What Lenses for a trip to New York?

[JohnS]

Heading over to New York in a few weeks time for the first time.

Obviously I'd like to take lots of photos when I'm there, but want to balance this with travelling light.

I have 24-105 on my 40D which should cover most of the requirements, but wondering if it's worth the extra hassle (and risk) of taking say a 17-40 to cover wide angle stuff, and/or a longer zoom lens like a 70-200?

I not be taking my tripod, but might find space in the hand luggage for the little gorrilapod.

Thoughts ?

John

[Podie]

IMO, you get quite close to most things in NYC, so the 24-105 should be perfect. If you have the space, I might consider the 17-40, but wouldn't bother with the 70-200.

[Slate99]

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Edited by Slate99 on Tuesday 25th August 14:44

[sa_20v]

Podie said:

IMO, you get quite close to most things in NYC, so the 24-105 should be perfect. If you have the space, I might consider the 17-40, but wouldn't bother with the 70-200.

I would disagree. I followed similar advice and left my EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM at home last November - something I soon regretted whilst in the City. If I was to go again, I'd take the following lenses:

EF 50mm f/1.4 USM - portrait work
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 - walkabout
EF-S 10-22mm - for big stuff
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM - for when you need the range (which you will!)

[jon-]

I took a 24-105 and was happy with it. The only time I felt I needed more reach was on the edge of the island or on the water. I'm fairly sure Grants excellent "New York Minute" (http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/333957) was shot mostly with that glass too!

If I was going back I'd certainly take an UWA - something like the Sigma 10-20 to capture the sheer scale of things.

Edited by jon- on Tuesday 25th August 17:05

[JohnS]

Thanks for all the advice everyone - much appreciated

I don't own an UWA lens yet, but with B&H not too far from the hotel, it would be rude not to have a wander in and compare prices etc

I've only got the 70-200F4 (non IS) which is quite light in weight, so ight just take that along with me also. Never thought about the 50mm - small, light and takes up virtually no space

[CVP]

One thing B&H is not open Saturday but is open Sunday. Also check the web site for days closed. If I recall correctly there are a few jewish holidays coming up where the shop will be closed.

If open it's an Aladdins cave of gear and they are even being quite friendly now. If buying kit over about $500 you might want to take your UK driver's licence photocard or passport as additional ID. This often gets requested as credit card fraud is quite rife over here

Chris