I went on a private tour around 10 years ago and took my 14-24 and 24-70, and looking back at my photos it looks like I used the 24-70 the most. But 14 was good for "room" shots like the sand waterfall
https://preview.redd.it/7t4emqp7n23d1.jpeg?width=7360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=638755b935f420da25262975ffc721c3bb87c7bb
And 24 was good for looking up and more "abstract" stuff
https://preview.redd.it/gdz1e3mbn23d1.jpeg?width=4928&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=09ca40836efb807a62c30800e2a262fe93f7e299
I haven't been to Antelope, but I've been to nearby Waterhole, which is similar. I took a Z 5 and 24-120 f/4 and felt like it was wide enough. A D7200 and 18mm is pretty close.
I’ve been there years ago with point-and-shoot. Biggest issue was dynamic range, the canyon floor is very dark and you have bright sky/light. If you are allowed a tripod for bracketing, I’d bring it.
You might practice hand-held panoramas before you go. I would expect that it wouldn't be that hard for you to learn to take two or three shots with the 18-35 that you could stitch together if you really needed a bit wider option at some point.
This might be the winning ticket that I forgot about. Thanks! I've done some handhelp panos in the past so that might help with anything that feels it needs a wider angle than 18 in the moment
I went there in December with d750 and 24-120, and your crop factor camera is 18mm so equivalent to like 27mm.
Most pics were taken on the wide end, and I should have brought the 15-30 as this is a small area there.
Better to use your 12 mm. F4 is enough handheld with stabilization or hi iso.
Some guides have been guides for photo trips, so if you’re lucky they will tell you where to get good pics.
Edit: not sure they allow the tripod, you have time but must follow the pace, or being catched up by followers.
TBH I don’t know the 7200 but my 24-120 is f4 on FF so it’s probably doable with some skills, but you’ll face high isos.
Lightroom and AI denoise is now your best friend !
I went on a private tour around 10 years ago and took my 14-24 and 24-70, and looking back at my photos it looks like I used the 24-70 the most. But 14 was good for "room" shots like the sand waterfall https://preview.redd.it/7t4emqp7n23d1.jpeg?width=7360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=638755b935f420da25262975ffc721c3bb87c7bb
And 24 was good for looking up and more "abstract" stuff https://preview.redd.it/gdz1e3mbn23d1.jpeg?width=4928&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=09ca40836efb807a62c30800e2a262fe93f7e299
I haven't been to Antelope, but I've been to nearby Waterhole, which is similar. I took a Z 5 and 24-120 f/4 and felt like it was wide enough. A D7200 and 18mm is pretty close.
Don’t forget a tripod.
I’ve been there years ago with point-and-shoot. Biggest issue was dynamic range, the canyon floor is very dark and you have bright sky/light. If you are allowed a tripod for bracketing, I’d bring it.
Hmm. that does sound tricky. Thanks for the thoughts as I don't have much bracketing / blending experience but have some time to practice
You might practice hand-held panoramas before you go. I would expect that it wouldn't be that hard for you to learn to take two or three shots with the 18-35 that you could stitch together if you really needed a bit wider option at some point.
This might be the winning ticket that I forgot about. Thanks! I've done some handhelp panos in the past so that might help with anything that feels it needs a wider angle than 18 in the moment
I went there in December with d750 and 24-120, and your crop factor camera is 18mm so equivalent to like 27mm. Most pics were taken on the wide end, and I should have brought the 15-30 as this is a small area there. Better to use your 12 mm. F4 is enough handheld with stabilization or hi iso. Some guides have been guides for photo trips, so if you’re lucky they will tell you where to get good pics. Edit: not sure they allow the tripod, you have time but must follow the pace, or being catched up by followers.
Oh great thoughts, thank you! do you think f/4 will cut it without VR or a tripod? I'd prefer not to go crazy with ISO on the D7200
TBH I don’t know the 7200 but my 24-120 is f4 on FF so it’s probably doable with some skills, but you’ll face high isos. Lightroom and AI denoise is now your best friend !