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 10/31/2006 06:17:08 PM · #1
Howdy all,

I am planning to take a trip to europe in the near future and in the interest of traveling light I would like to limit myself to one lens....

So, which of the following lens would you take on a trip if you could only take one?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

Thanks!
 10/31/2006 06:24:04 PM · #2
16-35 + 50, certainly not one.


10/31/2006 06:27:50 PM · #3
I've seen a couple of 18-200mm lenses that would pretty much handle everything. I think Tamron and Sigma have them at a reasonable cost. (Reasonable in terms of lens price anyways).

If I had to choose one from the list you provided I would go with either
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
or the
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

I think they would be the most flexible. (Especially the second one).
 10/31/2006 06:30:53 PM · #4
I'd say the best lens to take is the lens you use most often.
I doubt your shooting style will change much, so take what you use the most.
 10/31/2006 06:33:51 PM · #5
from the last trip i did - about 90% were wide - normal
so from your list the 18-55 would be best
(but i'd find a way to store something like a sigma 150mm macro to cover more than one situation ;)
10/31/2006 06:44:59 PM · #6
If you're trying to pack light- I would go for the 16-35 if you had to pick one, and the 28-75 if you have to pick a second.

While in Europe (mostly Italy) I found myself taking primarily landscapes, and I don't ever think I found myself much past 50mm. The quality of the 16-35 means that if you have to, you can shoot a little wide and crop. The 28-75 is the obvious second choice IMHO

just my $.02 US
 10/31/2006 06:48:18 PM · #7
Originally posted by Quickshutter:
If you're trying to pack light- I would go for the 16-35 if you had to pick one, and the 28-75 if you have to pick a second.

While in Europe (mostly Italy) I found myself taking primarily landscapes, and I don't ever think I found myself much past 50mm. The quality of the 16-35 means that if you have to, you can shoot a little wide and crop. The 28-75 is the obvious second choice IMHO

just my $.02 US


Ditto this or take the 16-35 and a 50mm.
 10/31/2006 06:51:02 PM · #8
Originally posted by Larus:
Originally posted by Quickshutter:
If you're trying to pack light- I would go for the 16-35 if you had to pick one, and the 28-75 if you have to pick a second.

While in Europe (mostly Italy) I found myself taking primarily landscapes, and I don't ever think I found myself much past 50mm. The quality of the 16-35 means that if you have to, you can shoot a little wide and crop. The 28-75 is the obvious second choice IMHO

just my $.02 US


Ditto this or take the 16-35 and a 50mm.


Thanks everyone ... The 50mm is so small I may just take it along with the 16-35.

Opinions appreciated!
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