Traveling to Chicago

[ryno]

Hello all-

I will be going to Chicago for the first time in a few months...

Any lens recommendations for this travel?

Any landmarks to get some nice shots?

I shoot Nikon by the way.


Thanks!!

[ronocnikral]

i REALLY like the field museum. Not sure what the photo potential is, but it is fun! I also like the top of the sears tower.

As far as lenses go, I would take the following:

-17-35 f/2.8
-24/1.4
-85/1.4
-24-70/2.8

[PhotoByLeal]

Originally Posted by ronocnikral

i REALLY like the field museum. Not sure what the photo potential is, but it is fun! I also like the top of the sears tower.

As far as lenses go, I would take the following:

-17-35 f/2.8
-24/1.4
-85/1.4
-24-70/2.8

GREAT lenses, I LOVE all those!
What kind of BODY are you shooting with?

FX I would take a WIDE 24-70 f/2.8 and LOW LIGHT 50 f/1.4
DX WIDE 12-24 f/4 and LOW LIGHT 50 f/1.4

Have fun.....

later.....

[picman]

Sears Tower is now called Willis Tower.
Cool all glass, including the floor, extension from the side of the building. You almost have to force yourself to step out into it.

[Abel]

Originally Posted by ryno

Hello all-

I will be going to Chicago for the first time in a few months...

Any lens recommendations for this travel?

Any landmarks to get some nice shots?

I shoot Nikon by the way.


Thanks!!

here ya go...
Chicago: Sears/Willis Tower Sky Deck

[lfmerrell]

The big silver gleaming jelly bean you can walk under. Pictures of what ever El is left.
Jelly bean.
chicago jelly bean - Google Search

El: chicago El - Google Search

[brewercm]

To the jail to visit Blago.

I like the Sears tower and if it were me Id see about a spot or two to get shoots of Wrigley Field.

[ginaD]

Navy Pier

[FrayAdjacent]

Originally Posted by ginaD

Navy Pier

Just don't buy a margarita from the open air vendors there! When I was in Chicago back in 1998, I had one, and it was like slushy water with a little lime and almost no tequila!

[iamvietness]

the aquarium is a good place to visit and of course the "bean". when i was there last february there was a sculpture garden where all the sculptures were made of snow....might still be there. it's on the magic mile close to the art school

[ryno]

Originally Posted by Abel

here ya go...
Chicago: Sears/Willis Tower Sky Deck

AMAZING shot!! Thanks for the info, its greatly appreciated

[groovyone]

You guys are totally making me homesick.

[ryno]

Originally Posted by PhotoByLeal

GREAT lenses, I LOVE all those!
What kind of BODY are you shooting with?

FX I would take a WIDE 24-70 f/2.8 and LOW LIGHT 50 f/1.4
DX WIDE 12-24 f/4 and LOW LIGHT 50 f/1.4

Have fun.....

later.....

DX Body. I was thinking the 17-55 and 50 1.8

[PhotoByLeal]

Originally Posted by ryno

DX Body. I was thinking the 17-55 and 50 1.8

Cool, good choice!
The 17 becomes a 25.5 and the 55 becomes a 82.5!

Don't forget to post pics when you come back!

later......

[Scarpa]

I prefer the Handcock Tower observatory.
Millineum Park is where you can find "The Bean"
If you like architecture, the river tour is worthwhile
Museums, museums, museums.