On 22 May 2001, at 16:04, Frank Wajer wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> this autumn I'll be gaing to Nepal and I want to get some nice pictures
> of the Himalaya. Can anyone advice me on what focal length lens to use?
Hi Frank,
This question is a hard one, it is along the lines of "How long is a piece of
Hi Frank ...
The answer depends on what you want to photograph. A long lens for
bringing distant views a bit closer is good, as is a wide lens for
capturing the great views. A macro would be nice if you'd like to
get some close-up shots of rocks, flowers, etc., If I had to take
but one lens it
>HOW CLOSE YOU GOING TO BE?
ehm, probably a few kilometers at most. If I make it I'll be at Kala Patar
near Everest Base camp!!!
ie. I'll be in the Himalaya's, hehehe.
>Can you give me details on your trip, can I tag along?
well, you can book the same trip. Maybe they still have a place for you
Frank, 600 mm goes with light boots, 24 mm for plastic boots and crampons.
[Tell me what you wear and I'll tell you what you shoot.] ;o)
Servus, Alin
Frank wrote:
FW> this autumn I'll be gaing to Nepal and I want to get some nice pictures
FW> of the Himalaya. Can anyone advice me on wh
Tiger wrote:
> Were are going to assume a wide angel is what you desire ...
well, I prefer my angels to be a bit towards the slender,
lithe & limber type, myself - though the pleasantness of
their companionship can also be a factor
!8^D
>ehm, probably a few kilometers at most. If I make it I'll be at Kala Patar
>near Everest Base camp!!!
>ie. I'll be in the Himalaya's, hehehe.
I'd say there are two diffenent possibilities for your "ideal" lens:
1. Just your *best* lens, whatever the focal length (and whatever your definition
of
I'm always on the look out for a "wide ANGEL" especially one with money!!!
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At 08:16 AM 5/22/01 -0700, you wrote:
>Tiger Moses wrote:
>
>> Were are going to assume a wide angel is what you desire,
>
>Hi Tiger ...
>
>Why would you assume that?
Seriously?
Well, he's going to, didn't say he was going near.
Its like I dont say I going to the Rockly mountains and stop at
Okl
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From: "Tiger Moses" <
Subject: Re: what is ideal lens for photography of mountains
> At 08:16 AM 5/22/01 -0700, you wrote:
> >Tiger Moses wrote:
> >
> >> Were are going to assume a wide angel is what you desire,
My wife wa
The answer is simple: A very expensive lens you don't have. Feeling enabled?
Todd
At 04:04 PM 5/22/01 +0200, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>this autumn I'll be gaing to Nepal and I want to get some nice pictures
>of the Himalaya. Can anyone advice me on what focal length lens to use?
>
>bye,
>
>Frank
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> Subject: Re: what is ideal lens for photography of mountains
>
>
>
> The answer is simple: A very expensive lens you don't
> have. Feeling enabled?
>
> Todd
>
> At 04:04 PM 5/22/01 +0200, you wrote:
> >Hi all,
> >
> >this aut
>Yes, indeed! How about the FA 20-35mm f/4. A really great lens
>for shooting the grandeur of mountain landscapes.
>Len
>- ---
finally a sensible answer. I'll repeat the question for the others and
give more info.
I'll be at Kala Patar 5500m altitude (ie 18000ft for the yankees).
Everest basec
't want to ruin its mint condition by slinging it around
unprotected in a bike bag...
Wendy
> Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 09:56:10 +0200
> From: Frank Wajer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: RE: what is ideal lens for photography of mountains
> I'll be at Kala Patar 5500
Frank Wajer wrote:
>
> I'll be at Kala Patar 5500m altitude (ie 18000ft for the yankees).
> Everest basecamp is at 5700m (19000ft), but there is no view of Everest
> from basecamp. So I'll be IN the Himalaya not in Kathmandu taking pictures
> from Everest with a 1mm lens.
I've never been hig
> Were are going to assume a wide angel is what you
> desire
But the wide angel may not fly as easily, unless it
has bigger wings :)
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