DSLR lens for landscape shots of Africa/safari

[Tiggsy]

Going on a solo Namibian motorbike trip for 2 weeks - Got a Canon 7D but only got an 80mm lens as I used it for shooting sports (kids basketball)

So I need a wide angle to shot the vast desert/dunes etc - (i have a gopro for the action stuff)

Needs to be cheap - It may get smashed in an "off"!!! And light as I have to carry all my gear on the bike! (so thinking a wide - normal zoom may be too big?

Any advice?

[Tiggsy]

hmmmm...bit pricey

[Tiggsy]

DibblyDobbler said:

Tony1963 said:

I agree with Troc. I'd use a telephoto lens, not wide angle. If you spend your time taking photos of vast landscapes with a lens like the 10-22mm at 10mm, you'll probably end up with lots of photos of tiny, distant objects on bland foregrounds and skies.

If travelling light is a priority, I'd leave the dSLR at home and either take a compact, the best you can afford, or use your smartphone.

+1 Don't bother with an ultra wide - take a pancake lens as suggested above ... suggest the 24mm

Ordered!

Thanks people!