Which combi of lens for your travel

[simplicitee]

still undecided on the EX580 though.

While it will be useful, more often than not, I cant be caught using flashes inside alot of places that i visit.

 

[xunjas]

still undecided on the EX580 though.

While it will be useful, more often than not, I cant be caught using flashes inside alot of places that i visit.

430ex would be sufficient for general purposes. i prefer to go without flash when i go travelling, flashlight is rather fierce n rude when using it when i go travel.

 

[doodah]

430ex would be sufficient for general purposes. i prefer to go without flash when i go travelling, flashlight is rather fierce n rude when using it when i go travel.

Actually, if used correctly, it can be quite flattering. :bsmilie:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/naturewa/1417415306/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/naturewa/882486508/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/naturewa/824908793/

 

[actionman]

Most likely I will leave chargers in hotel or coach, I only need to carry items that I need to take photograph. Looking at the items you mentioned, it will not be that heavy if we consider only the cameras and lenses.Can advise which bag you used ? I am quite sure Lowepro Stealth reporter type would not be useful as ergonomically it's not helpful and cause aches after one day shoot with just 2 cameras, 2 lenses and one external flash.

I used a compu trekker. As it was cold in China, didn't break into too much sweats carry it and the load.

I am hoping to be bringing this on my trip to burma.

EFS- 10-22
EF- 24-105 (no $$...temp sub with 17-85)
580 EX
40D


Weight is not a problem. But finding a right back to put these and my travel necessities is a problem.

i brought my 20D, 10-22, 17-40 and 135 for a trip recently. I put the cam in my deuter and 2 lens in a waist pouch. Din feel the weight at all. This prompt me to decide to come back and get the think tank modulus system.

 

[dracolee]

5D + 17-40L for wide angle, landscape shots!
40D + 70-200L for zoom shots.

Probably that's all, but may bring a 17-55 2.8 + 580EX if i need to take low light shots

 

[simplicitee]

going bankok next month.

will be trying out my stealth reporter 300AW.

hopefully it will be able to meet my needs.

If not, i may consider domke....

 

[yehosaphat]

Typically I would leave out flashes for travel. If really die die need some sort of fill in, still can use my pop up flash for last resort

For my last trip to Chiangrai, I just brought my 10-22 and 70-200. Actually, the 10-22 makes my 17-40 feel redundant!

 

[xunjas]

Typically I would leave out flashes for travel. If really die die need some sort of fill in, still can use my pop up flash for last resort

For my last trip to Chiangrai, I just brought my 10-22 and 70-200. Actually, the 10-22 makes my 17-40 feel redundant!

10-22 gives u a much better wider view than the 17-40mm. =)

 

[MarkTan89]

Going to Thailand next month - Ayuthuya and Bangkok. Anyone knows where is good to shoot there ?

 

[simplicitee]

i'm gg Ayuthya too!!!

i guess i will prob bring a flash to thailand, but depending on my plan for the day, i may or may not bring it out.

Eg: musuem not bringing since some disallow flash.
Going for some street festival or dinner at somewhere nice.....bringing flash.

 

[yehosaphat]

10-22 gives u a much better wider view than the 17-40mm. =)

Yea... tot i'd miss the 22-40mm range... but not really so!

 

[xunjas]

Yea... tot i'd miss the 22-40mm range... but not really so!

17-40mm would be just nice on a FF sensor. =)

 

[yehosaphat]

17-40mm would be just nice on a FF sensor. =)

Yea... keep it for 5DmkII!

 

[Canonized]

I used to travel with my 40D using 17-40 and 70-200 f4L. Now if I travel for photography and want good images I travel with 5D, 24-105L, 100-400L and 50mm f1.4. I have the 70-200L f2.8 IS but it does not have the versatility of the 100-400L (which is why I believe its a better combo than a 24-70L and 70-200L f2.8 which is going to be heavy to carry around).

If for business or not sure of photo opps then 5D with 24-105 and a 50mm f1.4. No white lenses or battery packs when behaving like tourist. It says "MUG ME".

 

[HydroPoP]

I usually travel around with my 17-40mmF4 and the 135mmF2. Sometimes will put the little 50mmF1.4 in the bag as well.

My 100mm macro and 300mm F4 are for specific outings.

 

[SPARKS]

Travel with my 16-35, 70-200 & 85f1.2 for head portrait.
http://dtphoto.ifp3.com

 

[xunjas]

Travel with my 16-35, 70-200 & 85f1.2 for head portrait.
http://dtphoto.ifp3.com

very heavy set up u got there.

 

[darrelchia]

just came back from japan trip last month. i brought a 16-35, 24-105, 135 and 8mm.

the interesting thing that happened was my 24-105 failed in the cold temperatures of the mountains. Lucky I got my 16-35 with me, or I'd be super pissed + no photos.

Moral of the story is bring a backup. You already spent money going there. come back without taking photos will make u pissed.

 

[TZ03R]

Going to hanoi this weekend, currently have the kit 18-55mm, 50mm F1.8 and 55-250mm.

Thinking of getting the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM for indoor/archi shots.

Or should i get the EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM (for walkabout purpose) and leave the 18-55mm behind?

 

[xunjas]

Going to hanoi this weekend, currently have the kit 18-55mm, 50mm F1.8 and 55-250mm.

Thinking of getting the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM for indoor/archi shots.

Or should i get the EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM (for walkabout purpose) and leave the 18-55mm behind?

a 10-22mm would be used most of the time for scenary shots. bring the 18-55mm for general purpose. leave the 28-105mm.