Lens for Travel... what to take? (Page 3): I have all L lenses. 17-40, 24-105, 75-200, and 100-400. My camera is a full frame sensor which does make a difference of about 40%.

SteveH Loc: Putnam Valley NY & Boynton Beach, Fla

I have all L lenses. 17-40, 24-105, 75-200, and 100-400. My camera is a full frame sensor which does make a difference of about 40%.

Kathi Loc: Pennsylvania

nivek340 wrote:

if you have the means pick up a 24mm fast lens and a 18 to 250 all around zoom or like.

Okay, now you're cheating!! I have a 14-24 f/2.8 and a 70-200 f/2.8... are you trying to convince me I really need to take more than one? I know whatever I decide, I'll wish I had others! Maybe the trick is to just pack all my equipment, and shop for the clothing and other necessities while there! Ha!

Kathi Loc: Pennsylvania

Dria wrote:

Kathi-- What lenses do you own?

Thanks for your question, Dria. I have a 14-24mm f/2.8; 85mm f/1.8; 70-200mm f/2.8 and 2 others in the f/4- 5.6 range, that I don't use as often. I also always carry my P&S Panasonic Lumix 16XOptical Zoom so I never have to say "I wish I had brought a camera!" This is a great little camera that covers wide angle to telephoto zoom.

Kathi Loc: Pennsylvania

SteveH wrote:

I have all L lenses. 17-40, 24-105, 75-200, and 100-400. My camera is a full frame sensor which does make a difference of about 40%.

Why only 40%? What happens the other 60%?

SteveH Loc: Putnam Valley NY & Boynton Beach, Fla

Sorry - in the previous post I thought you were asking me what lenses I own - that's why I gave you the response that I did.

Do you have any other lenses to choose from? I think your 2.8 lenses might be a bit too heavy and neither one that you mentions covers the wide angle to moderate tele that the 24-105 does.

SteveH Loc: Putnam Valley NY & Boynton Beach, Fla

The 40% represents the difference between a camera that has a full frame sensor vs one with a cropped sensor. The type of lense that you choose will vary considerably based on the camera sensor.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

If you use "Quote Reply" instead of Quick reply or just reply, then you remove all confusion as to who is replying to whom, about what. Just a comment for those who do not realize this.

Kathi Loc: Pennsylvania

CamObs wrote:

Take a fast(est) that lens you have. Winter in Paris is dark, wet and overcast a lot. Also cramped...so the previously mentioned short zooms would work. 18-55, 28-135. be sure to pack some microfiber cloths for lens cleaning.

Great reminders! This is my 4th trip to France ~ twice in the summer and once in April. This will be my first December trip! Your point about the crowds is what makes me think twice (or maybe 4 or 5 times) about taking my favorite lens which is the 70-200. I've been "accused" of bringing the papparazzi lens!! Don't want to be accused of being the obnoxious, obvious, American!!

glen123 Loc: Tacoma Wa

Kathi wrote:

nivek340 wrote:

if you have the means pick up a 24mm fast lens and a 18 to 250 all around zoom or like.

Okay, now you're cheating!! I have a 14-24 f/2.8 and a 70-200 f/2.8... are you trying to convince me I really need to take more than one? I know whatever I decide, I'll wish I had others! Maybe the trick is to just pack all my equipment, and shop for the clothing and other necessities while there! Ha!

Now it's easy. You have all good quality lens, but you have a gap. I beleive that you need either the 24-70 2.8 or the 24-120 4.0 if you are to only bring one lens

commodore-don Loc: Cleveland, OH

Since you have a D700 (as do I), I'd take the 24-70 F2.8. Wide enough for some great outdoor and indoor shots and fast enough for the indoor ones, especially at high ISO without flash. If you don't have a 24-70 you might consider renting one for a few weeks. After using it, you may not want to part with it!

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

glen123 wrote:

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Good suggestions Glen. But isn't the 24-120mm f4 Nikkor a DX lense? The 24-120mm f3.5-5.6 ED is a full frame and a totally different lense. Just asking because every f4 version I have seen was a digital DX version.

Kathi Loc: Pennsylvania

glen123 wrote:

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Exactly! Glen, I so appreciate your comment about "the gap" because that's a good way to say where my thoughts are. I recognize that there will be shots I'll want that are wide angle, as well as, zoomed-in really close. And, maybe I have to recognize that I really will want more than one lens with me. I anticipated a great discussion filled with recommendations which would ultimately help me to actually take 2 lenses! Fortunately, I have a fabulous local source for renting just about any equipment I need for very reasonable rates. Your suggestions for filling the gap is really helpful.

Kathi Loc: Pennsylvania

commodore-don wrote:

Since you have a D700 (as do I), I'd take the 24-70 F2.8. Wide enough for some great outdoor and indoor shots and fast enough for the indoor ones, especially at high ISO without flash. If you don't have a 24-70 you might consider renting one for a few weeks. After using it, you may not want to part with it!

Yes, this is the peril I face when I rent great equipment! Thanks for your recommendations!

Kathi Loc: Pennsylvania

Once again, this is why I love this forum! The input, the suggestions, the guidance, the "have you considered this... is what this site is all about. I'm very excited about my trip and spending 5 days with wonderful friends in one of my very favorite places. I suppose you'll all be wanting to know what I finally decide on, as well as the sharing of images captured. You can count on both!

glen123 Loc: Tacoma Wa

MT Shooter wrote:

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I'm looking at a ad from B&H for a 24-120 4.0 D- type AF lens for 1'299.95