sinderone

Because the 35 is a 1.8 and the 18-200 is a 3.5-5.5.

bweber Loc: Newton, MA

On a crop sensor camera the 18 - 200 may not get wide enough for the narrow streets you may want to photograph. I would definitely take the 10 - 20 lens. If you do not want to carry all three of your lenses, I would leave the 35 1.8 at home.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

There ya have it, everyone has an opinion.

Now pick the one you like the best,
or go with the majority.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Myself, I would take only the 18-200. But I don't have any of those others, either. I have been well served with the 18-200. I did take a 200-500 (on a second camera) when I went to Africa, but that was a special case.

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

We took a trip to Rome for two days and a Mediterranean Cruise where we spent a day in Sicily along with other ports, and went to Mt. Etna. Although I had a 10-24mm DX lens for my Nikon D800), the only lens I actually made use of was my FX f/2.8 24-70mm. I would not take the 35mm lens since your 18-200mm lens will duplicate that focal length and, in fact your 10-20mm could prove to be dead weight.

JennT Loc: South Central PA

My husband had a visiting Professorship at U. Coimbra, Portugal-- for 6 weeks--mY 18-200mm got rammed against a rock wall-- at a castle---bent the rim of the filter---cracked the filter --Thus I was getting rainbows on all images--- So--- I went to a camera store in Coimbra---they would NOT work on it--

dilemma--- purchase a European lens--- or: I was ever so happy to have my 50mm along---

THINGS HAPPEN.

Dossile

I’d take the 35 mm. I try to travel with at least a f2.8 lens, preferably something faster. I sometimes use it in only one or two situations, but I often love the pictures. I don’t like the final results with high ISO dynamics. On a trip, I probably take just 12-30 really nice shots, usually about 3-5 come from the fast lens.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

I like the kit you are considering.
Would be my choice as well.

jaycoffman Loc: San Diego

Before I switched to Sony mirrorless I used a Nikon 7100 for a number of years. I agree with the general consensus that the 18-200 will be a great lens for almost all your shots. I used my Tamron 18-400 almost exclusively and only needed the last 200mm for trips involving animals, etc. However, when I went to Morocco and was inside mosques a lot I used a 50mm 1.4 and it saved me. With the d7100 you just don't get that low light capability of some of the ff and newer models but you can make up for it with a really fast prime. I think your 35mm 1.8 will be even better and my 50mm for those low light inside shots. The two lenses should work well for you and keep the weight minimal.

Hope you have a great trip--Italy is a photographic wonderland.

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

Again! Take only the 18-200mm. That is all you will need. If you plan to take photographs through tour bus windows, also take a LenSkirt to block reflections https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=lenskirt%20hood&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps

repleo Loc: Boston

I have been to Sicily and many times to Italy. My 18-105mm F4 on my Sony A6000 is all I have ever needed even though I foolishly bring a couple of other lenses. If you are content with the quality your 18-200, it should see you well covered. Nearly all of my shots end up being in the 18-70 mm range. The only exceptions would be with my Rokinon 12mm F2.0 for interiors. Many of the finer churches and cathedrals are in narrow little squares so 10-20 may be worth bringing, but I can't see much benefit in the 35 F1.8. I think the over-riding factor to consider - especially walking around Rome - is to carry as little as possible.

One problem to consider, especially in narrow streets and small villages is the huge contrast between one side of a street and the other. Very often one side of the street will be in strong shadow with the other side blown out. Try bracketing your shots or maybe consider a graduated ND filter.

Where are you going in Sicily? I highly recommend Taormina, Cephalu and the salt pans of Trepani. also Mt Etna if time allows. The central interior (Enna as a center) has rolling landscapes similar to Tuscany and some cute little hill towns like Petralia Soprana.

Enjoy and post pics when you get back.

rlovaglio Loc: Augusta, Maine

I agree with Dennis. I went to Italy in 2016, all I took was my 18-270 and that was all I needed. I also took pictures inside churches and upped the ISO a little & slowed the shutter speed some.

For really wide angle if necessary I'll bet you have a cell phone. My wife and daughter took all cell camera pictures and they came out quite good. We blew one up to 42"x42" to frame and the detail is amazing.

fantom Loc: Colorado

For a large number of reasons leave the 10-20 at home.

fantom Loc: Colorado

Speaking from experience, the 200's range from 150 to 200 will be quite useful.

clint f. Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa

I followed the advice of a fellow UHH and took 1 lens (canon 24-105) and stripped off the battery grip and L bracket to make the lightest and simplest kit. No tripod. Thankful every single day of my 5 week trip because we were able to use 1 carry on each. Used public transportation and the light weight was a real advantage. Saw many exasperated American tourists trying to manage several bags each on trains complaining that there wasn’t enough room for their stuff on the train. European flights are very restrictive regarding size, be sure to check each airline you use. Do try to enjoy the sights as well as doing photography. Travel right-travel light.