Which Travel Lens To Get?

alan1996 · 11th December 2005

Going on a 7D tour to China from 24/12/05. I am thinking of getting a travel lens like Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED. However, I may only get to see this lens after I come back from China. Therefore, from the list below, which travel lens could I get if I cannot get Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm before 24/12/05?

Nikon AF-S VR 24-120mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC ASP IF
Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 ASP IF

Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II

espn · 11th December 2005

Get 17-35 f/2.8, 28-70 f/2.8 and 70-200VR f/2.8

Beachboy · 11th December 2005

get Nikon AF-S VR 24-120mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED

i bought that lens for my china tour too.

alan1996 · 11th December 2005

Originally Posted by espn

Get 17-35 f/2.8, 28-70 f/2.8 and 70-200VR f/2.8

I don't think it is a good idea to change lens when in China as it is winter now. I do not like the 28-70 f/2.8 as on a D70 it become 42-105mm. I would get the 17-55mm F2.8 than 17-35 f/2.8. Anyway, no money to buy all 3 lenses.

espn · 11th December 2005

Then buy 12-24DX and 17-55DX.

Winter why cannot change len??

Voyage · 11th December 2005

The new AFS 18-200mm VR

alan1996 · 11th December 2005

Originally Posted by Voyage

The new AFS 18-200mm VR

Yes, I want to get this lens but can I get it before my tour on 24/12/05?

TMC · 11th December 2005

17-35 would be a good choice already, if you are going for a full digital system. then the 17-55 would be good too.

alan1996 · 11th December 2005

Originally Posted by espn

Then buy 12-24DX and 17-55DX.

Winter why cannot change len??

I have the Tokina 12-24mm F4. Do not want to take too many lenses for this tour as I am with a tour group. Try to keep bag light as winter cloths take up a lot of weight. I also want to buy a number of other things in China. So as you said Buy Buy Buy. The temp. there is very cold. I think it is below 0C. Is it ez to change lens with glove on?

Sjourn · 12th December 2005

Originally Posted by alan1996

I have the Tokina 12-24mm F4. Do not want to take too many lenses for this tour as I am with a tour group. Try to keep bag light as winter cloths take up a lot of weight. I also want to buy a number of other things in China. So as you said Buy Buy Buy. The temp. there is very cold. I think it is below 0C. Is it ez to change lens with glove on?

I was in the US last week with temp at -2, if u have a nice place to shoot, u will want to change lens....without gloves of course. there are some winter gloves that allow you to expose ur fingers only without exposing the rest of ur hands, when u are done using ur fingers, u just cover back the mitts.

Francis247 · 12th December 2005

Originally Posted by alan1996

I have the Tokina 12-24mm F4. Do not want to take too many lenses for this tour as I am with a tour group. Try to keep bag light as winter cloths take up a lot of weight. I also want to buy a number of other things in China. So as you said Buy Buy Buy. The temp. there is very cold. I think it is below 0C. Is it ez to change lens with glove on?

Hi Alan,

I just went up to Beijing yesterday for a short trip (Currently in Tianjin now) and climb up the Great Wall of China at Badaling. The wind is very strong and the temperature is very cold which I believe to be -7 degree C. The view from the Great Wall is very nice. If you want, wide angle lens will be good to capture the scenery, but you may need a bit of zoom too.

One more thing, bring lots warm clothings. The temperature here is dropping day by day. Good luck for your trip.

alan1996 · 12th December 2005

Originally Posted by Francis247

Hi Alan,

I just went up to Beijing yesterday for a short trip (Currently in Tianjin now) and climb up the Great Wall of China at Badaling. The wind is very strong and the temperature is very cold which I believe to be -7 degree C. The view from the Great Wall is very nice. If you want, wide angle lens will be good to capture the scenery, but you may need a bit of zoom too.

One more thing, bring lots warm clothings. The temperature here is dropping day by day. Good luck for your trip.

Hi,

What lenses did you bring with you and do you cover your D70s with weather cover? I am thinking of bring my Tokina 12-24 and Sigma 20mm F1.8. Will not be bring my tripod as on a tour group and will not have time to setup tripod. I am thinking of getting a travel lens for the zoom part.

mpenza · 12th December 2005

actually, I feel it's easier to bring more equipment, e.g. tripods and lenses, on group tours. Your normal luggage is usually taken off and you worry less abt taking public transport.

Francis247 · 12th December 2005

Originally Posted by alan1996

Hi,

What lenses did you bring with you and do you cover your D70s with weather cover? I am thinking of bring my Tokina 12-24 and Sigma 20mm F1.8. Will not be bring my tripod as on a tour group and will not have time to setup tripod. I am thinking of getting a travel lens for the zoom part.

Hi Alan,

I didn't bring my camera because this weekend trip to Beijing was unplanned (originally thought of working throughout the weekend)

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But my colleague did bring her D70 with kit lens without tripod. Too bad it is not wide enough because the view from the top of the Great Wall is very nice.

laforge · 12th December 2005

Originally Posted by alan1996

Hi,

What lenses did you bring with you and do you cover your D70s with weather cover? I am thinking of bring my Tokina 12-24 and Sigma 20mm F1.8. Will not be bring my tripod as on a tour group and will not have time to setup tripod. I am thinking of getting a travel lens for the zoom part.

Get a monopod if you do not have one currently. Faster setup and strip down

volk · 12th December 2005

Originally Posted by laforge

Get a monopod if you do not have one currently. Faster setup and strip down

Will be going on the group tour next week too...

Thinking of bring my Feisol Tripod...but also quite heavy (with the ball head)

Any advise on the monopod? Dun really know how to use one...

alan1996 · 12th December 2005

Originally Posted by volk

Will be going on the group tour next week too...

Thinking of bring my Feisol Tripod...but also quite heavy (with the ball head)

Any advise on the monopod? Dun really know how to use one...

I also use a Feisol CF tripod. I have a Giottos MM 9750 as a monopod. I think I will bring my monopod.

Astin · 12th December 2005

I would suggest AF-S DX 18-70 f3.5-4.5G for 1-lens travelling.
But if u can carry 2 lenses, then of course go for any of the 2 recommended by espn.

LKY · 12th December 2005

Hi,

i suggest u also get fisheye 10.5mm.

China, have a lot of wide scenery out there.u cant cover all if only 17mm(or 25.5mm in digital). that is my personal experiences.

volk · 12th December 2005

Originally Posted by alan1996

I also use a Feisol CF tripod. I have a Giottos MM 9750 as a monopod. I think I will bring my monopod.

Ok...actually since it is a group tour, I think can just leave the tripod on the bus and bring it down when necessary...

How much will be a monopod like this Giottos?

11th December 2005	#1
alan1996 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore, Clementi Posts: 337	Which Travel Lens To Get? Going on a 7D tour to China from 24/12/05. I am thinking of getting a travel lens like Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED. However, I may only get to see this lens after I come back from China. Therefore, from the list below, which travel lens could I get if I cannot get Nikon AF-S DX VR 18-200mm before 24/12/05? Nikon AF-S VR 24-120mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC ASP IF Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5 ASP IF Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II

11th December 2005	#2
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Re: Which Travel Lens To Get? Get 17-35 f/2.8, 28-70 f/2.8 and 70-200VR f/2.8

11th December 2005	#3
Beachboy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Singapore, Jurong East Posts: 1,104	Re: Which Travel Lens To Get? get Nikon AF-S VR 24-120mm F3.5-5.6G IF-ED i bought that lens for my china tour too.

11th December 2005	#5
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Re: Which Travel Lens To Get? Then buy 12-24DX and 17-55DX. Winter why cannot change len??

11th December 2005	#6
Voyage Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 263	Re: Which Travel Lens To Get? The new AFS 18-200mm VR

11th December 2005	#8
TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: Which Travel Lens To Get? 17-35 would be a good choice already, if you are going for a full digital system. then the 17-55 would be good too. __________________ Selling: 32GB Thumbdrive - Patriot Xporter XT 120sgd (Price reduced)

12th December 2005	#13
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Re: Which Travel Lens To Get? actually, I feel it's easier to bring more equipment, e.g. tripods and lenses, on group tours. Your normal luggage is usually taken off and you worry less abt taking public transport.

12th December 2005	#18
Astin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Astin Studio Posts: 4,724	Re: Which Travel Lens To Get? I would suggest AF-S DX 18-70 f3.5-4.5G for 1-lens travelling. But if u can carry 2 lenses, then of course go for any of the 2 recommended by espn.

12th December 2005	#19
LKY Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 64	Re: Which Travel Lens To Get? Hi, i suggest u also get fisheye 10.5mm. China, have a lot of wide scenery out there.u cant cover all if only 17mm(or 25.5mm in digital). that is my personal experiences.