Lenses for Niagara Falls

<p>Hey guys, I am going to Niagara Falls next week. Any general tips and lens advice would be greatly appreciated. I will be shooting a full frame camera. Now considering to either bring 16-35mm or 24-105mm. Many thanks</p>

<p>24-105 and a 70-200 should cover you for most anything. </p>

<p>are you planning on shooting from the american or canadian side?</p>

<p>Last year I used a 17-40 and 70-200 at the falls (both US and Canadian side) and it worked out well. I think think a 24-105 would have worked out as well or better since I probably did not get any wider than about 20mm. You definitely want weather sealed equipment and would recommend a protective filter on the glass when shooting close to the falls. </p>

<p>I don't see how there is any standard answer to this question. I visited Niagara Falls many times with just a standard prime lens and I got fine pictures. But it depends on what you want pictures of and on where you're standing when you take them. It seems to me that a standard zoom (like 24-105) would be more useful than a super wide angle zoom or a long telephoto zoom... but I prefer being closer to subjects rather than using long telephotos.</p>

<p>By the way, you can get some mist or spray from the falls on any of the closer observation areas, but it's not salt water and it's not a deluge.</p><div></div>

<p>I would carry a wide angle lens. Mine is the 12-24mm f4. Also, if you are going to take the boat ride on the Maid of the Mist be sure to take a plastic garbage bag or some type of waterproof cover to prevent your camera from getting soaked. You will get wet!!!</p>

<p>I would go wide,if you wish to capture both the US and Canadian falls inside one frame you may find the wide end very useful</p>