jeffl7

<p>I just returned from Barcelona yesterday with a similar set of lenses (although the Canon equivalent). I barely touched my 70-200mm because there were so many great panoramic scenes in the cathedrals, inside and atop La Pedrera, and in La Boqueria. For safety's sake, I decided that when I ventured out to shop, eat, and do garden variety sightseeing, I would leave my camera at the hotel so avoid distraction. When I went out to take pictures, I kept my camera in my hand with a spare lens safely tucked in a backpack. No distractions and no problems. It felt relatively safe on the main streets, although Las Ramblas felt congested and I didn't want to linger too long. A wide angle lens is a must for Sagrada Familia, the cathedral, and some of the other main sights. The best thing I did was buy an Art Ticket for 22e, which allows admission into many of the main museums and saves a considerable amount of money in the end. Many of the museums didn't allow any sort of photography of the pieces, but the buildings themselves were fair game and made for some thrilling shots. <br>

Prior to packing, I called my insurance company to make sure that if the unfortunate happened (such as stolen camera equipment) that I'd be covered, and as a result, I felt a little more comfortable venturing out with my nicer lenses. <br>

I'd go back in a heartbeat, and there ended up being too much to photograph. Have fun!!</p>