If you could only bring 1 lens..

[HDwild]

If you could only bring 1 lens to film/photograph all aspects of a mountain hunt, what lens would that be?

Forgive me if there is an existing thread for this topic.

 

[ozyclint]

one day i'd like to get a Tamron 18-400mm for my canon. it would replace the 2 kit lenses that came with the canon and offer more zoom. i would also have to get an external flash though because a lens that long casts a flash shadow with the built in lens.

 

[Wapiti1]

Two ways to go.

For my Oly system. 12-200 with spotting scope adapter. In some situations, a 12-40 f2.8 would be a better choice. Really depends on what you want, and how you document things.

If going deep and want ultralight: Sony RX100 7, or Panasonic ZS100. Not a one lens answer, but sometimes you want a whole system that fits in a pocket. Either of these can do a respectable job with minimal gear.

Jeremy

 

[idcuda]

I have a sony a6400. The 18-135 is pretty good for all-around documentation. One lens won't be great at all of it, but that's the tradeoff.

 

[bowhnter7]

only 1 lens, pack it in, carry it around all day and use for everything.
24 or 35mm prime

 

[Chilcotin83]

Of the lenses I currently own, I would select the 24-70mm 2.8 if I could only bring one.

 

[Troutnut]

When I'm going lightweight, I bring my Nikon 1 Nikkor VR Zoom 10-100mm f/4.0-5.6 for my waterproof (but not actually waterproof) mirrorless camera. That specific lens wouldn't be anyone's best choice now given that Nikon discontinued the line, but I think that zoom range on a crop-sensor mirrorless works well as a compromise for both wildlife and scenery.

 

[Stalker69]

24mm -3000mm Nikon p1000 ( only has one lens)

 

[IN_Varmntr]

18-200 for my Sony A6400 (with the crop sensor it's more like 27-300mm) but I've actually been looking to add a small 10mm prime for night photos. For the 6 oz or so they weigh, I can justify taking it. That said, I'm still not sure I will.