what lenses for Italy?

[mikemsphoto]

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[Gearsau]

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Actually, I am tempted one day to ask " What lenses for TIMBUKTU ? "

It amazes me on these, and other forums, the questions that people ask. Surely they should know that wide angle lenses are great for architecture, and scenery, medium telephoto also comes in handy , and if you have a 300mm lens, that is useful in situations where you cant get close to the subject.

I travel with 14-24, 16mm fisheye, 135mm F2, 70-200, 300mm F2.8, TC14E, D3 and D2Xs. Dont have a 24-70 as yet, but, am covered with primes in 24, 28, 35, and 50mm sizes. The weight of those four primes equals the weight of the 24-70.
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Regards Peter

 

[W Yeung]

Although I got the 24-70, most of the time the 14-24 was attached to the D700. I like taking pics of Churches especially the interior - the architectural effect. Imagine the spectacular view of Church interior, from the floor to the ceiling, from left wall to the right, you cannot separate them, only 14-24 can do that. Sometimes there was no way you can step back, even when taking pics outside. The time when I use the 24-70 was taking pics of sculpture such as the Pieta by Michelangelo that I couldn't get close
http://www.pbase.com/wcyeung/image/125897258

In some instances there was no time to change lens, quite often no tables or chairs nearby to do the change (you don't want to drop any one of them) and I got to stick to the 14-24 e.g. the one of the Pope, surely it is better to use the 24-70 (it was taken at 24 of the 14-24 and crop iafterwards)
http://www.pbase.com/wcyeung/image/125116973

Fast lens is important such as this one of the Colosseum - ISO3200, 1/20s, f2.8, definitely needs the combination of D700 and a 2.8 or faster lens.
http://www.pbase.com/wcyeung/image/126175371

I will post some I took with the 24-70 in the next few days

I spent 4 days there but would like stay longer, lots of places to visit, good Italian food (except the weather was not good during my stay - another reason I didn't want to change lens when I was outside) Hope you enjoy the time there and take lots of pictures and share with us.

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William

 

[PaulBearer]

I don't do a great deal of detail shots unless I am close to something. In those cities, there is some use for the 14-24, and I wish I'd had it at the Colliseum. Otherwise, 95% of my shots were handled with the 24-70. YMMV.

I find that rule to be the same in most large cities in Europe.

 

[j2ker]

Thjat's easy; bring the 24-70 for 90% of your shots and the 70-300 for the other 10%. You shouldn't need any other lenses.

 

[mrmacro]

I agree with fpessalano

Having been to Rome about 18 months ago, I wish I had the 14-24. This lens is built for Rome. There are so many dome shaped and large circular buildings that anything less would be diabolical. Take the 50 because it is light and sharp. I find that when travelling in a city, the widies are the best. Rome and Florence, for example, have fairly narrow streets and huge monuments and buildings that just appear in front of you.

All the besto

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exploring the space

 

[Bluethunder]

Thanks for your input it does make sense. If I was a little younger and stronger I would take 24-70 14-24 and 70-300and maybe a macro.

Don

 

[Kaj E]

I am hoping to go to Italy 1st time in Sept on some type of tour with my wife. I have a d700 28 -70 2.8, 14 -24 2.8, 50 1.8 70-300. I cant carry them all walking around. which 2 should I take? I like the 14-24 and 24-70 but is that over kill? any help will be greatly appreciated on tour recomondations and lenses to take plus anything else that would be helpfull

Don

The same as for Somers, NY.

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