Lens to take on trip to England,Wales, and Ireland.
Jan 16, 2013 02:39:02 #
Hi Ughh friends.I am going to the UK. for 3weeks.I plan on taking my Canon 60D and a Sigma 18-250mm lens.I also have a Sigma 10-20 and 24-70 f2.8. Of the three lenses am I ok with just the 18-250. Your comments would be appreciated.
Jan 16, 2013 03:18:08 #
raysass wrote:
Hi Ughh friends.I am going to the UK. for 3weeks.I plan on taking my Canon 60D and a Sigma 18-250mm lens.I also have a Sigma 10-20 and 24-70 f2.8. Of the three lenses am I ok with just the 18-250. Your comments would be appreciated.
Ray, if you are hellbent on going minimalist then yes, you will be ok. You will suffer a little on the wide end.
If I were in your shoes, I would take a second lens. That would be a nifty 50 or faster. About half of England is indoors, by way of cathedrals and castles etc.
I would also consider at least a two or three day side trip to Paris on the bullet. Well worth it. Unless it's old hat for you.
Have fun
Jan 16, 2013 04:58:43 #
You do not say when you are coming over here. My preference would be the 24-70mm 2.8 I have the Canon 24-70mm 2.8L IS USM and use it a lot. Ideal for historical buildings and walking around narrow streets. Here is an example.
Cirencester
Jan 16, 2013 07:19:26 #
macro2009 wrote:
You do not say when you are coming over here. My preference would be the 24-70mm 2.8 I have the Canon 24-70mm 2.8L IS USM and use it a lot. Ideal for historical buildings and walking around narrow streets. Here is an example.
Whilst you are over here don't make the all-too-common mistake of thinking that the UK begins and ends in London and the South East of England. We have some very special landscape and points of interest - especially if you are interested in history - in the North East of England - and of course Scotland too. Newcastle is a great place to visit plus the countryside of Northumberland - lots of castles, Roman Wall, coastline, etc.
Also you MUST visit Durham Cathedral - appointed by UNESCO as being the best building in the world !!!!
Have a great trip.
Jan 16, 2013 07:29:13 #
Take one that is weather resistant - or at least a bag or something to protect your camera when you are out and about, we get a lot of rain here in the UK. I usually end up with my camera stuffed inside my jacket to try to keep it dry. I agree with John above that coming north is a good idea - the west coast of scotland has some of the most breath-taking and dramatic scenery that you will see.
What time of year are you planning your trip? are you interested in architecture, scenery, people wildlife?
What time of year are you planning your trip? are you interested in architecture, scenery, people wildlife?
Jan 16, 2013 10:06:30 #
alycrom wrote:
Take one that is weather resistant - or at least a... (show quote)
We're planning on Sept.Two days in London and the rest of the week with f friends two hours out of London. Then we take the train to Wales to visit my family. One week there and off to Ireland for a week.
Jan 16, 2013 10:08:23 #
SharpShooter wrote:
quote=raysass Hi Ughh friends.I am going to the U... (show quote)
Thanks for your reply sharpshooter. Ray.
Jan 16, 2013 10:11:52 #
John Evans wrote:
quote=macro2009 You do not say when you are comin... (show quote)
Thank you for your comments John.Will put those on my list of must see places.
Jan 16, 2013 10:17:13 #
Have to go to a photo club meeting. Will reply to you all tonight. Thanks. Ray.
Jan 16, 2013 10:25:02 #
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We're planning on Sept.Two days in London and the rest of the week with f friends two hours out of London. Then we take the train to Wales to visit my family. One week there and off to Ireland for a week.[/quote]
wow so you are going to be photographing a bit of everything, Have you been to London before? you will find that at the centre it is actually quite a small place with landmarks and historic buildings and photo opportunities around every corner. Then you have the rolling countryside of Wales and the freshness of ireland - makes me want to go there too! I do realise that you asked about which lens' to take but as i barely know what my own lens' do i am in no position to answer that, i am just trying to be helpful in the native way so to speak!
We're planning on Sept.Two days in London and the rest of the week with f friends two hours out of London. Then we take the train to Wales to visit my family. One week there and off to Ireland for a week.[/quote]
wow so you are going to be photographing a bit of everything, Have you been to London before? you will find that at the centre it is actually quite a small place with landmarks and historic buildings and photo opportunities around every corner. Then you have the rolling countryside of Wales and the freshness of ireland - makes me want to go there too! I do realise that you asked about which lens' to take but as i barely know what my own lens' do i am in no position to answer that, i am just trying to be helpful in the native way so to speak!
Jan 16, 2013 10:36:53 #
John Evans wrote:
quote=macro2009 You do not say when you are comin... (show quote)
I would endorse all that as just been said. there is so much to do in Great Britain, time will be your biggest enemy.
Jan 16, 2013 10:47:13 #
alycrom wrote:
br We're planning on Sept.Two days in London and... (show quote)
Thanks for your comments. Ray.
Jan 16, 2013 10:49:45 #
macro2009 wrote:
quote=John Evans quote=macro2009 You do not say ... (show quote)
Thanks for your comments Macro.Ray.
Jan 16, 2013 10:58:39 #
I would take the 24-70 2.8 as well as well as the 18-250. Enjoy your trip. Also you will need some type of rain protection for your camera and lens for those fair times it rains in England.
Jan 16, 2013 11:25:00 #
Acountry330 wrote:
I would take the 24-70 2.8 as well as well as the 18-250. Enjoy your trip. Also you will need some type of rain protection for your camera and lens for those fair times it rains in England.
Thanks for your advice Acountry330.Ray.
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