This Lens Changed How I See When I Travel
When I travel, there’s always a balance between what I want to take… and what I’m willing to carry.
Over time, I’ve realised that one lens consistently makes it into my bag — not because it’s the most convenient… but because of how it changes the way I see and shoot.
In this video, I’m not reviewing the Canon 70–200mm lens.
Instead, I’m sharing why this focal range has become such an important part of my photography — particularly when travelling — and how it helps me simplify my images, isolate subjects, and see the world a little differently.
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f you’ve ever struggled with busy compositions or finding a clear subject in your photos, this might resonate.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS (accurate to your transcript)
00:00 Introduction – Travel Kit & Trade-offs
00:27 The One Lens I Always Take
00:54 Why It Matters More Than Convenience
01:19 My 70–200mm Lenses (EF vs RF)
02:12 This Isn’t a Lens Review
02:33 The Problem When Travelling
03:00 Defining Your Subject
03:30 Simplifying the Frame
03:59 Context vs Isolation
04:27 Snippets of Melbourne Project
04:55 Understanding Compression
05:23 Why I Prefer f/2.8
05:53 Strengths vs Weaknesses
06:21 How This Lens Matches My Vision
06:48 Different Perspectives (35mm vs 17mm TS-E)
07:14 Why I Keep Coming Back to It
07:52 Final Thoughts
08:15 Outro & Call to Action
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