Quote Originally Posted by peety3 View Post
Some may remember my previous threads on picking lenses for an Alaska cruise, this being one of them: https://community.the-digital-pictur...ead.php?t=8029

We're headed back to Alaska in September, and I'm on the fence for what to take. Assume we're doing a wildlife excursion in Ketchikan (commercial fishing demonstration/catch&release, with a variety of other wildlife while enroute), a whale watch/photo safari in Juneau, perhaps a trip to Kroschel Animal Refuge in Haines, and the typical viewing from the ship all along the way.

Here's what's pretty well set in my mind: 1Dx with 100-400 II (hanging from my right shoulder), 5DsR with 600/4 with 1.4x or 2x TCs (I plan to rent both) on a monopod.

Here's the question that's left: assume 5D Mark 3 hanging from my left shoulder (though possibly 5D Mark 4), do I go with 16-35/4IS and maybe a 50/1.2 in a pouch if I want something in the middle, or do I go with 24-70/2.8 II and the 14/2.8II in a pouch for something wider than 24mm?
Hi Peety - I recently faced a similar decision re:24-70 or 16-35 and went with the 16-35 2.8 III over the 24-70 II as a landscape lens to have along. On my trip, I definitely needed wider than 24mm (some architecture in tight places). On an Alaskan trip, I didn't use wider than 24mm often. If you look back through your previous trips, how often did you need a wider angle? Either of your options cover most bases, it might depend on how often you want to swap off the zoom on your landscape camera. Or whether you want to play with the bokeh you can get from the 50 1.2. I did take the 85 1.2 on an Alaska trip and liked the results for portraits with creamy soft glaciers in the background. btw - I'd be interested in your choice of the 5DsR on the 600 versus the 5DMKIV (or III). I would think the opposite configuration might be preferred. best, Vern (hope this isn't too late)