Lens Advice

<p>Hi, I will be going on a cruise to Europe (Italy, Rome, France, and Spain) very soon and was wondering which canon lenses I should rent/buy to bring with me.<br /> <br /> I currently have the Canon T2i with the 15-85mm. I was wondering if this would be wide enough or should I rent a 10-22mm? I don't intend on bringing a tripod and this kind of made me regret not getting the 17-55 f2.8 instead for low light situations. Now I'm wondering if I should replace my current lens or get a 50mm 1.4/1.8. <br /> <br /> Also, from your experiences, do you think the 70-200mm f/4 was necessary. <br /> <br /> <br /> I plan on taking mainly landscape, architectural, street, candid shots, and some shots on the ship during the shows and dinner. <br /> <br /> Thanks.</p>

<p>I'd go with the 15-85 (that's a very versatile range) and some sort of "normal" prime for indoor shooting, like a 35/2.0 or a Sigma 30/1.4. Unless there's something in particular you think you'll need more lenses for.</p>

<p>I agree. The 15-85mm is a great travel lens (meaning the range it covers); add a 30mm f/1.4 or 28/24mm F/2.8.</p>

<p>Having said that, last time I went to Europe (Rome, Paris, London etc). I took my Tamron 17-50 f/2.8. But I didn't have the Canon 15-85. Now, that I own both the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and the Canon 15-85 USM I am not sure which one I would take. I would probably take both... the Tamron 17-50 is not too big. The 15-85 would probably be on the camera most of the time, and I would pull out the 17-50 f/2.8 for low-light (church/museum) shots, where flash is not allowed.</p>

<p>Of course, with the newer T2i, you could just boost the ISO... I would try not to, but in a pinch; coupled with the Image Stabilization of the 15-85, it would work.</p>

<p>Also, I did take my telephoto lens (Canon 55-250), when I went, but I found I rarely used it. Of course, your shooting style might be different. Plus, now with the 15-85, I would <em>probably </em>NOT take my Canon 55-250. <br>

From what you describe: "mainly landscape, architectural, street, candid shots, and some shots on the ship during the shows and dinner." I would say that you don't need the 70-200, the 15-85 should be fine for most shots.</p>