What photography gear should I bring on my trip to Europe?

<p>I am studying abroad soon and taking my first ever digital photography course and will also be doing quite a bit of traveling. I have a Nikon D60 that I plan to bring and learn to use better. But what are the essential gear/accessories that I should have? I want to travel fairly lightly...</p>

<p>I could cover a lot with a 24mm and 50mm prime or macro or light tele on a crop body. I would add a small external flash, a table tripod and polfilters and spare batteries/cards.</p>

 

<p>A wide, normal and a tele, equiv to 28mm, 50 and 200 on a full frame 35mm will cover most bases. Plus what accessories Markus added. That setup seemed fine when I was there for three years.</p>

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<p>The fast primes are nice for low light work, but do consider a 16-85mm VR lens. It's simply one of the most convenient single lenses for a DX camera.</p>

<p>What are you planning to photograph? Hard to say without knowing that. I almost always take just two lenses, a wide zoom and a fast 50, mostly for night shooting. I like to shoot close to my subjects, so that covers it. On the other hand, you may shoot differently, and without knowing, any recommendation is just a guess.</p>

<p>Another vote for the 16-85mm VR DX lens and one fast prime of your choice. I suggest you consider the 35mm f 1.8 G DX. It is small. light and takes great pictures. Just make sure it is fully compatible with your D -60. Definitely take a small tripod that fits into your pocket. And make sure you know how you are going back up all the images you are going to take. Joe Smith</p>

<p>Good suggestions above. To add:<br>

Be sure to take <strong>plenty </strong>of memory cards, and a few (2-3) spare batteries. You also may want to consider bring a small point&shoot as a back-up, or for times you don't want to carry the DSLR... I usually carried my DSLR. But a couple times, going out to a quick casual dinner at night, it really was cumbersome. Plus, the new P&Ss have some decent video modes for the quick causal impromptu video... not a major thing. But occasionally with moving things, it captured fun moments (train/bus rides, people performing etc.)</p>

<p>Take care, and safe travels!</p>

 

<p>What do you want to spend on all this? You seem to be a student. The 16-85mm lens is expensive - it's a consumer grade zoom with a build quality upgrade - so if budget is a concern at all the Sigma 17-70mm OS lens is just as good for $200 less. The 35mm 1.8 is a very good lens if you like shooting in lower light.</p>

<p>If you are beginning just now I advise you to go with a normal fast prime ,and that's all . Keep it simple, you will concentrate on shooting .I suggest the Nikkor 35/1.8 or the Sigma 30/1.4 if you afford it .</p>