LarryFitz Loc: Beacon NY

Voltage converter so you can charge batteries.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

I believe you are over thinking you list. TRAVEL LITE, TRAVEL RIGHT. Take a pocket Sony in a belt loop pouch, REALLY. DO NOT TAKE THE BIG STUFF, YOU WILL BE SORRY. TAKE THIS INSTEAD.
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jeryh Loc: Oxfordshire UK

Travel light; your F2.8 24-70 is ideal, you don't want to be encumbered with a lot of kit; always remember, too much kit, you will stand out like a sore thumb, and it will be more to worry about. Believe me, I spent two weeks in Corsica, with just one 35mm F1.4 on a Leica M6, and it was perfect. ```no one took the slightest notice of me, and I got what I wanted !

Al Freeedman

Suggest you leave all that stuff home, and enjoy the trip.

I use a Sigma 18-250 F3,5-6.3 as a walk around lens, and it's the only one I travel with
A fantastic lens; very sharp.

Captain Al

Jake22 Loc: Portsmouth NH

I have been to Europe multiple times usually accompanied by my DSLR. I have just spent a month in Portugal and England and managed to break my right index finger( rt. handed) just before leaving. I upgraded to a new iPhone X,forced to leave my big Nikon DSLR behind, and was amazed at the simplicity and the results on this new iPhone . The HDR, focus and aperture control,not to forget rapid fire and ease of editing were a joy. The non flash light capabilities in museums and churches was a bonus as many will not allow flash. And best of all it slipped into my pocket. On return I received many compliments on the quality of most shots.
Just a thought.
And there is nothing wrong with the water, though the wine can readily be substituted.

alphonso49uk

Ive used the 24-120/d750 combo in venice and was very happy with the results...even at night....I got rid of that lens and bought the 28-300 which im also very happy with. I took the 70-200 to venice last year and to be honest it wasnt a pleasant experience.....it weighs a ton and theres a lot of walking to be done in venice...travel as light as you can

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

No longer necessary. Check your camera battery charger. 100-240v.... you will however need plug adapters for the pin configuration.

JPL

You should take with you either the 24-70 or the 24-120 lens and a wide lens. The 20 mm f/1.8 is a good choice, if you can get even wider that is better. There is no need for a 70-200 or many lenses in the same range.

jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419

I've been to all of those cities. In Munich and Salzburg, the streets are narrow and a telephoto is of no use at all. The 24-70mm f/2.8 will be satisfactory for 99% of your photo opportunities. In fact, I can't think of any time I needed a longer lens in any of those cities. The f/2.8 will be advantages inside churches and castles. Take a pocket tripod--it is easy to carry, will satisfy most of your tripod needs, can be set on a wall, and, when set on the ground, give you a more interesting perspective. I would use a strap that goes over your shoulder and across your body rather than a neck strap--much less tiring and easy to keep one hand on your camera.

In Venice, be sure to visit the Guggenheim Museum. It has one of the best modern art collections I have seen.

In Munich, be sure to visit the Nymphenburg Palace and gardens. If you walk through the gardens to the end of the grounds, there is an amazing fountain. Allow a couple of hours to explore the grounds--full of interesting buildings, water features, and trails.

While you can easily cover Salzburg in a day, there is much more to see in Venice and much, much more to see in Munich.

Public transportation is wonderful in each of those cities (and in the rest of Europe) and most of the people can speak english and are helpful if you ask questions.

HallowedHill Loc: Chattanooga, TN

Traveled to Venice, Florence, and Rome for 10 days two years ago. Had the Nikon 24-70 and 55-200 with me. My take away: Leave the longer and heavier lens at home. I took 95% of over 1000 shots with the smaller lens. Take an extra battery instead. If you add a lens or more, go for wider and faster. Most of the museums and churches allow photography, but no flash. So the need for speed. That's what I wished I had with me. Lots of them won't allow a tripod, but you might get away with a monopod. Relax and have fun.

NJphotodoc Loc: Now in the First State

Having lived for many years in France, the UK and Spain, I would also include travel insurance for your camera and equipment. No matter what body/lenses/flash you take, having insurance is a very small price to pay in comparision to loss, breakage, etc.
And yes, the water is fine to drink, but so is the wine :)

jcboy3

As a photographer, I would never travel without quality gear. What's the point of having it if you don't take it with you when you go to some place with exceptional photo opportunities?

sbilheimer

Keep your camera/equipment in your carry on. If you store your photos on an external hard drive, do not pack it in your luggage. Our camera group had some equipment stolen from
stored luggage. Power converter to recharge batteries....... You will be visiting some absolutely fantastic places. I've been to all and highly commend you on your choices.

Vienna74 Loc: Bountiful, Utah now Panama

I have been traveling to Europe annually for 20 years and have visited those locations several times. I take small groups as their travel guide.

First, Austria and Germany have higher standards for culinary water than are found in most places in the U.S., so enjoy the water. Of course, Europeans typically do not drink tap water, but that is a cultural bias rooted in water issues in the distant past.

Second, I usually find myself shooting almost exclusively at the wide end of zoom lenses in Europe. The problem is large subjects and tight spaces. I have made numerous trips with an 18-140 lens, and virtually all of my photos are at 50mm or less, and probably 75% are at 25mm or less.

Third, Italy is a place to worry about pickpockets. That is FAR less of an issue in Austria and Germany. While it is wise to be careful anywhere, don't lose sleep over this issue north of Italy.

Fourth, if you are not going with a group, hire a local guide for a walking tour of the Old City portion of Salzburg. There is much there that unguided tourists never see. And make sure you visit Hohenwerfen Castle, located south of Salzburg.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I like to travel light, so I would bring one lens - not the 70-200mm. The 24-70mm would be a good choice. No matter what lenses you bring, you will always want something you didn't bring, but you can get good pictures with one camera and one lens. How about a compact camera for those times when you don't want to carry so much?