Trip to Italy (Page 6): Nikon, 24-70, 16-35. BUT, instead of the 16-35, you might consider renting a wider and faster lens. When we did our 9 national park tour, I rented a Nikon 14-24...

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Nikon, 24-70, 16-35. BUT, instead of the 16-35, you might consider renting a wider and faster lens. When we did our 9 national park tour, I rented a Nikon 14-24 and was delighted with the results. You'll likely be shooting a lot of interiors where tripods may not be allowed so you'll need faster glass.

AntonioReyna Loc: Los Angeles, California

Enjoy the trip and travel light. One body, one lens and lots of memory cards or backup. I spent two weeks in Italy with basic setup and got great images.

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

MattG wrote:

Mid April we’re going to visit Italy (First time). We’re planning to stay three days in Rome, three days in Venice and three days in Florence. I have two cameras to choose from for the trip. Nikon D850, And Fuji X 100 F. Fuji would be easier,camera with fixed lens f/2 35 mm equivalent.

For Nikon I have 16-35 f4, 24-70 2.8, 35 1.8, 501.8 and 28-3003.5-5.6.

Any suggestions for a good combination of camera and lenses would be appreciated

Thanks

Because of size and weight considerations, I would only take the D850 and the 28-300mm from the list you provided. I would also buy or rent a Nikon 10-24mm DX lens because it will give you a 90 degree angle of view which will be very helpful for exteriors such as the Coliseum, cathedrals, etc. and for interior views. The alternative is the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8 FX lens, but it is very heavy for travel and double the price. Even with the DX lens, the D850 will allow you to make huge enlargements without degraded image quality.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Or the Nikon 10-24

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

Take the 24-70 for majority of shots but also 16-35 too. You said "we" so maybe wife or other person could always carry or if you find don't need lock in room's safe. Don't limit yourself.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

AntonioReyna wrote:

Enjoy the trip and travel light. One body, one lens and lots of memory cards or backup. I spent two weeks in Italy with basic setup and got great images.

Exactly. One can also limit themselves by taking too much. I spent 10 days in a France with one body and one lens. By the looks on their faces, I enjoyed myself a lot more than the people schlepping oversized camera bags through security check points, on public transportation, and jostling around in crowds swapping lenses.

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

Stardust wrote:

Take the 24-70 for majority of shots but also 16-35 too. You said "we" so maybe wife or other person could always carry or if you find don't need lock in room's safe. Don't limit yourself.

I took my 24-70mm f2.8 on my D800 to Spain, Morocco and Gibraltar last year and I can tell you it is a lot of weight to lug around all day. I got spectacular results but, it was not fun.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

bpulv wrote:

I took my 24-70mm f2.8 on my D800 to Spain, Morocco and Gibraltar last year and I can tell you it is a lot of weight to lug around all day. I got spectacular results but, it was not fun.

This is my D7100 compared to my Fuji. The lenses are similar in zoom range. Over a full day, the size and weight makes a difference.

And for the health fitness nuts: I walk to and from work daily, rain or shine or snow or dark of morning...and I’m past retirement age... and I’m not fat either....

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DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I have been to Venice and Florence quite a few times. I suggest the D850 and the 16-35 f/4 and the 24-70 f/2.8. You don't need anything longer. Be sure to go to the Pitti Palace and the Uffizi Museums. Get your hotel to get your tickets. Florence is the most wonderful city in Italy. Venice is actually a better day trip than a staying trip. The same can be said for Rome. April is a perfect time of year. Have fun.

MattG wrote:

Mid April we’re going to visit Italy (First time). We’re planning to stay three days in Rome, three days in Venice and three days in Florence. I have two cameras to choose from for the trip. Nikon D850, And Fuji X 100 F. Fuji would be easier,camera with fixed lens f/2 35 mm equivalent.

For Nikon I have 16-35 f4, 24-70 2.8, 35 1.8, 501.8 and 28-3003.5-5.6.

Any suggestions for a good combination of camera and lenses would be appreciated

Thanks

FrankR Loc: NYC

DavidPine wrote:

I have been to Venice and Florence quite a few times. I suggest the D850 and the 16-35 f/4 and the 24-70 f/2.8. You don't need anything longer. Be sure to go to the Pitti Palace and the Uffizi Museums. Get your hotel to get your tickets. Florence is the most wonderful city in Italy. Venice is actually a better day trip than a staying trip. The same can be said for Rome. April is a perfect time of year. Have fun.

Venice is a terrible day trip! There are tens of thousands of people doing that; bus trippers, cruise ship passengers, etc. On a day trip all you’ll be doing is fighting crowds. And what can you possibly see of the most unique city on the planet in a day? Day tripping Rome is similarly bad advice. Every time I’ve been to Rome I discover something I’ve never seen before. And I’ve been going for a long, long time.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

I like the 24-70 as your normal lens. To lighten the load I'd rent a 20mm wide angle and leave the 16-35 at home. Take the 35mm f1.8 and the 28-300 as well. It is possible that depending on what you will be viewing that day that you won't need to carry all of the lenses. My son was able to get some great shots of the Coliseum and also of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore from across the water including gondolas. All three cities should be great photographically, but you could spend weeks in Florence viewing the art. I have seen some great photos of this Church from across the water from about this vantage point that must be from a higher vantage point because they don't include the gondolas and must have been taken with a telephoto or cropped. This is where the 28-300 would come in handy. My son had a Nikon p&s.

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RTCreed Loc: Forest Park, IL

You can buy tickets to most of the major attractions in Florence and Rome right on line from the comfort of your office, no standing in line and if you buy them far enough in advance you can pick the time you want.

JimRPhoto Loc: Raleigh NC

On my trips there I leave the 5D at home and bring a camera that will fit in my pocket, or on a cross body strap, under the vest. While the country is beautiful, I have heard too may stories of cameras being stolen, almost from your hand, when on the crowded streets, especially if you look like a tourist. I now exclusively use the BosStrap (you can google it) since it is a cross body, not ostentatious and I cradle the camera in my right hand while it is attached. Better yet with a cross body, if you have something like a light vest on you, this arrangement can be worn under the vest, yet ready to go. Enjoy your trip. It will be great, but you do need to be aware. JimR

SteveR Loc: Michigan

JimRPhoto wrote:

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There are straps available that are steel enforce and cannot be cut. I'd opt for one of those. I'd also make sure that my equipment was insured....and I'd back up my photos at night. Take a small WD pocket backup.

JosephSF Loc: Sonoma County CA

I took this photo today using a Fujifilm X100F. I’m glad I wasn’t lugging around my 5D mk lll and a heavy lens. I walked nearly 12 miles and really appreciate the size of the Fuji.

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