dis my 24-105 f4.0! I love the wide zoom range, travel or not. It’s the only lens I have at the moment. At the same time, I want to upgrade to the larger aperture lenses without having to buy 5 lenses. That 28-70 f2.0 keeps popping up on my radar. So, I am a caught between wanting a 15-35 f2.8; a 70-200 2.8, and that 28-70 beast. Oh, Disney, young kids-iPhone all the way.
What camera you use to record this video?
That is a Tyler Question!
Where do you print books from trips?
Blurb Books
What kind of computer bag do you have that your camera will fit in?
Something like this: www.kellymoorebag.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-libby-2
Omg, so my husband doesn’t want me to take my camera to Mexico but I do want to take it. 😩
So stressed out. I wasn’t before my husband mentioned tho. Have you been to another country and felt afraid of someone taking your camera?
I am just much more protective of it when I am in a new place!
Before i had Lumix Lx1 for Travel and Canon R6 for "Business" now i selled my Lumix and use only Iphone. It's to much stressfull bring the big one around with me.
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Going to Iceland in two months, my problem is which Lenses to take.I don’t want to be loaded down with a bunch of …… well everything
Makes sense!
is 20 megapixels is enough for landscape photography?
Im not a landscape photographer. Wish I could help
Well, it takes me 2 days to decide what camera and lenses to take, and then 20 minutes to pack the rest for my trips ... I do like to have backup body with another lenses with me.
And how do you take photos and edit them on a trip ?
What do you mean? I bring my laptop. Thanks for watching!
Oh yes sorry my question was really bad 😆. I had the impression that you take the same kind of photos and edit them in the same style than when you are on a wedding. Is it just an impression ? How do you make sure that your photos doesn’t look the same between your work and your trips ?
I find it too expensive. My go to lens for landscapes and outdoors is still my Canon 24-70 mm f4 IS, which I can still use on my R6 with an adaptor