Traveling to China. Need kit advice.

[Ralph]

Here's what I would recommend:


10-22


24-70 f2.8L or 24-105 f4L


70-200 series or a 70-300 IS





There you go. You got yourself covered. Being a traveler myself, I had the same combo as above (10-22 + 24-70 + 70-300 IS). Why did I go for the 24-70 than 24-105? Because of the 2.8. Sure it'll be a big and weight very heavy but that's the most used lens at about 75% of the trip. Plus a great performer in low light. 70-300 IS is there more for the reach than the IQ. I use this for about 5% of my trip. Why? You're always on the move. Unless you're going to a concert, zoo or other areas that need telephoto, you won't be using this a lot. 10-22, the only UWA on your crop body. I use mine for about 20% of my trip especially in tight areas.

[the_d]

John and Ralph, thanks for the insight.

[btaylor]

I agree with John and Ralph also - those three lenses make for a great combo.


If you want to save weight look at the 70-200mm f/4L IS. It's much smaller than the 70-200mm f/2.8L and (in my opinion) produces sharper results and the IS is magnificent for slower exposures.


The 24-70mm f/2.8L would cover reasonably low light and you already have the 50mm f/1.4 so you're covered anyway.


The 10-22mm is a fantastic lens as well - mine gets a lot of use. If that's pushing the budget maybe investigate the Sigma equivalent. I have a friend who uses it and is very happy.


If you could only get one of the lenses mentioned I'd go with the 70-200 f/4L IS.


Hope this helps.


Cheers, Ben.

[Dave Johnston]

I don't think I would ever leave home without a lens in the 24-70 range, but from what I understand, much of the architecture inChina is HUGE, so I don't get the idea I would even leave without something ultra-wide.


So, basically, I agree with the three lens combo.


Have fun, and post pics when you get back.


Cheers,


Dave.