Camera/Lens recommendation for travel

mercphotomercphoto Registered Users Posts: 4,550 Major grins
edited December 12, 2007 in Cameras
Hey guys. I'm currently seriously considering selling my 1D Mark II body, possibly the 24-70/2.8L as well. Its an incredible combination, but as I don't do sports photography anymore this setup is a bit "much". In other words, its physically huge. I don't like travelling with it. And in May I'm hitting Hawaii for my honeymoon.

I'm considering a 40D. Much smaller size and weight, still a very capable body, and the sensor cleaning feature is a big selling point to me. Next consideration would be the lens to take. I have the 17-40/4L, which would be easy to travel with. I'm tossing the idea of the 24-105/4L instead, or the 28-135, which I used to own and liked quite a bit.

Suggestions? Thanks!
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited December 11, 2007
    mercphoto wrote:
    I'm tossing the idea of the 24-105/4L instead, or the 28-135, which I used to own and liked quite a bit.

    Throw in a 10-22, and you've got it covered. I've never owned a professional body. However, I did upgrade my well-used 20D to the 40D and I'm thrilled with it. I can't imagine that anybody would be unhappy with this body.

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,079 moderator
    edited December 11, 2007
    Hi Bill,

    The Canon 40D is on my radar as well!

    In my mind the ideal travel combination would be:

    One of the "super-wide" zooms (10-20mm-ish)
    Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
    Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
    Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

    That combination, on a crop body, will handle a vast majority of opportunities and subjects. Add a close-up adapter like the Canon 500D for the 70-200mm lens for those smaller subjects.
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
  • jdryan3jdryan3 Registered Users Posts: 1,353 Major grins
    edited December 11, 2007
    Have you considered the 5D? Full Frame and about the same size as the 40D. Works great with the L glass. I also have the 24-70, which replaced my 28-135. No comparison. Most of the threads here and elsewhere say the 24-70 & 24-105 are very comparable, the trade off being the extra stop vs extra length and IS.

    The 17-40 on a 5D would make a great combo for those Hawaiian sunsets and panos from atop the volcanos & mountains.
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2007
    If you can only take one, I'd opt for the 24-105. It's a happy compromise and very high quality.
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  • mercphotomercphoto Registered Users Posts: 4,550 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2007
    wxwax wrote:
    If you can only take one, I'd opt for the 24-105. It's a happy compromise and very high quality.
    I think that might be the ticket right there. Thanks!
    Bill Jurasz - Mercury Photography - Cedar Park, TX
    A former sports shooter
    Follow me at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bjurasz/
    My Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mercphoto?ref=hdr_shop_menu
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