Papa j wrote:
Hi all we are taking a river cruise from Paris to Prague this July I would like some suggestions on photo gear to bring. I shoot with a nikon d 7000 and a d 750 and a long list of glass 50 mm 60, 24-70 35-70 ,80-200, 18-270,18-105, 70-300, 24-120. Your help is always appreciated
Thanks
Joe
This question is one of the many variations of "what lenses should I take to . . . ."
There is no single good answer except "take only what you need to enjoy the trip."
That said, I am a long-time Nikon user with a big collection of lenses. What I choose for a river cruise is far different than my choices for Jeep trip (with a few short hikes) to the Moab, Utah area. I take a lot in the Jeep but, as time passes, I take fewer (and lighter) items in my day pack.
Here's what worked for me on my last two major outings:
To Europe on a river cruise (with daily land excursions) from Amsterdam to Budapest plus overland to Prague, and
To South America on a land itinerary from Lima to Arequipa to Puno to Cusco to Machu Picchu:
Nikon 7100
Nikkor 18-140mm
Sigma 10-20mm
Nikon P7700 (28-200mm)
Did I occasionally wish for a longer lens? Yes, but not too often.
Did I occasionally wish for a faster lens? I allow the Nikon 7100 to auto range from ISO 100 to ISO 800. That, plus a few stops of Image Stabilization and bracing on something is sufficient for all but the most extreme situations. The Nikon P7700 has an f/2.0 lens and is probably best used at less than ISO 800. Like the AE card, I rarely leave home without it.
I do dream about a 10-200mm f/2 made of something light enough that I can carry it all day. (Did I mention affordable?) I continue to dream but make practical choices based on what I am willing carry for a long walk uphill on a hot day.
Tripod? No, but I do occasionally use a small bag about half filled with dry rice.
I am happy with result of those choices. In the interests of full disclosure I'll reveal that I plan a month-long back-pack trip to Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. For that, I'll be taking a Sony 6000 mirrorless with a 10-18mm Sony and a 16-70mm Zeiss/Sony. Everything will be carried on my back. The heavier, bulkier DSLR stays at home.
Good luck with your equipment selection and have a wonderful trip(s).
===Carl