Best camera and lens for Hawaii.: Canon SLR Lens Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review (2024)

Our first trip to Hawaii will be in May. I am looking into a lighter weight camera . I bought the Canon 6 D last year, great camera, but heavy, especially with the 28-105 L lens. I am looking to replace my crop sensor Canon ( I miss the range and can't afford the high price tag of the lenses for the full frame camera) and was thinking of the Canon 80 D. I was curious as to what might be the best lens to take in the landscapes of Hawaii and a good all around lens to take in the beauty of the islands. I have even considered the Sony A6000, which is lighter and friends love it. The Canon lenses that I have are 50 1.8 ,the Canon 70-300, 28-135 which came with my original Canon 30D.

Thanks. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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I have 6D, 80D. They are about same weight.

I took Canon M5 with 11-22 and 55-250 STM(with adapter) to Kauai last May.

I also took 6D with 24-70 f/2.8 II which is heaviest set I have.

Images from M5 set are so good and I'd love to take M5 set instead of my best 6D set anywhere, anytime.

So, if you plan to buy a new camera, consider M5(or M6).

Did Italy this summer with a 6D/40mm only and really glad I kept it minimal. Wasn't perfect all the time, but good enough most of the time and better almost all the time.

Some winners in my Gallery, I think.

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Completely agree - if you worried about size/weight then M5/6 is way to go. They are tiny.

mine does not compare to my 5dsr and 1dx (surprise!) but is still great to use, has better video and good enough stills.

lenses: on FF I mainly used 24-105 and never felt I'd missed out.

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charlieY wrote:

I have 6D, 80D. They are about same weight.

I took Canon M5 with 11-22 and 55-250 STM(with adapter) to Kauai last May.

I also took 6D with 24-70 f/2.8 II which is heaviest set I have.

Images from M5 set are so good and I'd love to take M5 set instead of my best 6D set anywhere, anytime.

So, if you plan to buy a new camera, consider M5(or M6).

I agree with this. I have an 80D and it is not really light weight.

An M5 or an SL2 (200D) might be worth considering.

Otherwise, G7x mkII or maybe G1x mkIII if you don't want the camera to get in the way.

Maybe the new G1x mkIII

Consider renting if it is just a need for this one vacation.

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I found the wildlife in Hawaii to be very skittish. I took a lot of careful stalking to get decent photos, especially of birds and lizards, and I had the Tamron 150-600 II. I guess, as always, it depends on what you intend to photograph. If you want to get a picture of "Hawaii", you'll need a space shuttle.

Dan

beachmom56 wrote:

Are they better than the new M 100 or M10?

If you are referring to M5/M6, then yes. The M10 and I assume M100 was the base version of Canon M range, whereas the M5 is currently the top of M range.

Depending on what you want it for, the M5 cannot compete with any vaguely recent DSLR for AF, particularly in low light. The IQ in good conditions is good - as good or better than my 70D, but the 70D runs rings around it for speed of AF. The M5 + 18-150EF-M lens is a very nice compact lightweight travel option though, as long as you recognise and work within it's limitations.

I use my M5 as a backup body for my 70D and lightweight option when I don't want to lug around a backpack. I think from memory that M5 + 18-150 is only slightly heavier than either 70D/80D/6D OR 24-105L and vastly smaller and lighter than the larger body + 24-105L.

Colin

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bludragon wrote:

charlieY wrote:

I have 6D, 80D. They are about same weight.

I took Canon M5 with 11-22 and 55-250 STM(with adapter) to Kauai last May.

I also took 6D with 24-70 f/2.8 II which is heaviest set I have.

Images from M5 set are so good and I'd love to take M5 set instead of my best 6D set anywhere, anytime.

So, if you plan to buy a new camera, consider M5(or M6).

I agree with this. I have an 80D and it is not really light weight.

An M5 or an SL2 (200D) might be worth considering.

Otherwise, G7x mkII or maybe G1x mkIII if you don't want the camera to get in the way.

Maybe the new G1x mkIII

Consider renting if it is just a need for this one vacation.

I have been using and loving the SL2! If I don't want to pack my 5D MKIII then the SL2 fits the bill. 24mm pancake and 40mm pancake make an awesome duo for a light kit. If you need wide and light the 10-18 is great!

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Trevor Sowers wrote:

bludragon wrote:

charlieY wrote:

I have 6D, 80D. They are about same weight.

I took Canon M5 with 11-22 and 55-250 STM(with adapter) to Kauai last May.

I also took 6D with 24-70 f/2.8 II which is heaviest set I have.

Images from M5 set are so good and I'd love to take M5 set instead of my best 6D set anywhere, anytime.

So, if you plan to buy a new camera, consider M5(or M6).

I agree with this. I have an 80D and it is not really light weight.

An M5 or an SL2 (200D) might be worth considering.

Otherwise, G7x mkII or maybe G1x mkIII if you don't want the camera to get in the way.

Maybe the new G1x mkIII

Consider renting if it is just a need for this one vacation.

I have been using and loving the SL2! If I don't want to pack my 5D MKIII then the SL2 fits the bill. 24mm pancake and 40mm pancake make an awesome duo for a light kit. If you need wide and light the 10-18 is great!

I agree here. The SL2 is an amazing camera for a lightweight little body. I like the lenses mentioned and I have also used the 18-135 and 70-300 nano lenses with it. I am quite happy with it has an alternative to my 5d mk iv.

Selene wrote:

Trevor Sowers wrote:

bludragon wrote:

charlieY wrote:

I have 6D, 80D. They are about same weight.

I took Canon M5 with 11-22 and 55-250 STM(with adapter) to Kauai last May.

I also took 6D with 24-70 f/2.8 II which is heaviest set I have.

Images from M5 set are so good and I'd love to take M5 set instead of my best 6D set anywhere, anytime.

So, if you plan to buy a new camera, consider M5(or M6).

I agree with this. I have an 80D and it is not really light weight.

An M5 or an SL2 (200D) might be worth considering.

Otherwise, G7x mkII or maybe G1x mkIII if you don't want the camera to get in the way.

Maybe the new G1x mkIII

Consider renting if it is just a need for this one vacation.

I have been using and loving the SL2! If I don't want to pack my 5D MKIII then the SL2 fits the bill. 24mm pancake and 40mm pancake make an awesome duo for a light kit. If you need wide and light the 10-18 is great!

I agree here. The SL2 is an amazing camera for a lightweight little body. I like the lenses mentioned and I have also used the 18-135 and 70-300 nano lenses with it. I am quite happy with it has an alternative to my 5d mk iv.

One more lens that goes nice wth the SL2 travel kit is the EFs 60mm Macro It makes a great telephoto with great IQ and blur and it also give trues macro

Trevor Sowers wrote:

Selene wrote:

Trevor Sowers wrote:

bludragon wrote:

charlieY wrote:

I have 6D, 80D. They are about same weight.

I took Canon M5 with 11-22 and 55-250 STM(with adapter) to Kauai last May.

I also took 6D with 24-70 f/2.8 II which is heaviest set I have.

Images from M5 set are so good and I'd love to take M5 set instead of my best 6D set anywhere, anytime.

So, if you plan to buy a new camera, consider M5(or M6).

I agree with this. I have an 80D and it is not really light weight.

An M5 or an SL2 (200D) might be worth considering.

Otherwise, G7x mkII or maybe G1x mkIII if you don't want the camera to get in the way.

Maybe the new G1x mkIII

Consider renting if it is just a need for this one vacation.

I have been using and loving the SL2! If I don't want to pack my 5D MKIII then the SL2 fits the bill. 24mm pancake and 40mm pancake make an awesome duo for a light kit. If you need wide and light the 10-18 is great!

I agree here. The SL2 is an amazing camera for a lightweight little body. I like the lenses mentioned and I have also used the 18-135 and 70-300 nano lenses with it. I am quite happy with it has an alternative to my 5d mk iv.

One more lens that goes nice wth the SL2 travel kit is the EFs 60mm Macro It makes a great telephoto with great IQ and blur and it also give trues macro

And don't underestimate the usefulness of the Camera Connect App for taking photos of yourself in your vacation environment. It's a game changer

Trevor Sowers wrote:

Trevor Sowers wrote:

Selene wrote:

Trevor Sowers wrote:

bludragon wrote:

charlieY wrote:

I have 6D, 80D. They are about same weight.

I took Canon M5 with 11-22 and 55-250 STM(with adapter) to Kauai last May.

I also took 6D with 24-70 f/2.8 II which is heaviest set I have.

Images from M5 set are so good and I'd love to take M5 set instead of my best 6D set anywhere, anytime.

So, if you plan to buy a new camera, consider M5(or M6).

I agree with this. I have an 80D and it is not really light weight.

An M5 or an SL2 (200D) might be worth considering.

Otherwise, G7x mkII or maybe G1x mkIII if you don't want the camera to get in the way.

Maybe the new G1x mkIII

Consider renting if it is just a need for this one vacation.

I have been using and loving the SL2! If I don't want to pack my 5D MKIII then the SL2 fits the bill. 24mm pancake and 40mm pancake make an awesome duo for a light kit. If you need wide and light the 10-18 is great!

I agree here. The SL2 is an amazing camera for a lightweight little body. I like the lenses mentioned and I have also used the 18-135 and 70-300 nano lenses with it. I am quite happy with it has an alternative to my 5d mk iv.

One more lens that goes nice wth the SL2 travel kit is the EFs 60mm Macro It makes a great telephoto with great IQ and blur and it also give trues macro

And don't underestimate the usefulness of the Camera Connect App for taking photos of yourself in your vacation environment. It's a game changer

Does Camera Connect also hold the camera?

Dave wrote:

Trevor Sowers wrote:

Trevor Sowers wrote:

Selene wrote:

Trevor Sowers wrote:

bludragon wrote:

charlieY wrote:

I have 6D, 80D. They are about same weight.

I took Canon M5 with 11-22 and 55-250 STM(with adapter) to Kauai last May.

I also took 6D with 24-70 f/2.8 II which is heaviest set I have.

Images from M5 set are so good and I'd love to take M5 set instead of my best 6D set anywhere, anytime.

So, if you plan to buy a new camera, consider M5(or M6).

I agree with this. I have an 80D and it is not really light weight.

An M5 or an SL2 (200D) might be worth considering.

Otherwise, G7x mkII or maybe G1x mkIII if you don't want the camera to get in the way.

Maybe the new G1x mkIII

Consider renting if it is just a need for this one vacation.

I have been using and loving the SL2! If I don't want to pack my 5D MKIII then the SL2 fits the bill. 24mm pancake and 40mm pancake make an awesome duo for a light kit. If you need wide and light the 10-18 is great!

I agree here. The SL2 is an amazing camera for a lightweight little body. I like the lenses mentioned and I have also used the 18-135 and 70-300 nano lenses with it. I am quite happy with it has an alternative to my 5d mk iv.

One more lens that goes nice wth the SL2 travel kit is the EFs 60mm Macro It makes a great telephoto with great IQ and blur and it also give trues macro

And don't underestimate the usefulness of the Camera Connect App for taking photos of yourself in your vacation environment. It's a game changer

Does Camera Connect also hold the camera?

Not quite but my little carbon fibre tripod does and the whole kit is light enough for my cycle touring.

beachmom56 wrote:

I had thought about that too. What wide prime would you recommend that wouldn't break the bank?

Theres a 28mm prime thats cheap. I like 24mm Prime but its pricey.

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