Yes Welcome, this is a great site! I am an old Canon guy, probably due to the optics in their telephotos. I gave my 7D Mark II to my son and he uses my lenses. But I think you are right in the camera body you are considering, I am not familiar with Nikon's yet they are fine cameras. Put your bucks in good optics. The difference is unbelievable! In the Canon line up it's the L series lenses, I am sure Nikon has equally good lenses. I know these line of optics are expensive, but as you become more avid you will appreciate the difference. I hope this helps and the Best of Luck to you!
George

Thank you and you are so correct!

Who are you referring to?

Great point. I got around it by using the battery grip with sleeve for AA batteries which you can buy anyplace in Europe. Yes be careful of voltage differences, but I believe the canon chargers will accept 220-120 volts you just need the plug adapters. I used this method in Italy, Germany, Ireland and Crimea. As for memory disks, I went to local camera shops and had pictures transferred to CDs. Hzappy Shooting!

You may want to consider Canon's 200mm 2.8L ll, an unbelievable lens, not a zoom, but it will match the 70-200 @ 200 setting.
Good Luck

I own both, I no longer use the 85mm. The quality of today's zooms are excellent. In the past I shot many weddings using the 85mm, at the time it was the FD model, a truly great lens! I upgraded years ago to the newer Canon Lens (EF) and have used it with less frequency opting for the L zooms. Just keep in mind the weight and size difference. The 70-200 L 2.8 is an outstanding lens. I know the tough decision you are making, I would go for the zoom if you can afford it.

Having been to Naples a few times, I only recommend that you limit your gear and always carry it on your side away from the street. Thugs on motorbikes are notorious for driving by and grabbing your gear. Many dislocated shoulders and fractures.