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Message: <blockquote data-quote="wreckdiver1321" data-source="post: 276704" data-attributes="member: 21628">That sounds like my photo kit. Here's my opinion, and remember I'm kind of new to DSLRs.I own the kit 18-55, the kit 55-200, and a 35 1.8. If I was going on this kind of trip, since I can't buy the 16-85 that I want yet, I'd consider just where I'll be and what I'm going to be shooting. When I travel, more often than not I'm looking for a wider angle than a telephoto. I like landscapes and wider city shots, which the 18-55mm can do very well. I've been to the redwoods (before my D3100), and if I went today I'd toss my 18-55 on there and be happy. If I look at the metadata on 90% of my shots, odds are better than good that they are all shot at or below 55mm. That animal safari is where you might run into trouble unfortunately.When I go walkabout in the city, I put my 35mm on. Great lens for a city situation, and very fast for low light. No matter where I travel, I think the 35mm will be going with. It's very small and light, and it works in a lot of situations. For animal photos, longer reach is a must, so that 55-300 is a good idea to bring with as well.So here is what I would do... Flying commercially, I would put my 18-55 and 35 with the body, rocket air, lens pen, etc. in my carry on. Then I'd carefully wrap the longer lens in clothes and put it in my checked bag (I've transported wine glasses and plates this way, no issues). That way, I can have all the versatility I want and keep the bulk down. If I'm going out in town, usually I'll wear a small backpack or something to keep stuff I collect with me. In that situation, I'd snap my 35 on and keep the 18-55 in the bag just in case I need it. On the safari day, I'd put the 55-300 on, and carry the 35 separately. In the forest, the 18-55 has it. Beach days would be a toss up between the 35 and the 18-55, so go with what you feel like.The way I see it, an extra lens is pretty easy to stash away somewhere.I wouldn't drop extra money to bring with a different lens when you already have all the focal lengths covered. I'd spend more time trying to get better with the lenses you already have. Keeping the 18-55 or the 35 on the camera a lot of the time has a habit of making you a better photographer. It forces you to think more about where you're standing, framing, composition, etc. If you limit yourself at first, you actually expand your skills.</blockquote>

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