I'll leave the lens suggestions to other forum members, but I have two big words of advice:


1. DON'T BRING A WHITE LENS. Especially in a country like China (nothing against China, I've been there too) a lens like that might attract too much unfriendly attention.


2. Think about buying a Crumpler photo bag. Their bags are durable and discreet. I use a giant "Karachi Outpost" backpack for my gear, there are smaller ones that might be worth a look.


my 2¢


brendan