Which wide angle lens for Egypt tour?

onedawnnelson wrote:

This is a multi-part question.

#1: I’m planning on RENTING a lens for an upcoming tour of Egypt. I’m wondering if it‘s worth the extra cost to rent the Fuji XF 8-16mm f/2.8f R WR vs. the more affordable Fuji XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR. The 8-16mm is almost double the cost also double the weight.

#2: I’m trying to pack light and I want to take as few lenses as possible without suffering regrets! Here’s what I own: a Fujifilm X-T2 camera, a Fujifilm 18-55mm f/2.8 zoom, a 55-200mm f/3.5 zoom, and a 35mm f/1.4 prime lens. What do I take & what can I do without? We will be doing a multi-day cruise on the Nile – will my 55-200mm zoom come in handy? Will I regret leaving that at home? Finally, I was planning on leaving my heavy tripod at home. I have a small tripod that I’ll bring for my iPhone 14 for some night shots. Again, do you think I’ll regret not bringing my heavy tripod along?

Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

3 lenses max ! - 10-24 + 18-55 + 55-200 . And 55-200  because Nile is a wide river, really. Why 8-16?

Tripod is impossible to carry around and in many places you can not use a tripod. You will regret if you take a tripod IMO

My X-T1 travelled a lot and these three lenses have OIS ... at the moment i really would like to have a camera also with IBIS if i ever travel to Egypt again (like my X-H1) - my trip  to Egypt was when film was still used... Evenings, indoor places  and time just after sunset are easier with IBIS (  without tripod ). Flash is usually NOT allowed in historical places. OIS lenses do help.

A comfortable shoulder bag is probably the most important gadget ...  spare batteries , protective filters because it is easier to clean the lenses when they get dusty  , possibly a polariser .filter for 18-55