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Optimal photo kit for WDW?
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WDWFigment
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Scenarios are infinite without any constraints, so I'll just go with everything the same as right now, except money is no constraint. Also assume that WDW is still a vacation (meaning I don't want to bring any assistants or carry too much gear).
Nikon D3x (carry all days)
Nikkor 14-24 2.8
Nikkor 24-70 2.8
Nikkor 70-200 2.8
Nikkor 85 1.4
Nikkor 50 1.4
Nikkor 16 fisheye
Nikon 2x tele
I would carry 5 lenses at a time, with the top three always in the bag. What can I say, I'm easy to please. I don't think I'd really use any more exotic glass at WDW.
Nikon D3x (carry all days)
Nikkor 14-24 2.8
Nikkor 24-70 2.8
Nikkor 70-200 2.8
Nikkor 85 1.4
Nikkor 50 1.4
Nikkor 16 fisheye
Nikon 2x tele
I would carry 5 lenses at a time, with the top three always in the bag. What can I say, I'm easy to please. I don't think I'd really use any more exotic glass at WDW.
I'm with Tom on the not wanting assistants. I like to control all my shot, and having a crew would make it feel like work not fun. Second I want to shoot over night and into the morning. I know we have all shot sun sets from all over the parks but what about a sun rise over looking WSL w/ Mexico and china on the far banks. An all night shoot with no security guards huffing and puffing would be a dream in and of itself.
Given the amount of gear I have I feel bad even asking for anything else however I would love a good tilt shift lens and to get access to the roof tops of main street or even the apartment in the castle. I could have fun with that far days.<o
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Given the amount of gear I have I feel bad even asking for anything else however I would love a good tilt shift lens and to get access to the roof tops of main street or even the apartment in the castle. I could have fun with that far days.<o
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PhotoDave219
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For WDW?
Everything Tom said, but give an 85/2.8 Tilt Shift as well AND an 80-400/4-5.6 and I'll take D3s instead. I want the video mode.
Everything Tom said, but give an 85/2.8 Tilt Shift as well AND an 80-400/4-5.6 and I'll take D3s instead. I want the video mode.
WDWFigment
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Funny, I almost added the new 200-400 and a tilt shift lens, but then I thought, "do I really want to carry all this crap" (with regard to the 200-400), and that I've never used a T/S, and I think the learning curve is fairly steep, so I opted against the T/S, and for the 2x tele instead of the 200-400 (not quite the same, I know, but sufficient).
PhotoDave219
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I used the 200-400 the other day; it was my boss'. Sweet & sharp but heavy as hell and looks like an RPG.
if money is no issue then i'd probably get a 300mm or 400mm lens with 2.8 aperture capability that would be really great.
What I recommend tho, in a more realistic sense would be an 18-200mm lens. covers everything you would need. 1.8 aperture prime lens would also come in handy for portrait shots
What I recommend tho, in a more realistic sense would be an 18-200mm lens. covers everything you would need. 1.8 aperture prime lens would also come in handy for portrait shots
PhotoDave219
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Trust me, you really dont want to carry around a 400/2.8. Theyre a good 15 pounds and when i shoot with one, i always have my left arm outstretched to hold the lens cover to keep it steady, even on a monopod. After 2 weeks of tennis, i couldnt pick up anything.
PhotoDave219
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I'll take the fisheye and the 12-17(00). 