What lens to bring??

eAgles · 5th August 2007

Hi Folks,

I am going to some cities in France. I have a EOS-30D. I am deciding whether to bring my 10-22, 17-40 or the 24-70. I think the 70-200 is definitely out of question.

If my baggage just allow only one lense, please advise what is the most useful lense to bring along?

Thanks in advance!

miniUltraman · 5th August 2007

If only 1 lens... got to be 10-22. I brought 10-22 and 24-105 for my recent holiday trip. 10-22 is on my 30D 90% of the time as I cover more wide than anything else

eAgles · 5th August 2007

Originally Posted by miniUltraman

If only 1 lens... got to be 10-22. I brought 10-22 and 24-105 for my recent holiday trip. 10-22 is on my 30D 90% of the time as I cover more wide than anything else

Thanks for your advice!

spartacus.ret · 5th August 2007

17-40L, if one lens only.

but actually, i'd prefer to bring more than one. although whenever i'm in europe, i tend to survive with a 17-35mm.

Dream Merchant · 5th August 2007

Largely depends on what you wanna shoot, and your style/preferences.

Based purely on coverage, I would say 10-22 (most definitely) and 24-70. At least that way you have both the wide side covered, and have a 'standard' to medium tele for tighter shots.

In your case, if it were ONLY 1 lens - the 10-22 would be a no-brainer for travel and landscapes. The 17-40, while a great lens, gives you a 28-70mm coverage - neither really here nor there, especially for travel and landscapes, IMHO...but that's just me.

Lens hoods, a CPL and if you can squeeze it in, a flash would definitely come in handy.

Hope this helps.

Oh, spare batts, spare batts, spare batts and lots of CF cards. LOL!

eAgles · 5th August 2007

Originally Posted by Dream Merchant

Largely depends on what you wanna shoot, and your style/preferences.

Based purely on coverage, I would say 10-22 (most definitely) and 24-70. At least that way you have both the wide side covered, and have a 'standard' to medium tele for tighter shots.

In your case, if it were ONLY 1 lens - the 10-22 would be a no-brainer for travel and landscapes. The 17-40, while a great lens, gives you a 28-70mm coverage - neither really here nor there, especially for travel and landscapes, IMHO...but that's just me.

Lens hoods, a CPL and if you can squeeze it in, a flash would definitely come in handy.

Hope this helps.

Oh, spare batts, spare batts, spare batts and lots of CF cards. LOL!

Wat is CPL?

lightning · 5th August 2007

Originally Posted by eAgles

Wat is CPL?

Circular Polarizer!

eAgles · 5th August 2007

Wow! Thanks for reminding.

I nearly forgot such important element.

Leinaj · 6th August 2007

i just got home from BKK and I used only one lens, 10 - 22 mm and never once regretted the decision to use this, served my purpose well I guess. The rest of lens just stood in bag .... much depends on what u wanna capture. I would allow the 70 - 200 mm for the other extreme end

barracuda · 6th August 2007

I suggest you bring both your 10-22 & 24-70. I am currently in Italy and I use both my 10-22 & 28-135 very often. 10-22 is super for architecture, landscape, seascapes, etc. It is especially good when you are squeezed in those churches, cathedrals & palaces where the grandeur can only be captured by a wide angle. Whilst the 28-135 is good for the details + some people shots and other general purpose shots.

If u r not going to the same place again in the near future, better bring both lenses, or you may just want to kick yourself while u r there. It will cause a bit of discomfort (lenses are heavy), but when you look back, the reward will be bigger than the pain

Furthermore, it is a complete waste of money if the lens is not there when u need it.

eAgles · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by barracuda

I suggest you bring both your 10-22 & 24-70. I am currently in Italy and I use both my 10-22 & 28-135 very often. 10-22 is super for architecture, landscape, seascapes, etc. It is especially good when you are squeezed in those churches, cathedrals & palaces where the grandeur can only be captured by a wide angle. Whilst the 28-135 is good for the details + some people shots and other general purpose shots.

If u r not going to the same place again in the near future, better bring both lenses, or you may just want to kick yourself while u r there. It will cause a bit of discomfort (lenses are heavy), but when you look back, the reward will be bigger than the pain Furthermore, it is a complete waste of money if the lens is not there when u need it.

Nice advice.

I am visiting Tours and Grenoble in France. Also, planning to go Monaco from Grenoble but wondering whether it is worth the trip (5hours by train or should I take flight - dunno whether air travel is exp there?). It would be like rush - touch and go. Hotels there would be too expensive as it is Euro's holiday season now. Dunno what should I do? If I don't go, then it would be a waste since I am already in France.

I guess I will bring the 10-22 and 24-70 then. Arrgghh... what should I do?

barracuda · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by eAgles

Nice advice.

I am visiting Tours and Grenoble in France. Also, planning to go Monaco from Grenoble but wondering whether it is worth the trip (5hours by train or should I take flight - dunno whether air travel is exp there?). It would be like rush - touch and go. Hotels there would be too expensive as it is Euro's holiday season now. Dunno what should I do? If I don't go, then it would be a waste since I am already in France.

I guess I will bring the 10-22 and 24-70 then. Arrgghh... what should I do?

Go lah. It would not be more expensive than you having to fork out another return air ticket from singapore to France. For air travel, you can try your luck on Ryanair.com, the budget airline. Accommodation-wise, you can check out the youth hostels. Advise to book ahead though. The entire Italy will be on vacation from 11 Aug.

barracuda · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by lightning

Circular Polarizer!

If you use a CPL, do take care though. Don't over do it. The sky here in Europe is already very blue. You can see some pics in the links below, which I took in Italy in the last few weeks WITHOUT a polariser.

1. http://fearstar.blogspot.com/2007/07...city-life.html
2. http://fearstar.blogspot.com/2007/07/cinque-terre.html

Dithiolium · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by barracuda

If you use a CPL, do take care though. Don't over do it. The sky here in Europe is already very blue. You can see some pics in the links below, which I took in Italy in the last few weeks WITHOUT a polariser.

1. http://fearstar.blogspot.com/2007/07...city-life.html
2. http://fearstar.blogspot.com/2007/07/cinque-terre.html

I second that. My shots in italy using an Oly prosumer had even deeper blue skies. Realised it wasnt the camera, but the natural beautiful sky.
My vote is for 17-40 if only one lens. For the colorful people portraits.
10-22 and 24-70 if you afford the weight. But the 24-70 is a brick!

HappyHolidays

eAgles · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by Dithiolium

I second that. My shots in italy using an Oly prosumer had even deeper blue skies. Realised it wasnt the camera, but the natural beautiful sky.
My vote is for 17-40 if only one lens. For the colorful people portraits.
10-22 and 24-70 if you afford the weight. But the 24-70 is a brick!

HappyHolidays

Wah like that how? 17-40 or 24-70??

I am sure to take the 10-22 with me.

eAgles · 6th August 2007

Originally Posted by barracuda

Go lah. It would not be more expensive than you having to fork out another return air ticket from singapore to France. For air travel, you can try your luck on Ryanair.com, the budget airline. Accommodation-wise, you can check out the youth hostels. Advise to book ahead though. The entire Italy will be on vacation from 11 Aug.

Thanks

xunjas · 6th August 2007

i use 24-105mm on 400D in tokyo initially, until i bought a new cam.. 10-22mm is great on 1.6 body. =D

calebk · 6th August 2007

I'd really suggest bringing the 10-22 and the 24-70. There's less of a reason to bring the 17-40 as it overlaps into the 24-70 and 10-22's range.

Bring both, though it may be a little heavy, because if you do miss shots because of lens limitations, you really WILL kick yourself. Repeatedly.

asterixsg · 6th August 2007

I think you should definitely carry the 10-22 mm lens. I thoroughly enjoyed getting my wideangle shots in many of the cities in Europe.
Is your 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4 (with or without IS doesn't matter) ? If its the latter, I suggest you carry that too. In some of churches etc, there are interesting features for which you better have some reach. Also, if you want to take any candid shots in a 'sniper' mode, it would be quite handy.
That's what i would do. Ultimately, the choice is really yours.
Enjoy your trip.

asterixsg · 6th August 2007

sorry, a note of warning about CPL. Don't ever use a CPL on your 10-22mm lens. You will have to deal with serious vignetting.

5th August 2007	#1
eAgles Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Asia Southernmost Tip Posts: 658	What lens to bring?? Hi Folks, I am going to some cities in France. I have a EOS-30D. I am deciding whether to bring my 10-22, 17-40 or the 24-70. I think the 70-200 is definitely out of question. If my baggage just allow only one lense, please advise what is the most useful lense to bring along? Thanks in advance!

5th August 2007	#2
miniUltraman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,688	Re: What lens to bring?? If only 1 lens... got to be 10-22. I brought 10-22 and 24-105 for my recent holiday trip. 10-22 is on my 30D 90% of the time as I cover more wide than anything else

5th August 2007	#4
spartacus.ret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,358	Re: What lens to bring?? 17-40L, if one lens only. but actually, i'd prefer to bring more than one. although whenever i'm in europe, i tend to survive with a 17-35mm. Last edited by spartacus.ret; 5th August 2007 at 11:32 PM.

5th August 2007	#5
Dream Merchant Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,154	Re: What lens to bring?? Largely depends on what you wanna shoot, and your style/preferences. Based purely on coverage, I would say 10-22 (most definitely) and 24-70. At least that way you have both the wide side covered, and have a 'standard' to medium tele for tighter shots. In your case, if it were ONLY 1 lens - the 10-22 would be a no-brainer for travel and landscapes. The 17-40, while a great lens, gives you a 28-70mm coverage - neither really here nor there, especially for travel and landscapes, IMHO...but that's just me. Lens hoods, a CPL and if you can squeeze it in, a flash would definitely come in handy. Hope this helps. Oh, spare batts, spare batts, spare batts and lots of CF cards. LOL! Last edited by Dream Merchant; 5th August 2007 at 11:38 PM.

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eAgles Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Asia Southernmost Tip Posts: 658	Re: What lens to bring?? Wow! Thanks for reminding. I nearly forgot such important element.

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Leinaj Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 1,542	Re: What lens to bring?? i just got home from BKK and I used only one lens, 10 - 22 mm and never once regretted the decision to use this, served my purpose well I guess. The rest of lens just stood in bag .... much depends on what u wanna capture. I would allow the 70 - 200 mm for the other extreme end

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barracuda Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 619	Re: What lens to bring?? I suggest you bring both your 10-22 & 24-70. I am currently in Italy and I use both my 10-22 & 28-135 very often. 10-22 is super for architecture, landscape, seascapes, etc. It is especially good when you are squeezed in those churches, cathedrals & palaces where the grandeur can only be captured by a wide angle. Whilst the 28-135 is good for the details + some people shots and other general purpose shots. If u r not going to the same place again in the near future, better bring both lenses, or you may just want to kick yourself while u r there. It will cause a bit of discomfort (lenses are heavy), but when you look back, the reward will be bigger than the pain Furthermore, it is a complete waste of money if the lens is not there when u need it. __________________ Come visit my blog Last edited by barracuda; 6th August 2007 at 02:03 AM.

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xunjas Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapura Posts: 6,345	Re: What lens to bring?? i use 24-105mm on 400D in tokyo initially, until i bought a new cam.. 10-22mm is great on 1.6 body. =D __________________ Isaac Kiat \| Blog \| Facebook

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calebk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clementi Posts: 10,476	Re: What lens to bring?? I'd really suggest bringing the 10-22 and the 24-70. There's less of a reason to bring the 17-40 as it overlaps into the 24-70 and 10-22's range. Bring both, though it may be a little heavy, because if you do miss shots because of lens limitations, you really WILL kick yourself. Repeatedly. __________________ deviantART \| fotologue

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asterixsg Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,349	Re: What lens to bring?? I think you should definitely carry the 10-22 mm lens. I thoroughly enjoyed getting my wideangle shots in many of the cities in Europe. Is your 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4 (with or without IS doesn't matter) ? If its the latter, I suggest you carry that too. In some of churches etc, there are interesting features for which you better have some reach. Also, if you want to take any candid shots in a 'sniper' mode, it would be quite handy. That's what i would do. Ultimately, the choice is really yours. Enjoy your trip. __________________ Every man dies, but not every man really lives.

6th August 2007	#20
asterixsg Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,349	Re: What lens to bring?? sorry, a note of warning about CPL. Don't ever use a CPL on your 10-22mm lens. You will have to deal with serious vignetting. __________________ Every man dies, but not every man really lives.