Going to Sedona and Grand Canyon in the Spring and trying to pack as little as possible. I’ll be with my family so not much dedicated time for photography.
I’m planning to take one lens (24-70 2.8) due to weight (arthritis) and dust concerns. My main concern is if I’ll significantly miss out without a wide angle or telephoto zoom?
1-2 nights of Astro: 24mm f2.8 is decent, hard to justify a specialty lens
Family pics: 24-70 is perfect Canyons/hikes: is 24mm with pano enough?
Lookouts: Is 70mm significantly limiting reach?
The answer is Yes.
I’ve been to South Rim four times in my life. Always found 24mm wide enough.
I once brought 14 and 17mms and fonud them too wide.
Though for astro the 14 is ideal – I just always had bad luck with the weather.
24-70 is perfect for the lookouts.