What lenses to bring on a trip to Rome?

[clemmb]

I second Bill's suggestion of renting the 17-55 because for its high
quality, versatility, and low light capability. If you're taking pictures of non-moving stuff, the IS and short focal length makes it even more hand-holdable than the 24mm f/1.4.
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I agree with the 17-55. I recently traveled to Spain and took this cathedral shot handheld at f4.5 with IS. The 17-55 will give you f2.8 with IS. As you can see a wedding was going on at the time but they still let us in.


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Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D
Image Date: 2010-05-15 11:37:08 -0500
Focal Length: 24.0mm
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure Time: 0.020 s (1/50)
ISO equiv: 1250
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Color Space: sRGB IEC61966-2.1

[Steven23]

Just want some simple snap shots of everything? 17-55 is probly best bet, 40d's noise isnt that bad, so plus a stop in ISO wont be to bad. Also what are you outputting to? mostly 4x6s? if so, noise wont really matter all that much. If you can tell us what your gonna output it to, like scrap book of vacation photos, 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10? also are you able to use tripod? if so i'd get that.

[Steven23]

Just remember you said you never used wide angle. If you have a camera store around, see if they'll let you check out the lenses.