Hi guys. A while ago I posted here about what lenses to get for WDW (and in general). I ended up going for a AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mmf/1.8 and a Tokina 11-16mm lens (along with the standard kit lens that comes with the Nikon D3300, I believe it's 18-55mm.
For my Disney trip I want to be able to have all these lenses available (or at least the 35mm and the ultra wide). I currently have a camera bag that looks like a lunch box, but I'm thinking I want to get a backpack style one so it's less in the way. What I like about my current back is all I do is pop open the top and pull out a lens real quick, but with a backpack I'd imagine it's a little more of a process since the whole bag has to open, be placed down, and everything has to be neatly put back into place.
But for ease of walking I think a backpack is the way to go. So, my question is, what is a good one to get. Note, I am somewhat interested in a telephoto lens so room for that would be nice. The only accessories I currently have are 2 filters, a little microfiber cloth, and I'll try to get some lens cleaner since my polarizing filter has a giant smudge for some reason on it. Also planning on getting one of those covers to put on a camera for when it rains so I can still take shots during a light rain (heavy rain I usually find myself inside so that shouldn't be an issue, but you never know if I'll get adventurous). And a tripod, which is definitely going to accompany me during nights. I do have a bag for the tripod so I already sling that over my shoulder, but it would be nice to just have it attach to a bag.
I don't know if this is all overkill, if I should just bring one lens when I'm out, but my mom is getting interested in photography, and while I like to use an ultra wide for landscape and building shots, she is more the portrait person, so the 35mm would be her go to lens.
Just curious what you guys use. What your tactics are for going into a park. Maybe it's better to go in with one lens and if I see something for another one, come back later with it (not that hard, will be there for I think a week, and staying on Disney property, so everything is easily accessible, though nights are more structured so they may be harder to get back to).
Thanks for your advice. I'll also check out camera bags, but there are a very limited number of them in stock at stores near me, so if there are any stand out ones, be sure to let me know.
(also, are there any threads here on best spot to go for pictures of the night shows in WDW?)
For my Disney trip I want to be able to have all these lenses available (or at least the 35mm and the ultra wide). I currently have a camera bag that looks like a lunch box, but I'm thinking I want to get a backpack style one so it's less in the way. What I like about my current back is all I do is pop open the top and pull out a lens real quick, but with a backpack I'd imagine it's a little more of a process since the whole bag has to open, be placed down, and everything has to be neatly put back into place.
But for ease of walking I think a backpack is the way to go. So, my question is, what is a good one to get. Note, I am somewhat interested in a telephoto lens so room for that would be nice. The only accessories I currently have are 2 filters, a little microfiber cloth, and I'll try to get some lens cleaner since my polarizing filter has a giant smudge for some reason on it. Also planning on getting one of those covers to put on a camera for when it rains so I can still take shots during a light rain (heavy rain I usually find myself inside so that shouldn't be an issue, but you never know if I'll get adventurous). And a tripod, which is definitely going to accompany me during nights. I do have a bag for the tripod so I already sling that over my shoulder, but it would be nice to just have it attach to a bag.
I don't know if this is all overkill, if I should just bring one lens when I'm out, but my mom is getting interested in photography, and while I like to use an ultra wide for landscape and building shots, she is more the portrait person, so the 35mm would be her go to lens.
Just curious what you guys use. What your tactics are for going into a park. Maybe it's better to go in with one lens and if I see something for another one, come back later with it (not that hard, will be there for I think a week, and staying on Disney property, so everything is easily accessible, though nights are more structured so they may be harder to get back to).
Thanks for your advice. I'll also check out camera bags, but there are a very limited number of them in stock at stores near me, so if there are any stand out ones, be sure to let me know.
(also, are there any threads here on best spot to go for pictures of the night shows in WDW?)
My current kit (X-T1, 35/1.4, 18-55, 10-24 and MK-320 flash) fits nicely in a Tamrac Rally 4.
