What are the good recommended lens for travel pictures?

[gabond]

this thread just makes me want to buy more lenses....

i can only bring 18-200vr and 50mm f/1.4 because that's all i have for now (till my dec HK trip) :thumbsup:

18-200 is the best all rounder while 50mm for lovely portraiture and low light shots

 

[JediKnight]

Usually travel light on vacation and would not want to change different lens all the time. Always carried my 18-200mm VR len which is good for most travel shots.

 

[faineant]

"On paper at least, this therefore makes the 18-270mm VC a compelling choice for users looking to buy an all-in-one lens; after all if you're going to buy a superzoom, why not go the whole hog and buy the one with the longest reach?" (dpreview.com)

Go here for the review:
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/tamron_18-270_3p5-6p3_vc_n15/page4.asp

I'm not saying Nikon 18-200 and Canon 18-200 are bad but I can't help but agree with this statement. Of course it doesn't make sense to get the Tammy if you alr own an 18-200. But if you don't have an all-in-one; this would be my personal suggestion.

I have read a few other informal reviews of the lens and it is not bad. Plus it's cheaper than the Nikon/Canon Super-zooms. I think when you purchase this sort of lens you accept certain compromises.

Just an alternative suggestion

You can find reviews of the Nikon 18-200 here: http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/nikon_18-200_3p5-5p6_vr_afs_n15/page4.asp
Or just do a google search!

 

[vince123123]

The problem is that the 200-270 doesn't make much of a differnce. And the image quality may make a difference.

For example in the past, the 28-200 Tamron loses out to the 28-200 Nikon Not sure about now.

 

[jnet6]

how about 16-85 and 70-300?add a 12-24 or 11-16 for ultra wide.

Quality is better as compare to 18-200.

 

[faineant]

The problem is that the 200-270 doesn't make much of a differnce. And the image quality may make a difference.

For example in the past, the 28-200 Tamron loses out to the 28-200 Nikon Not sure about now.

Having said that, I do believe 70mm has a difference. Anyway, the middle range of the tammy is suprisingly good. "It stands up well in comparison to both the Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR and the Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS; it's softer than the Nikon at wideangle and the Canon at telephoto, but beats both in that mid-range."

Anyway that extra 70mm...you're not even paying more for it. :bsmilie: Even if you think it's unnecessary(which is ironic if one is considering a super-zoom) :bsmilie:

Nonetheless, I'm not going to engage into a debate here. I'm just making a suggestion to the Thread-starter!

Good luck with your choice! :thumbsup:

 

[alanteo79]

Yup... i think the Tamron 18-270 is the way to go!

 

[gator]

Hi all,
I'm also considering this as I love to travel.
Based on the replies here, seems like 18-200VR is a popular choice for travel pics.
However, due to budget constraints. I'm actually thinking of the 18-105VR, and probably add the 70-300mm to the set-up in the future (when budget allows).
Any advices?
I'm a newbie and owns the very basic D40 with kit lens.

Thanks!

 

[nakedtoes]

Hi all,
I'm also considering this as I love to travel.
Based on the replies here, seems like 18-200VR is a popular choice for travel pics.
However, due to budget constraints. I'm actually thinking of the 18-105VR, and probably add the 70-300mm to the set-up in the future (when budget allows).
Any advices?
I'm a newbie and owns the very basic D40 with kit lens.

Thanks!

good choice.. both lens are the better one in term of IQ..

 

[citislicker]

Thanks for the overwhelming suggestions!!! I forgot to add that my only lens right now is the nikon 18-200mm lens which alot of pple had also advised me to buy. Looks like I made the right choice for this.

But besides my 18-200mm lens which I will definitely bring along, what are lens is worth bringing along for travelling? I probably can bring another 1 or 2 more lens for travelling.

The 18-200 is a great all-round lens for good light but not so good for low light and indoor shots.

Depending on your budget and the weight you can bear, you could supplement the 18-200 with:-

1. Tokina 11-16 2.8 for ultra-wide landscape shots
2. Nik 50 f1.4 or f1.8 for indoor, low light shots

 

[jeffyen]

I have the 18-200VR and have recently decided to change to the 16-85VR and sell the 18-200 soon... very good change, worth a consideration.

 

[b-a-k]

how bout the 10-24mm tamron wide???

 

[Daoyin]

Hello Jeffyen, Can you provide your decision process for changing to the 16-85mm please? AND why not the 18-105mm. All the lenses have VR.

Another question for those better than myself. Why is the 16-85mm at +$900 while the 18-105mm is at +$600. IS it only yhe extra 2mm on wide? Both are f3.5/5.6. Where is the performance justification? Thanks.

 

[eblim]

go get the Tamron 18-270 Dii VR - its a good lens. The Nikon 18-200 that the others tell you about has not got very good reviews.

eb

 

[vince123123]

Is it your position that the Tamron 18-270 is superior to the Nikon 18-200 and/or that it has better reviews?

go get the Tamron 18-270 Dii VR - its a good lens. The Nikon 18-200 that the others tell you about has not got very good reviews.

eb