Las Vegas

<p>I have a Nikon D750 and am trying to figure out which lenses to take. Im going to Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas for about 5-6 hours on Friday and then somewhere else (any recommendations??) on Sunday. No night photography on this trip.<br>

I was planning on taking my Nikkor 50mm 1.4, Tamron SP 15-30mm 2.8 and then perhaps my Tamron 70-300m 4-5.6. I would really like to leave one at home but have just bought the 15-30mm so am keen to try it out.<br>

Any thoughts welcomed.</p>

<p>thanks<br>

Paul </p>

<p>I'd want to try out the new lens, too. And the 70-300 sounds pretty useful. So if you're thinking of leaving a lens at home, I'd make it the 50mm.</p>

<p>I can see why you'd like to use the 15-30, so I agree with the recommendation to leave the 50/1.4 if you really want only 2 lenses.</p>

<p>Adventures on Sunday are available and can depend on how long a day you care to devote and how much travel (I'm assuming you will have a car based on your Red Rock plans). Zion and Death Valley are both close enough to do as a one-day out-and-back trip. Each is about 2.75 hours driving, depending on your driving habits, so an early start combined with a late return can give a lot of hours at either park.</p>

<p>There's a ghost town at Nelson, NV that would make for a much easier and a shorter day. If you look up the town on Google maps or similar web site, the ghost town - an abandoned mining operation - is a mile or so closer to the Colorado River from the town. Bring your lunch and something to drink - there's nothing out there. There's a little bit of river scenery out at the end of the road at Nelson's Landing (no town, just a boat ramp). </p>

<p>The Air Force's Thunderbirds are based at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, and they usually have their last show of the year at their home base. That's this weekend, and it's all free. Attendees are to park at the NASCAR speedway and ride buses to the base. There will be airborne shows all day plus static displays all over. If that appeals to you, check out the schedule of events - Google the Nellis Air Show and you'll find list of displays and aerial events.</p>

<p>Have fun. And please contribute generously to the casinos that pay most of the taxes here in Las Vegas :^)</p>

Lake Mead - rent a boat - explore