We are headed to the Galapagos at the end of October on the Peter Hughes boat.
After the trip we are taking a short trip to Machu Picchu so we will be needing gear for both land and sea.
Typically we simply pack it all but since this is not exactly a warm weather trip I'm afraid I can't do that ![]()
I'm also packing 2 sets of SS backplates ![]()
we've spent some time collecting a nice set of glass but I've not been to either of the locations before and am paralyzed by the options. ![]()
So, the question is this... if you had to select from the options below what would you pack?
There are two camera bodies (both Canon 5Ds) and it is a given that the wife will shoot her 100MM macro and ring flash. For the second body the choice is most likely the new Canon 16-35mm zoom.
First question is should I pack two Substrobe 200s for my WA? I'm leaning yes unless someone can convince me that I don't want to be pushing a rig like this thru the currents.
For land we also have available (all CANON)
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM - definitely packing this
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM- definitely packing this
Other candidates:
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM (this is also useable UW albeit in a limited fashion)
EF 14mm f/2.8L USM (this is also useable UW)
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
EF 135mm f/2L USM
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Extender EF 1.4x II
What would you pack assuming that there are two people hiking about the ruins after the dive trip?
Also, would it be worth having a EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM in lieu of any of these?