For those who were inquiring what I carry on the road these days, here’s what’s currently in my bag:
Canon 5Dsr
Canon 1DX
11-24mm f4L
16-35mm f4L IS
24-70mm 2.8L II
100-400mm 4.5-5.6L IS II
500mm f4L IS II
1.4X III & 2X III
Canon 600EX Flash & ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter
I’ve recently added both the 11-24mm & Canon 5Dsr to my kit this year. The 11-24mm is an amazing wide-angle lens that opens up the door into new territory for wide-angle compositions and it’s the first rectilinear lens from Canon to go as wide as 11mm. I’ve also added the 5Dsr and have been nothing but impressed by the resolution this camera delivers, although 50mp does require some beefier memory cards and data storage, but a superb landscape camera all-around, especially when combined with the 11-24mm.
Overall this selection of lenses works well for me and my style of shooting. When I’m not on wildlife specific trips I usually leave the 500mm behind, especially when needing to travel light and the 100-400mm fills in nicely. For most of my work I tend to use the 16-35mm and 100-400mm and if I had to carry only two lenses, these would be it.
I have just been admiring some of your shots and this adds to my disappointment, I don’t think I will ever learn. I am a grandfather getting close to 70, and I am trying to learn photography. I have a Canon T5i with kit lenses, that I learned, “After Buying”, was not a wise choice. But, I am enjoying getting out
and also attempting to use the AV mode setting. I find it is far to easy, to go back to auto, when things don’t turn out right. It is a shame, that you don’t
offer any workshops in the Springfield or Eugene area. Remember, how you felt when you first started, and you will know how I feel. Thanks, for all of
the great photos. Regards, Bill Glass
Hi Bill,
Thanks for commenting and I can indeed relate to the feelings of frustration with learning the technical side of photography. Don’t give up just yet! Keep persisting. It will get easier, I promise. You may consider a class or local workshop in your area. Also photography clubs can be a great benefit. I find working with other photographers teaches me a lot and also spurs a lot of creativity. Happy shooting out there and I’ll be sure to let you know if I have any future workshops in your area. Thanks and take care!