Trip to Portugal
Dec 24, 2023 13:20:49 #
RightOnPhotography
Loc: Quebec,QC
birdguy53 wrote:
I will be in Lisbon, Sintra, Nazare, Porto and Algarve and deciding what to take. The choice is Canon SX50HS or Canon 70D with 24-105 4.0L, Canon 100-400L, Tokina 11-20 2.8 and Nifty Fifty.I know this is old gear but trying not to buy any new gear unless that would make a huge difference. Thanks in advance for Your knowledgeable suggestions.
I shoot Nikon Z, but I think my recent experience will apply to your plans. In November, I spent 4 days in Barcelona and then 11 days on Mediterranean cruise, visiting 8 cities in France, Italy and Greece. I had with me Z7ii and two lenses - Z 24-120 f4 and Z 17-28mm f2.8. This set proved to be totally sufficient, in fact about 80% of shots were taken with 24-120. So, I suggest that you take your 24-105 and 11-20 only, nothing else.
Dec 24, 2023 13:29:01 #
I visited Portugal many years ago with a film camera with a fixed medium lens and got great pictures (slides). If I went today I would take my trusty 80D with my fabulous 18-135 which covers most everything.
Dec 24, 2023 17:00:12 #
Photoladybon
Loc: Long Island
birdguy53 wrote:
I will be in Lisbon, Sintra, Nazare, Porto, and Algarve and deciding what to take. The choice is Canon SX50HS or Canon 70D with 24-105 4.0L, Canon 100-400L, Tokina 11-20 2.8 and Nifty Fifty.I know this is old gear but trying not to buy any new gear unless that would make a huge difference. Thanks in advance for Your knowledgeable suggestions.
I just returned from that area and took my OM-1 with 12-100 (24-200mm FF equivalent), a 6mm IOWA--rectilinear lens (12mm) and 7-14 (14-24). I used the 12-100 98% of the time and could have used it 100%. Enormous amount of hilly walking on cobblestones--don't take too much and be burdened down with camera equipment. Your 24-105 will take care of the churches, the architecture of Sintra, and the gorgeous landscapes. Unless there is something so special you like to photograph, that's all you will need. Have a great time in Portugal--it's a beautiful country with beautiful people. Enjoy
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Dec 25, 2023 09:33:11 #
cptiger
Loc: Englewood, FL
Leinik wrote:
To be frank, none of these would be my solutions o... (show quote)
And those easier solutions would be?
Dec 26, 2023 19:59:12 #
birdguy53
Loc: N. Smithfield, RI
24-105 for sure and maybe a 18-135. thank You everybody for your suggestions.
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