lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

For starters, what camera are you going to use? A D-500 is a DX (cf) and a D-750 is a FX (ff), the lenses give different perspectives on each format and thus have possibly different uses. Like most TRADITIONAL street photographers I'd pick a fast 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm prime and be done with it. Most of those lenses are small enough no one would pay attention to you nor ask you to leave their property for "being" a non-fee-paying professional. Toting anything longer than about 4" as a lens will gather some notice. A whopping 300mm might give you candids but also other issues. A good digital P&S might be a good alternative.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

I use my 28-300 as my walk around. I will cover 99% of your needs. That lens and a wide angle is all I take to Europe and Asia. It covers you needs.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

17-35 IMHO

Bill 45

Very important information to remember , that gone for anyplace you are at.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

You can ONLY use a 35mm f1,2 prime in NYC.
All other lenses are unacceptable according to the self anointed experts.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

No matter what anyone tells you, you'll have to carry the lens. It doesn't walk around.

That said, I'd suggest a 50 or preferably a 35mm lens, or something whose range provides those focal lengths. Personally, considering the crowds that can be on the streets, the physically smaller size lens would be preferred. Thus, the 28~300 and 70~200 would not be my first choice.
--Bob

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

17-35mm

VietVet Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I took a trip to Savannah Georgia and wanted to travel light so I took my canon r with a 24-105 and a 70-300. The 70-300 was used for only a few images and all the rest was with the 24-105, however I was very disappointed because the wide end of 24mm was not wide enough and I wished I had taken my 16-35. Next time for city photography such as you want to do I’ll be sure to have the 16-35 and 24-105 only.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

The underrated 24-120/F4 Nikon lens (F mount) is actually a very good lens. If you don't need F/2.8 then it is ideal.

timbuktutraveler

HI,

Regarding the Rose Reading Room this may be helpful to you: See below:

I have been there dozens of times.
See below; NO flash photography or taking photos of others.
In the worse case, you could risk getting your camera confiscated


Rose Main Reading Room Tours | 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Mon–Sat

Don’t have time for the full tour? Join your official NYPL docent in the McGraw Rotunda on the third floor for an overview of the magnificent Rose Main Reading Room, then proceed inside for a viewing.

This 15-minute tour is free and limited to the first 25 people who sign up. Registration will be available in McGraw Rotunda, where the tour begins, 30 minutes prior.

Please note that reserved group tours for 10+ people will resume in late fall.



Access for Persons with Disabilities
All public service units of the Library are wheelchair accessible. A ramp entrance to the building is located at the 42nd Street entrance. All levels of the building are accessible by an elevator at the north end of the building.

Don't forget! The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is a working research library.

Please:
• No food or drink
• Silence your phone
• Remain quiet in all reading rooms
• No flash photography or taking photos of others

no12mo

Are listed lens DX format? If that be the case, I'd recommend the 28 - 300

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Without looking at the other replies, I would say the 17-35mm.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Just curious. How often does anyone really need a slow f2.8 lens?

wetreed

You should consider the Tamron 18-400 with your D500.

hbbozzi Loc: Princeton, NJ, 08540

My walk-around lens is a Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM, because I believe in going wide. It's a matter of personal preferences and what you like to photograph.