Headed to Europe... What to bring?

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borism

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Re: Traveling to Europe - advice from Nikonites

Tons of great info, thank you everyone,
LENS QUESTION: I am inclined to buy a used 18-200, can be found for around 350$ (Would you pay that much? I believe is for the version 1) I am leaving soon so I will have to make a decision
Strap: I plan to use my R-strap, black and more comfortable
Brand: I'll stick some tape on the camera
Wide: I don't have anything wider than a 18mm on crop, I sure can see how a super wide can be desirable but at this time is not really an option so 18mm will have to do
Pick pockets and burglars: I am used to travel and be aware of my surroundings in a big city, I am a big 6'3 guy and so far I have been very lucky on my own but I will be extra careful
Vacation: Me and my wife are having this as our second honey moon, 15 years married, Europe is so beautiful!
No tours, we are going on our own time and my wife is used to me and my camera taking pictures
Fast lens: Ill have my 35 f2 and my 50 f1.8.. love both lens, i know museums can be annoying with photographers, but I am more into sight seen.
Marcel, Eduard, BackdoorHipie amazing photographs, inspiring, very exited to visit those places
 
Eduard

Eduard

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Re: Traveling to Europe - advice from Nikonites

That seems like a decent price for a Nikkor 18-200. Have you considered renting an ultra wide?
 
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borism

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Well ive considered but I have spent a ton of money the last two months with the 18-200 and the D90 and batteries, I might miss the wider angle but I rather just stay put and deal with what I have, plus I am out of time, i leave tomorrow
I might consider buying a wide angle in the near future, but it will be for my D600, probably a Tokina FX 16-28 f2.8 seems to be the best value and still do some wide angle on DX at 16mm will be a 24mm on DX and a f2.8

Is there another Full Frame wide angle lens that I might not be aware of as best deal? perhaps a old manual focus lens?
 
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stmv

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There are some older dedicated wide angle primes out there both manual and AF, from 14mm to 18 mm, all will work great with your D600. I use an old 15mm 3.5 when I want a wide angle.

If I had the money,, I would go with the 14-24 gem. Maybe consider the newer 16mm zoom F4.
 
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borism

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Oh! i forgot, also considering the Rokinon 14mm f2.8, is manual focus but reviews are good in general and for 350$ i think is the best value, but the Tokina is the one that gets my attention
 
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MFGD750

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What lens to use in Europe.

I am traveling to Europe with my D750 this summer and I need some suggestions on what lens/lenses to take with me. I own a 70-300mm VR II, and a 24-120mm. I was looking at primes as well. I thought that the 35mm 1.8g looked nice, but am worried I'll need a wider one in certain situations.

Please help me out.


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MFGD750

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What lenses to take to Europe.

I own a couple lenses and wonder if anyone has any suggestions on what to take. I own a 70-300mm VR II and a 24-120mm VR that came with my D750. I'm thinking about a prime as well. I was thinking about a 35mm 1.8g but worry that I might run into situations where I need something wider. What suggestions do you folks have.


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J-see

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Re: What lens to use in Europe.

I'm using the 18-35mm often on the D750. It's a very sharp lens if you shoot her at the right settings and she's rather cheap. I have a prime 14mm and 24mm but the problem with primes is that it's just that length and you got to do with it.

That's nice if you carry along a bag of primes else a zoom is much handier.
 
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J-see

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Re: What lens to use in Europe.

MFGD750 said:
So, should I just stick with my 24-120mm


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It's in Europe not different than where you are now when it comes to buildings and landscapes so if you do fine with the 24-120mm, maybe that'll do.
 
Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

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Re: What lenses to take to Europe.

MFGD750 said:
I own a couple lenses and wonder if anyone has any suggestions on what to take. I own a 70-300mm VR II and a 24-120mm VR that came with my D750. I'm thinking about a prime as well. I was thinking about a 35mm 1.8g but worry that I might run into situations where I need something wider. What suggestions do you folks have.
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I'd be good with a fast 35' or 50mm prime along with the 70-300mm you already have. If you want a really sharp, wide, prime-lens consider the Nikon 24mm f/2.8 AF-D; it's a tiny beast on my D750.
 
Michael J.

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Re: What lens to use in Europe.

Which Part of Europe are you traveling? If you are going mountains, sea, etc., don't forget CPL Filter.

Check your plugs for your charger, Laptop, etc. Maybe you have to take an adapter with you.

Take some copies from of your Gear invoices. (Just in case if you need to show that you bought it in your home country, or you've to go to the police cos someone found it before you lost it)

Which lens? The same lenses as you travel in you country.
 
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skene

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Re: What lenses to take to Europe.

Depending on your travel plans, I think the 24-120 would be a good walk around lens. Chances may end up being minimal that you would need the extra reach that the 70-300 would provide, as you may end up in areas too cramped to use it. However unless you are planning on going there and taking pictures of rooftops and birds, the 70-300 may come in a bit more favorable.
Otherwise the 35 1.8/2 or a 50mm may be a good lens for your local walk around to keep it all light.
 
Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

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Re: What lenses to take to Europe.

MFGD750 said:
What's your opinion on the 20mm 1.8g
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Don't know if you're asking me or not but I'm not a huge fan, generally, of Nikon "G" lenses. But I have owned a few and I own one now. That being said, 20mm on an FX body is pretty damn wide but it's also a pretty damn good lens. It's wider than I'd want, personally, but that's me. I find wide angles the hardest lenses to use well in an aesthetic sense. Most people it seems to me, think, "wider is better" while failing to consider that in order to get MORE in the frame everything in the frame has to be SMALLER; and that tends to make for some very busy photos with no clear subject, no power.

EDIT: Here's a reviewer a lot of us around here respect and his review of the Nikon 20mm f/1.8G for your consideration.

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