Hi! I'm wondering about taking it hiking in Vermont / new Hampshire, mountain / landscape, lakes, kids/cats/dogs! Weddings, portraits.
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For landscape and weddings you generally want a wider angle lens than this especially if you're shooting indoors. For kids and pets in an outdoor setting as well as portraits, this lens will work well.
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Great lens for all of the above. A little heavy for walking around but keep your camera on the neck strap and you won't have problems. Fantastid for portraits and weddings. Will be good all around.
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James, it's a big lens and on the heavier side. That said its awesome IQ is excellent for all around lens. Used by weddings guys as well. For hicking I would pack it in a Tarmac or loweprro backup style vertical bag as the lens/body combo will remind you that you are carying a hefty piece of gear. Do not strap it accross your shoulder attached to the body, as it will constantly weight and move when you hike. I find that on hikes and outdoor sports when I am constantly moving the 70-300 F5.6 is more practical.... But you would compromise on overall lens quality and 3 F stops speed. Hope this helps. James, it's a big lens and on the heavier side. That said its awesome IQ is excellent for all around lens. Used by weddings guys as well. For hicking I would pack it in a Tarmac or loweprro backup style vertical bag as the lens/body combo will remind you that you are carying a hefty piece of gear. Do not strap it accross your shoulder attached to the body, as it will constantly weight and move when you hike. I find that on hikes and outdoor sports when I am constantly moving the 70-300 F5.6 is more practical.... But you would compromise on overall lens quality and 3 F stops speed. Hope this... » Read More James, it's a big lens and on the heavier side. That said its awesome IQ is excellent for all around lens. Used by weddings guys as well. For hicking I would pack it in a Tarmac or loweprro backup style vertical bag as the lens/body combo will remind you that you are carying a hefty piece of gear. Do not strap it accross your shoulder attached to the body, as it will constantly weight and move when you hike. I find that on hikes and outdoor sports when I am constantly moving the 70-300 F5.6 is more practical.... But you would compromise on overall lens quality and 3 F stops speed. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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James, it's a big lens and on the heavier side. That said its awesome IQ is excellent for all around lens. Used by weddings guys as well. For hicking I would pack it in a Tarmac or loweprro backup style vertical bag as the lens/body combo will remind you that you are carying a hefty piece of gear. Do not strap it accross your shoulder attached to the body, as it will constantly weight and move when you hike. I find that on hikes and outdoor sports when I am constantly moving the 70-300 F5.6 is more practical.... But you would compromise on overall lens quality and 3 F stops speed. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I shot a wedding last month and it worked great. Ultra fast recycle time.
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Sounds like you have it all! Camera, film ,but you might get a tripod. Good for selfies and family. Roy R. NM
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I shoot a canon mark III, and a very heavy, canon 300mm. It works like a dream. I shot sports and have to roam around a lot!
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No, and I really miss having one. I take a lot of pictures outside, in the winter the snow causes glare and in the summer the sun and glare from the water make it very hard to frame a picture. I wouldn't buy a camera without one again, I miss it much more than I thought I would.
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I am very pleased with my pictures indoors and out, action and scenes, zoom and pan, so far, but have yet to explore the camera exhaustively in all modes and environments as yet. Ask me next year this time!
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Les, thanks much. Very helpful, although I'm still torn. Yes, it would be great to hear from people with hands on experience or to see a review by a pro. I'm going on a trip in November, so will buy something before then.
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I highly recommend it. I also do long distant, ultralight hiking. I think it's several ounces, but it's definitely worth it.
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I'm off to Tatry mountains May 3rd and will stick with my Pentax k10 kit and one prime, TBD, plus Canon SD880. Not exactly a light package :-)
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yes, I love this camera. just went to Colorado in June and it took awesome photos.
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Telephoto lens is a good question. I dont have a big lens in my arsenal. But love using with what I use and wished I had it a lot sooner. I don't even notice it there with every movement I do while hiking. Way better than a sling that keeps the camera banging your hip.
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i took some awesome pix of the super moon last fall. i was able to see the moon details. i was thrilled with the results. i used the zoom at full extension ,but had to brace the camera with my body.
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This lens is great for portraits, and outdoors. It's a great all around lens. I use it for taking pictures of my kids and for taking pictures of my garden. I love it!
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LOL! good luck!! I use an old Army duffel bag.Holds stakes and footprint too.Happy Trails!
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Yes! Our family and sibblings went down the Anamas River in Durango, Colorado. They made it with Beers and ice in the certer cooler. Super fun and worth the investment! Sue
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Sure! During fairly calm weather it should be great. Do you have the skeg? Very useful.
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Yes! works beautifully for me, I can take a picture and post it once i get home. And its portable, i can move it when needed for various sun times and seasons. Really like it.