Antarctica gear SL2 or alternatives

[dawnsemd]

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Debating what gear to bring. There is an 11lb carry on limit for domestic flight in Argentina. I  was planning to bring q2 , SL2 have 21-50 lens sl35 rest M lens and renting 90-280 zoom, leaving behind M10mono. Considering now q2 plus buying vlux5 for zoom  or bringing q2  plus  mono plus m lens for deck photos.  Any thoughts? 

[Ba Erv]

I’d bring a Q2 and 9.5lbs of coat.

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[michali]

6 hours ago, dawnsemd said:

Debating what gear to bring. There is an 11lb carry on limit for domestic flight in Argentina. I  was planning to bring q2 , SL2 have 21-50 lens sl35 rest M lens and renting 90-280 zoom, leaving behind M10mono. Considering now q2 plus buying vlux5 for zoom  or bringing q2  plus  mono plus m lens for deck photos.  Any thoughts? 

Don't over complicate with too much gear:  Q & SL2 with a wide to medium zoom (e.g. Sigma 24-70mm) & 90-280mm should be sufficient.

If it were me, instead of buying a V-Lux buy yourself the Sigma 24-70mm.  Given the lighting conditions in Antarctica the SL2 will give you stunning images.

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[Timkr]

I did falklands, sour Georgia and antarctica with an SL and 90-280, 24-90 and it worked out beautifully. Only a couple of times that I felt I need more length but, with SL2, won’t be a problem.  You’ll be close to all the wildlife and the  iq from that setup is hard to beat.  Enjoy

[Timkr]

Here’s a link to my pics from my trip using SL and SL lenses

 

https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-XgxPQ5

[Boojay]

18 minutes ago, Timkr said:

Here’s a link to my pics from my trip using SL and SL lenses

 

https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-XgxPQ5

Wonderful photo's!

 

[frame-it]

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21 minutes ago, Timkr said:

Here’s a link to my pics from my trip using SL and SL lenses

 

https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-XgxPQ5

nice shots

[RoySmith]

15 hours ago, Timkr said:

Here’s a link to my pics from my trip using SL and SL lenses

 

https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-XgxPQ5

 Really nice set of photos. Looks like a wonderful trip.

[Sailronin]

Wonderful photos of a great trip.

 

[Eclectic Man]

Whatever lenses you take, be sure to have several fully charged batteries.  The scenery is truly spectacular and the weather is sometimes a 'balmy' 0 degrees C.  I recommend a two-way adapter for the socket in your cabin so the charger does not monopolise it.

The 90-280 would be good for wildlife.  Remember that your idea of a proper distance from a penguin so as not to disturb him/her, may not be the same as the penguin's idea.  I sat down what I thought was a decent distance away from a path for 15 minutes, then looked over my shoulder to see a queue of 8 or so penguins waiting for me to move away (which I did immediately).  Research has shown that penguin colonies which are visited by even the most considerate tourists have a lower reproductive success rate than ones left completely alone, so do be as considerate as you can.

If you want to catch a photo of penguins 'porpoising' in the water you will need top speed on the motor drive - they move through the water like bullets, understandable as they are predated on by leopard seals (which are also really fast, agile and supple) and orca. I have several photos of a splash where there used to be penguin.

Have fun and good luck!