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Hey, going to Moscow, Italy and probably Monaco /Zurich next week.

I used to have a 6D and now I got a 80D with the 18 135 usm. The combo seems to have a good quality overall and I have the following lenses :
  • 100 2.8 L
  • 70 300 L
  • 16 35 f4 L
  • 50 1.8 stm
  • 40 2.8
  • 85 1.8
As I used them with the 6D and I don't have much experience with the aps c sensor, I was wondering which lenses you would bring to the trip. It will be hot and I'm tempted to only bring the kit lens. I also have a Fuji 100s as a back up camera.
  1. Most of the focal length is covered by the kit lens. Maybe you guys have experience with these lenses and body and can help me out.
 
Damián B said:
Hey, going to Moscow, Italy and probably Monaco /Zurich next week.

I used to have a 6D and now I got a 80D with the 18 135 usm. The combo seems to have a good quality overall and I have the following lenses :
  • 100 2.8 L
  • 70 300 L
  • 16 35 f4 L
  • 50 1.8 stm
  • 40 2.8
  • 85 1.8
As I used them with the 6D and I don't have much experience with the aps c sensor, I was wondering which lenses you would bring to the trip. It will be hot and I'm tempted to only bring the kit lens. I also have a Fuji 100s as a back up camera.
  1. Most of the focal length is covered by the kit lens. Maybe you guys have experience with these lenses and body and can help me out.
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I would take the kit lens and either the 40 or 50.

I usually take the 6D with a 16-35 F4, and either the 24-105 or 70-300L, as well as the 40 or 50.

Just curious, why did you get rid of the 6D when you have such a nice selection of FF glass?
 
I had the same question a few years back.. I had my 60d the past 5x in as many years that we took long cruises (42-50days) to Europe.. mainly Italy..Spain.. Portugal..Greece..Malta ... I've taken my 15-85 the first 2x then got the 17-55 2.8 for low light for doing Museums/Cathedrals .. I also carry a 70-300L but don't use it too much and it usually stays on the ship when touring for the day ..I carry along a lightweight backup SX50 for any long zooms but it's not for everyone..I value the wide angle more than the zoom over there.. I also have a 10-18 that I carry

I just got an 80d and will carry the 17-55 this time as my main walk-around in late October doing that same cruise

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Ray
my Canon 60d sure beats using that ol' Petri 7s
 
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Why get rid of the 6D? The only reason I would get the 80D over the 6D is for Wildlife.

I'd bring the 16-35mm, and 70-300mm, maybe a prime.
 
Brought my Rebel XSi, 18-55mm, and 55-250mm along when I visited Europe in 2013. Although I used the telephoto somewhat, a lot of the time I wished that I could step back and capture more of the scene. So, I'd suggest bringing something wider than 18mm. My 10-18mm would likely see a lot of use if I were visit Europe again in the near future.
 
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I would snag a 10-18 stm quick! That and the kit lens plus one prime should do the trick. Maybe the 85mm because I like it better than the 40 or 50.
 
Damian, I will suggest you just need the 18-135mm together with one of the small primes for better low light performance when you need it.

The 18-135mm is a fairly huge zoom range which when used with a 24mp sensor, gives you even more mileage.

I brought my 35mm f2 IS prime to China last weekend but didnt use it much at all. In fact I mounted this lens just so I wont feel I have brought it for nothing.. Lol
 
stratobill said:
Damián B said:
Hey, going to Moscow, Italy and probably Monaco /Zurich next week.

I used to have a 6D and now I got a 80D with the 18 135 usm. The combo seems to have a good quality overall and I have the following lenses :
  • 100 2.8 L
  • 70 300 L
  • 16 35 f4 L
  • 50 1.8 stm
  • 40 2.8
  • 85 1.8
As I used them with the 6D and I don't have much experience with the aps c sensor, I was wondering which lenses you would bring to the trip. It will be hot and I'm tempted to only bring the kit lens. I also have a Fuji 100s as a back up camera.
  1. Most of the focal length is covered by the kit lens. Maybe you guys have experience with these lenses and body and can help me out.
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I would take the kit lens and either the 40 or 50.

I usually take the 6D with a 16-35 F4, and either the 24-105 or 70-300L, as well as the 40 or 50.

Just curious, why did you get rid of the 6D when you have such a nice selection of FF glass?
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Thanks,

Sold it at a very good price back in my country.. I'll sell this one too around December I guess. Maybe a 6D replacement will be announced by then.
 
Out of the list, I would take the 16-35, 50 STM and 70-300L. This is heavy enough and covers 99% of situations.

Was on a recent Japan trip with 16-35, 50STM and 70-200/2.8 and didn't really miss another lens (whilst I left my 35/1.4 and 85/1.4 at home).

Still very confusing that you sold your 6D for a crop cam when you have all this fantastic full frame glass.
 
I have been to Moscow several times. I always take an 18-135 stm, 10-18stm and a 35mm f2. Most things in Moscow are very big, buildings, churches, squares, parks etc both inside and out. You dont need a lot of zoom there and I found I rarely used the full zoom potential of the 18-135. No need to carry a 70-300 in my opinion, but a 10-18 is a good suggestion. I've always thought an 18-35 would be an ideal Europe travel lens...albeit a bit heavy.

Have a good trip!
 
lighthunter80 said:
Out of the list, I would take the 16-35, 50 STM and 70-300L. This is heavy enough and covers 99% of situations.

Was on a recent Japan trip with 16-35, 50STM and 70-200/2.8 and didn't really miss another lens (whilst I left my 35/1.4 and 85/1.4 at home).

Still very confusing that you sold your 6D for a crop cam when you have all this fantastic full frame glass.
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If you are only walking the towns in Europe then the 18-135 is long enough and the 10-18 is good for indoors.

We just spent 2 weeks through Scandinavia and Russia, and the churches etc are seriously big. I used my 10-18 probably 10% of the time and only inside.

I didn't really need the longer lenses until we were out of the city and had some space.
 
The 24mm STM. It's the APS-C twin of the 40mm you already have, and is every bit as good. It's a wonderful inconspicuous walk-around lens for an APS-C camera. Not having to think about zooming means that you can take a shot very quickly indeed. It's also very light, of course so it's very easy to slip into your luggage.
 
I didn't read the other replies but I would take the 6D + 16-35 but since you don't have 24-105, I'd use the 80-D with 18-135. I would also rent or buy a 10-22 for APS sensor. You'll need it for the cities.

Kent
 
who are you travelling? what are your photography goals? are you taking a tripod?

You will be perfectly fine with the 18=135. If you were to take a second lens I would take the 50 if you are traveling with friend/family for indoor shots. My third lens would be the canon 10-18. 135 on crop is 200mm equiv. and I find that I almost never need more reach when travelling.

however, dont be affraid to just take your 18-135. as far as superzooms go its a very good one, and a trip is the perfect tiem to use a super zoom.
 
kevindar said:
who are you travelling? what are your photography goals? are you taking a tripod?

You will be perfectly fine with the 18=135. If you were to take a second lens I would take the 50 if you are traveling with friend/family for indoor shots. My third lens would be the canon 10-18. 135 on crop is 200mm equiv. and I find that I almost never need more reach when travelling.

however, dont be affraid to just take your 18-135. as far as superzooms go its a very good one, and a trip is the perfect tiem to use a super zoom.
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a gorrilapod can be very useful and hardly takes any space. as my second lens I would recommend an ultraside, 10-18, but that has to do with my style of shooting. for landsccape and architecture I would think it would come in handy.
 
Thank you all guys,

I got my 10 18 now. So i think trip will be 10 18, 18 135 and 50 1.8. 70 300 seems to heavy to carry it around.
 
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