Landscape and Travel Photography Lens

[fweddy]

hi all,

pls advise me in some lenses i could get for travel photography. i will be shooting landscapes mostly. but anyhoots just list the lenses that are suitable! i'm travelling to europe for 3 mths in a few mths so planning on getting ready prices of lenses are not an issue so just shoot.

thanks a bunch!

[Cheesecake]

wat do u haf currently?

KRW says the Nikkor 12-24 is a must buy!

[fweddy]

i have a 18-70dx 85 f1.8 and 70-200vr. i was thinking of getting 12-24 BUT, i read quite a bit of stuff on it and the lens doesnt seem to perform that well? pictures not being up to standards? my #1 choice would be 17-55 dx and would prob get it, but might not be wide enough in some cases ? so maybe a wide angle should be in too.

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by fweddy i have a 18-70dx 85 f1.8 and 70-200vr. i was thinking of getting 12-24 BUT, i read quite a bit of stuff on it and the lens doesnt seem to perform that well? pictures not being up to standards? my #1 choice would be 17-55 dx and would prob get it, but might not be wide enough in some cases ? so maybe a wide angle should be in too.

i think the 18-70 is good enuff for normal travel photography.
a 18-200VR might be more versatile...
a 12-24 is much more specialised as a wide lens for landscape. i think the Nikkor's 12-24 is the best among the rest(3rd parties, but KRW says the Canon's 10-22 is much better! hehe).
a 17-55f2.8 is a lens more suited for event coverage and a general lens. it is a 'pro rate' lens.

u might like to state ur budget too. S$3k?

[longkangman]

Any wide angle will do. I am also looking for AIS 28mm f2.8 or AF 28 mm f/1.4 or
AIS 35 mm f/1.4. TSM.

[longkangman]

Originally Posted by Cheesecake a 17-55f2.8 is a lens more suited for event coverage and a general lens. it is a 'pro rate' lens.

Oh yes above lens is very very good.

[ortega]

AF 14mm f/2.8D ED
High performance, ultra-wideangle lens for photojournalism.

http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....=98-265c3544ef

[fweddy]

Originally Posted by Cheesecake i think the 18-70 is good enuff for normal travel photography. a 18-200VR might be more versatile... a 12-24 is much more specialised as a wide lens for landscape. i think the Nikkor's 12-24 is the best among the rest(3rd parties, but KRW says the Canon's 10-22 is much better! hehe). a 17-55f2.8 is a lens more suited for event coverage and a general lens. it is a 'pro rate' lens. u might like to state ur budget too. S$3k?

The pictures i intend to take will mostly be landscapes and sceneries so i doubt 18-200 is uselful. what do u say of the qaulity for the 12-24? i tink the 17-55f2.8 lens gives about 67 or so degree wide? And its picture quality too is pretty fantastic. I'm travelling out solely to take pictures so the lenses i bring is pretty crucial if not its a wasted trip lol. Budget's not the issue, if the lens is suitable and produces good quality pics i'll get it.

Thanks anyways!

[fweddy]

Originally Posted by ortega AF 14mm f/2.8D ED High performance, ultra-wideangle lens for photojournalism. http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....=98-265c3544ef

thanks ortega, seen sample pictures with that lens. loooks great.

Thx

[zaxh81]

The 12-24mm is really good for landscape.
But doubt you be using that much,if it was me,i would go for the 18-200mm for travel.

[Dennis]

10.5 Fe, 12-24, 18-200 and throw in a 17-55.

[zaxh81]

17-35mm f2.8,
20mm f2.8,
105mm VR,
200mm f2,
35mm f2

[espn]

AF-S 17-35 f/2.8

Don't bother considering anything else

[rebbot]

Buy & Bring the 10.5mm, 12-24mm, 17-55mm and the 70-200mm and you will be covered for almost all areas.

[espn]

Originally Posted by rebbot Buy & Bring the 10.5mm, 12-24mm, 17-55mm and the 70-200mm and you will be covered for almost all areas.

Yep.. the 70-200VR would be nice regret not renting from you when I went to Japan last year, and also TMC's offer to loan me his 80-200 when I flew interstate sigh.

[N-user]

Originally Posted by espn Yep.. the 70-200VR would be nice regret not renting from you when I went to Japan last year, and also TMC's offer to loan me his 80-200 when I flew interstate sigh.

nevermind, you can alway ask them again this year, maybe add a 105mm VR and R1C1 kit...

[net-g]

Since $$$ no problem, get the Nikkor 12-24 and 17-55 and bring your 70-200VR along too. The new trinity!

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by net-g Since $$$ no problem, get the Nikkor 12-24 and 17-55 and bring your 70-200VR along too. The new trinity!

wait a min, are these lenses approved and endorsed by KRW??

[rebbot]

Originally Posted by espn Yep.. the 70-200VR would be nice regret not renting from you when I went to Japan last year, and also TMC's offer to loan me his 80-200 when I flew interstate sigh.

Ironically I did not use that range much when I was there

[fweddy]

Originally Posted by rebbot Buy & Bring the 10.5mm, 12-24mm, 17-55mm and the 70-200mm and you will be covered for almost all areas.

bringing that huge junkie is heavy man ! im packing and travelling across all over europe, i cant rent a car becos im below 21. So how its a bit tough carrying so many things. maybe thats why many ppl suggest 18-200. Was thinking a 12-24, 17-55 and maybe a 14 f1.8 if i buy one. But thanks guys!! great help