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I have the Zeiss 12mm and 16-70mm plus the Sony 18-200mm. The 12 is definitely going with me, but I can't decide which of the zooms to take. The Zeiss wins on quality, but the Sony has the superior range. Any thoughts?
 
I'm a big fan of my 10-18mm SEL1018. My traveling kit is the 16-50 kit zoom, and the 10-18 zoom. But that's because I tend towards the wide end. Hence, it entirely depends on your shooting style.

Someone said they mostly use the 10-18 for interiors. For me, the beauty of a wide angle is to, firstly, get the same content as you would with a longer lens, but move closer in to get that wide-angle slight-distortion perspective.
 
40daystogo said:
I'm a big fan of my 10-18mm SEL1018. My traveling kit is the 16-50 kit zoom, and the 10-18 zoom. But that's because I tend towards the wide end. Hence, it entirely depends on your shooting style.

Someone said they mostly use the 10-18 for interiors. For me, the beauty of a wide angle is to, firstly, get the same content as you would with a longer lens, but move closer in to get that wide-angle slight-distortion perspective.
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I've used my wide lenses almost exclusively for landscape and architecture. I'd like to expand my use and would appreciate any suggestions on how to learn more about those techniques.
 
SJK065 said:
I can only tell you what worked great for me in Italy. I have the Sony A6000 with the 16-70 and 10-18 combo. These two lens worked great for me the vast majority of the time with the 16-70 on 75% of the time and the 10-18 used the rest of the time for interior shots. Photos came out so nice. I also have a Sony 5N that I left the stock lens on and it too took great travel photos. You will truly enjoy your time over there.
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My grandparents all came from Italy, but are gone now. I've been telling myself I have to spend time there for many years and now I'm finally taking the trip at the age of 71. I'd appreciate any tips on out-of-the-way photo ops.
 
picnut said:
40daystogo said:
I'm a big fan of my 10-18mm SEL1018. My traveling kit is the 16-50 kit zoom, and the 10-18 zoom. But that's because I tend towards the wide end. Hence, it entirely depends on your shooting style.

Someone said they mostly use the 10-18 for interiors. For me, the beauty of a wide angle is to, firstly, get the same content as you would with a longer lens, but move closer in to get that wide-angle slight-distortion perspective.
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I've used my wide lenses almost exclusively for landscape and architecture. I'd like to expand my use and would appreciate any suggestions on how to learn more about those techniques.
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I use wide angles most for people photos, as well as landscape.

There was a recent thread with various suggestions on wide angle composition - I added my 2 cents worth.

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picnut said:
Jerry R said:
Thanks picnut, are you going to be in Venice?

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Sony R1, NEX C3 & 5R + Zeiss 24mm, 16-70, & FE 70-200 Lenses, Nikon V1 + 10-30 & 30-110 lenses.
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Yes, Venice is the first stop. Six days there,
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Great just take it all in.
picnut said:
then a week each in Tuscany, Florence,
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Make sure you go to

San gimignano and Sienna. If possible drive to La spezia and take the short train ride to cinqueterre. Pisa isn't special and not filling a full day. On that day i would advice to bring your beach stuff along. And go to Viareggio once bored. Viareggio has a very wide beach to relax after all the impressions that Italy will give you.

Edit: lucca is also a great little town.
picnut said:
the Naples area and Rome.
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Rome is just fantastic. Too much stuff in too little time for me.

Haven't been to the naples area and pompej yet. It's on the have to do list.
 
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Take the 10-18mm... Once you are inside the Vatican or Sistine Chapel or in front of the Trevi fountain you will thank me :)

Fai un buon viaggio.
 
BarnET said:
Make sure you go to

San gimignano and Sienna. If possible drive to La spezia and take the short train ride to cinqueterre. Pisa isn't special and not filling a full day. On that day i would advice to bring your beach stuff along. And go to Viareggio once bored. Viareggio has a very wide beach to relax after all the impressions that Italy will give you.
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Thanks. I wasn't aware of the availability of a train to Cinqueterre. I'll be sure to add that to the list.
 
picnut said:
BarnET said:
Make sure you go to

San gimignano and Sienna. If possible drive to La spezia and take the short train ride to cinqueterre. Pisa isn't special and not filling a full day. On that day i would advice to bring your beach stuff along. And go to Viareggio once bored. Viareggio has a very wide beach to relax after all the impressions that Italy will give you.
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Thanks. I wasn't aware of the availability of a train to Cinqueterre. I'll be sure to add that to the list.
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There is a special cinqueterre ticket that you can buy at the central station of La spezia.

It gives you unlimited use of the train and you can also use it for the payed wandering paths that take place between the small villages and offer breathtaking views over the mediterrenian sea.

There is a large parking lot under the central station for your car. So just drive to la spazia and travel further by train.
 
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