NYCity what ONE lens would you take ? (Page 2): If full frame 24-120 or close, if aps sensor 18-80 or close. One lens, one body, flash, batteries, you should be fine.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Canoe50d wrote:

would love to hear from those only that have been to nyc and what lens you used, or better yet, what one lens do you wish you would have taken. I am headed there for a wedding over Thanksgiving and will have about one full day to myself to walk the streets..... I wont have full kit with me, and will be taking a full frame Canon 5dm3.
Thanks in advance for any/all input.

If full frame 24-120 or close, if aps sensor 18-80 or close. One lens, one body, flash, batteries, you should be fine.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I go every Thanksgiving. I take two cameras and all my lenses and a travel tripod. I have found that I mount my 70-200 for the parade and then my 24-70 for walking around. This year I'm going to spend one day with a 16-35.

Canoe50d wrote:

would love to hear from those only that have been to nyc and what lens you used, or better yet, what one lens do you wish you would have taken. I am headed there for a wedding over Thanksgiving and will have about one full day to myself to walk the streets..... I wont have full kit with me, and will be taking a full frame Canon 5dm3.
Thanks in advance for any/all input.

Mary Kate Loc: NYC

Canoe50d wrote:

would love to hear from those only that have been to nyc and what lens you used, or better yet, what one lens do you wish you would have taken. I am headed there for a wedding over Thanksgiving and will have about one full day to myself to walk the streets..... I wont have full kit with me, and will be taking a full frame Canon 5dm3.
Thanks in advance for any/all input.

Be careful of "what streets you walk" I like Nikon's 18-200mm. I'm sure Canon has something close.
What borough are you going to take your stroll in?

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

Canoe50d wrote:

would love to hear from those only that have been to nyc and what lens you used, or better yet, what one lens do you wish you would have taken. I am headed there for a wedding over Thanksgiving and will have about one full day to myself to walk the streets..... I wont have full kit with me, and will be taking a full frame Canon 5dm3.
Thanks in advance for any/all input.

I'd say it depends on the criticality of the photos and whether or not you are carrying a tripod or monopod. With a Full Frame Canon and something to stabilize it I'd try to go with a 28-300. Without a stabilizer and if the photos aren't critical I'd go with a simple 28-200 USM, if the photo quality is critical I'd go with a 24-105 L. I've not shot in NYC but I have in many other big cities and I feel the shorter focal lengths around 24-70 are used the most but every once in a while the 200 is handy and 300 would be nice however in my experience more than 200 is a waste without tripod or monopod to hold it still.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

SharpShooter wrote:

If I were gonna shoot there, I would shoot with a Colt 45 and leave the lenses at home!!! :lol:
SS

Evidently you're not from NY.

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

FrankR wrote:

Repeating this in response to your shooting with a 45 post SS, in case you missed it the fitst time: Dumb comment and not the leadt bit funny.

His kwote woz not as funny as ur spelin.

EddieC Loc: CT

I was in NYC a while back and I'm a Nikon guy. But, I didn't want to carry a heavy FX camera with the 28-300 lens I normally use for a walk around lens. I opted for my mirrorless Sony NEX7 with 18-35 lens and it was perfect. The camera is very sharp, light and didn't scream "photographer." I got some great shots. Of course, the Nikon rig would be useful as a weapon if needed. :)

While there, visit the International Center for Photography. They usually have a good exhibition going on.

Impressionist

You are going to the home of B & H and Adoroma. A 24-105 will be a good start. Call the camera stores and get info on renting.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

Canoe50d wrote:

would love to hear from those only that have been to nyc and what lens you used, or better yet, what one lens do you wish you would have taken. I am headed there for a wedding over Thanksgiving and will have about one full day to myself to walk the streets..... I wont have full kit with me, and will be taking a full frame Canon 5dm3.
Thanks in advance for any/all input.

When I go I take a 24-105 L lens. Good luck. Wish I was going.

Canoe50d

thanks Eddie, didn't know of the ICP and will look into it. Thanks

EddieC wrote:

I was in NYC a while back and I'm a Nikon guy. But... (show quote)

FrankR Loc: NYC

Billyspad wrote:

His kwote woz not as funny as ur spelin.

Wuts rung wit mie splinng? I din't tink dare was eknee tiepose. Alease I din't sea nun.

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

Seriously, if your bring your colt 45 unlicensed to New York you can end up doing serious jail time. A football player (can't remember his name) shot himself with his own unlicensed gun and ended in jail. Better bring a camera with a 17-50mm 2.8 lens. Have a great time. There is a book What to Photograph in New York City.
We have great museum the Met, Moma, Natural History etc. One site that I highly recommend going to is the 911 Memorial. I never would have gone there on my own but friends had tickets and wanted me to join them. If you don't want to buy tickets and go inside walking around outside is worth the trip.

SharpShooter wrote:

If I were gonna shoot there, I would shoot with a Colt 45 and leave the lenses at home!!! :lol:
SS

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

Billyspad wrote:

His kwote woz not as funny as ur spelin.

Cut him some slack, i think he was one of those marine thingies.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Canoe50d wrote:

would love to hear from those only that have been to nyc and what lens you used, or better yet, what one lens do you wish you would have taken. I am headed there for a wedding over Thanksgiving and will have about one full day to myself to walk the streets..... I wont have full kit with me, and will be taking a full frame Canon 5dm3.
Thanks in advance for any/all input.

I purchased a 28~300 approximately 2 years ago. It's been on my camera probably 90% of the time. However, considering city photography, I could probably get by with the 28~85.
--Bob

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Billyspad wrote:

His kwote woz not as funny as ur spelin.

:thumbup:
--Bob