Silverman Loc: Michigan

Remember K.I.S.S. ( Keep it Simple Silly.)
The more Equipment you take, there is more to get Lost, Stolen, or Damaged. Ask Yourself; How many times will I REALLY NEED to bring that EXPENSIVE MONSTER LENS?
Yes, remember THEFT is always a possibility with traveling with Photography Equipment. Even if you leave it in your Room, someone knows you have it, breaks into your room and...well you can guess yourself. Anyway just a fellow Photographer giving a opinion, Right?

letmedance Loc: Walnut, Ca.

[quote=Silverman]Remember K.I.S.S. ( Keep it Simple Silly.)
The more Equipment you take, there is more to get Lost, Stolen, or Damaged. Ask Yourself; How many times will I REALLY NEED to bring that EXPENSIVE MONSTER LENS?
Yes, remember THEFT is always a possibility with traveling with Photography Equipment. Even if you leave it in your Room, someone knows you have it, breaks into your room and...well you can guess yourself. Anyway just a fellow Photographer giving a opinion, Right?[/

I like to take a couple of walking zoom lenses, a
28 and a 50. I also pack along a 20-120 for long shots and portraits. Most of what you see can be captured with those lens. If however you like birds and wildlife then possibly the big lens should go along. Is DaLat on your itinerary?

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Well, why did you buy it, to leave it at home???
Or are u scared it’ll disappear?
Bring it and bring a proof of purchase (for the 200-600), (‘cause you know they’ll think you bought it over there)
No matter what, have fun!😄

dragonlady9947

dps-Digital Photography School has some very good information on this. Gives an actual list on what to bring on a vacation. Great site for all things photography.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Thought - take the 24-240, one body, and a 1.4 teleconverter.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

OR, just use the Clear Image Zoom and not loose any light....
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ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

No. Take a DSLR and the 24-210. Also a pocket camera P&S. And have fun!!

pilot64 Loc: Atlanta, GA

Depends on what you want to shoot. Tigers in the jungle? Take it. Temples, Street Shots, Landscapes. Leave it home. Take a 1.4 or 2.0 Teleconverter. Thta with your 24-210 would extend it to 290 or 420. Don't forget your tripod, even though if you are on a tour, it may be hard to use. Enjoy your trip.

Carusoswi

Each to his own. How to you carry your gear? When I travel, I take most of my gear (which includes a Tamron 200-500 mm zoom. I use most of what I take because I look for photo opportunities that justify each lens in my bag. I find it interesting and am pleased to have my stuff with me. I didn't buy any of my lenses to leave them at home.

In the past, I had a well organized large bag that fit all my equipment. I packed a smaller empty gab with socks, undies, etc., and packed them in my checked bag. I used the smaller bag into which I packed the minimum kit I felt I would need for that day. The rest stayed in my cabin.

I have since upgraded to a Pelican case to carry most all of my gear, and will again take the smaller bag for carrying my daily kit.

Some on this forum may be frequent travelers, so not care so much about using their gear (that's valid). Some may want to be free of heavy kit because they want to spend their time enjoying the trip, not taking photos (that's also valid). Then, there are the 'me' types for whom most extended travel locations are a once in a lifetime opportunity, and, for whom taking photos is a huge and pleasing priority. I would not think of leaving a key piece of equipment at home.

There is no right or wrong, here. You have received plenty of advice running from one extreme to the other. Consider this advice and then decide which way you want to go. If you are convinced that your decision is the right one for you, then you will not be disappointed.

Good luck, and enjoy your trip.

Caruso

Haydon

I'm really curious why the OP wants to bring a lens that long on a cruise anyways.

emkay08

Precisely

carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida

don't take it you may not be coming home with it.

Carusoswi

It's possible the OP is like me, really into taking photos, especially on a three week trip. I am on a mini-trip now, and outside our guests' home roams a small gecko. Everyone wanted a good photo of that little critter. Bright sun makes good exposure of this animal in the shade of a tree difficult (expose for him and the background is blown, change the angle of the shot to overcome the sun and you are likely going to spook him to changing his position). Additionally, this gecko is small, so auto-focus (for me with my camera) is not very practical. I tried with my 85mm lens, as I consider it the sharpest lens in my bag and I can often crop with good results. But I found I could not sufficiently nail the focus to allow sufficient crop and maintain sharpness. Tried with my f8 AF 500mm reflex. The minimum focus distance was too long, and, again, nailing focus was impossible. Finally, I pulled out my 200-500 which gave the right combination of minimum focus distance, variable focal length, and sharpness to get several very sharp, frame filling shots of that little guy. None of these shots are prize winners, but all present enjoyed them, and I got a kick out of taking them.

Had I not had this lens along, I would have missed the shot. That might not bother some, and it would not have spoiled my trip, but I would have felt somewhat naked without that lens.

I took that 200-500 on an Alaskan cruise, and it was quite useful in capturing decent shots of distant wildlife.

Of course, YMMV. To reiterate, there is no right or wrong. Do what suits you and revel in your decision.

Caruso

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

This is the camera I’ll take on my next extended vacation!!

Imagemine Loc: St. Louis USA

My suggestion is if you don't plan on capturing any images of animals don't worry. Still on the other hand you never know! Still it's a question you put to yourself, I always believe enjoyment comes first in my case I find my 24-70mm and my 70-200mm serve me well