Which lens to take if only one possible: Will be on a cruise from London to Iceland with stops in Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Iceland will be new for me and we have 4 stoops there.

lrm Loc: Sarasota, FL

Will be on a cruise from London to Iceland with stops in Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Iceland will be new for me and we have 4 stoops there. Due to many factors, I will take minimal gear. I have a choice of my 24-70 or my 70-200. If you had to choose, which would you think most important for the Iceland portion of the trip?

RichKenn Loc: Merritt Island, FL

I would opt for the 24-70. It will record scenes better

JPringle Loc: Australia

Hi lrm
I've never been to any of those places but I'd probably prefer take the risk with wide rather than long - so I'd think the 24-70.

But if I had to minimise my gear, I'd consider just a 24 pancake on a crop, or a 40 pancake on a FF

Phil

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Difficult choice.
24-70

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Get a 28-300.

rcarol

Without a doubt, the 24-70mm.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

RichKenn wrote:

I would opt for the 24-70. It will record scenes better

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

I also agree that given the choice of the two lenses that the 24-70 will be the most versatile for walk-around photography. The 70-200 is also one of the trinity of must have lenses and great if you are a distance from your subjects on your tour however if I were to only take one, it would be the 24-70.

Wellhiem Loc: Sunny England.

Iceland, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Think landscapes. It would have to be the 24-70, but see if you can borrow a 2X converter from a friend just in case.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

JPringle wrote:

Hi lrm
I've never been to any of those places but I'd probably prefer take the risk with wide rather than long - so I'd think the 24-70.
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Phil

I'd agree. You can probably crop to "zoom in" in post, but you won't be able to get wider with the 70-200.

Acountry330 Loc: Dothan,Ala USA

The 24-70 would be my choice. It rides on my D-800 99% of the time.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

lrm wrote:

Will be on a cruise from London to Iceland with stops in Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Iceland will be new for me and we have 4 stoops there. Due to many factors, I will take minimal gear. I have a choice of my 24-70 or my 70-200. If you had to choose, which would you think most important for the Iceland portion of the trip?

24-70 and crop if need be and use well applied software pixel enlargement if necessary - hopefully you have a high pixel density body.

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par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

lrm wrote:

Will be on a cruise from London to Iceland with stops in Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Iceland will be new for me and we have 4 stoops there. Due to many factors, I will take minimal gear. I have a choice of my 24-70 or my 70-200. If you had to choose, which would you think most important for the Iceland portion of the trip?

I have been to Iceland and I'm going back in Aug. All my thoughts and plans are between 24-70.

Bill_de Loc: US

Wellhiem wrote:

Iceland, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Think landscapes. It would have to be the 24-70, but see if you can borrow a 2X converter from a friend just in case.

Not sure a converter is a good idea. Might want to check compatibility as both the lens and converter could possibly sustain damage.

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SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

SteveR wrote:

Get a 28-300.

The 28-300 will be SLOW, SLOW, SLOW!!!
In other words, useless in anything other than the best light!!!
SS