Travel Gear

<p >I need a recommendation. Going on vacation trying to determine which lenses to take. Want to keep load down so these are my options for Sony Apha 700 camera.</p>

<p >A 28-70 Minolta G lens f2.8 </p>

<p >B 70-210 Sigma f2.8</p>

<p >C Sigma 14mm f2.8</p>

<p >D Tamron 28-300 f3.5-6.3<br>

I am leaning towards bring C and D what do the experts think of these choices?</p>

Stephen,

 

You might want to clue people in on the type of trip you are doing and what you want to photograph.

<p>Ok ! The trip is first time to England and to Ireland. To see the sights, Architecture, landscapes, museums. That's about it any other ideas? </p>

<p>I would bring A and C. As an alternative, I would consider buying 20 or 24 and just bring that. Or A900 to get full frame and A.</p>

<p>Ok. Personally for INSIDE museums I like a smallish fast lens, something in a prime 28-50mm f1.4-2 range myself. Of course you didn't note that lens option. Remember, no flash or tripods in museums.I suppose if it were me, I'd travel with A and B because they are managable. The 14mm would be a cool lens, but I would guess its pretty bulky. Still if you are traveling by car I don't see why the 14mm couldn't come along too (I always travel with WAY too many lenses myself.). If you are only bringing one I would bring the 28-70mm myself.</p>

Stephen, I happen to be traveling in the UK right now. FWIW, my lenses range 12-400mm and all of them have been used. Wide angle is great for stunning scenics. I have used the long end for birds and a couple castles that were just too far away. However, most of my photos have been in the 18-50mm range with a D300 crop sensor.

 

 

If it were me, I would definitely take A and B. If you enjoy wide angle, add C. If you can live with the extra weight, add D.

<p>I would take A and C ,unless you plan to shoot some sports or wildlife</p>

<p>I will choose A and C. But again do you need fast lenses, if not it will be much better for travelling :D</p>