If you were going to Ireland for 10 days, which one lens would you take?
Aug 27, 2014 09:53:38 #
At the end of October, my wife is taking me to Ireland for 10 days to celebrate my 75th year of life. I can't carry around a bunch of lenses due to the weight. In 2009 I took a wheeled cart to London with my lenses, and don't want to repeat that due to the difficulty of multiple pieces of luggage, multiple stops and tours, etc. So, here are my options.
1. 14-24 2.8
2. 24-70 2.8
3. 80-400 VR 4.5
4. 55mm macro
D800e camera, and a p/s sony. I don't count a Ipad Air, but it does have a camera.
1. 14-24 2.8
2. 24-70 2.8
3. 80-400 VR 4.5
4. 55mm macro
D800e camera, and a p/s sony. I don't count a Ipad Air, but it does have a camera.
Aug 27, 2014 10:03:18 #
If I had to take just one lens, it would be the 24-70. On a recent tripto the UK I found my 24-85 was most useful, followed by the 16-35.
Aug 27, 2014 10:03:50 #
nikonbug wrote:
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Without question the 24-70.
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Aug 27, 2014 10:04:36 #
nikonbug wrote:
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2 & 3 covers the most focal length. Unless you want mostly landscapes and don't need reach then, 1 & 2.
Aug 27, 2014 10:05:19 #
Personally I'd probably go with the 24-70 2.8 lens. It will let you take photos of landscapes (which you can enlarge after you return) and of building exteriors and interiors. The 80-400 would be nice but it's heavy. Don't see that the macro lens would do much good and I think the 14-24 would be a second choice to the 24-70.
Just my thoughts ... worth exactly what you paid for them :)
Enjoy your trip - I'm trying to get over there (and to England) next year, look forward to seeing some photos when you return.
Best,
Tom
Just my thoughts ... worth exactly what you paid for them :)
Enjoy your trip - I'm trying to get over there (and to England) next year, look forward to seeing some photos when you return.
Best,
Tom
Aug 27, 2014 10:05:52 #
Aug 27, 2014 10:06:04 #
I would take the 24-70
The 800 has the DX option which makes your lens equivalent to a 36 to 105. I do the majority of my travel shooting in that range...
Enjoy your trip :)
The 800 has the DX option which makes your lens equivalent to a 36 to 105. I do the majority of my travel shooting in that range...
Enjoy your trip :)
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Aug 27, 2014 10:09:18 #
ricardo7
Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile
I did 3 Northern Scotland recently and only used my 24-105 f4 so I think your 24-70 would be fine.
Aug 27, 2014 10:10:37 #
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Aug 27, 2014 10:17:52 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I'd have to take 2. The 24-70 and the 14-24. I'd wear a photographer's vest and carry one there and the other on my camera. I just returned from London and Paris. I took all my equipment and I'm glad I did and I'm going to Italy in April and I will pack absolutely everything I can.
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Aug 27, 2014 10:22:39 #
Here's one of those generic, ubiquitous replies: "it depends on where you will be spending most of your time: in towns and villages or out in the country on the Ring of Kerry." If the former, go with the shortest focal range, if both go with the mid range. Leave the long focal glass at home. Take your iPhone for its close-up capability in the markets and pubs. The great thing about October is that most of the Americans and their kids will have gone home, but then you can have great conversational breakfasts with the Aussies in your B&Bs.
The leaves may not last as long as in mid west USA on that island.
The leaves may not last as long as in mid west USA on that island.
Aug 27, 2014 11:23:01 #
Thanks for all the replies. I just got back from Maine and the lens that stayed on the camera the most was the 24-70. So, that is probably the lens to take. I will post when I get back.
Aug 27, 2014 11:44:58 #
Aug 28, 2014 06:14:57 #
I've been to Ireland many times and recently had the same thoughts when traveling to Iceland and the Netherlands. I've done it many ways, most recently with a 16-35 and a 70-200 but was disappointed that I didn't bring along my 24-70. Bottom line, If you can take 3 bring along the 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200. That's perfect but not realistic when you want to travel light. If you can only bring one it will end up being the 24-70 but this is assuming you are shooting with a full frame camera of course. If you are on a crop sensor, I'd consider only the 16-35.
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