Equipment Help for New York trip.

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Hey all
Im off to New York in a couple weeks for 4 days and nights and was wondering what equipment is a must for the trip so I dont miss out on any photo opportunities ?
I have a Nikon D90, I have a redsnapper tripod tho a little heavy.
What best all round lens would you take ? I own the sigma 10-20mm, tamron 90mm macro, sigma 70-300mm and nikkor 18-105mm.Would you take all of them ? I'd prefer not too if it can be helped.If theres a better lens to take I have some money to spend on one before I go if you have suggestions ?
Also any filters ?
Light tripod recomendations ? etc etc
Thanks for your time
Joe
 
Personally I would take all of it except the Macro, dont think you will use that.

In all honesty, New York is really really busy (ive been there 3 times in the last 3 years), lots bumping into people and lots of traffic to look out for.

I would keep the 18-105mm on the camera in my hand and keep the other two tucked away in a bag on my back.

Most shots will likely be hand held unless you fancy doing some night shots for which the tripod will be needed. Have you ever tried to setup a tripod in the middle of times square......its not happening :)

Just my opinion , Im sure others will say different but the D90 with the 18-105mm will be the most used combo with the 10-20mm coming out maybe once or twice.
 
I would suggest you can have one lens like Nikon 18-200mm ( if you are not worried about the speed)


or you can add Nikon 35mm f1.8 in your kit for low light night photos. Just one or two steps forward or backward, you can cover whole lot of things
 
noneforit said:
Personally I would take all of it except the Macro, dont think you will use that.

In all honesty, New York is really really busy (ive been there 3 times in the last 3 years), lots bumping into people and lots of traffic to look out for.

I would keep the 18-105mm on the camera in my hand and keep the other two tucked away in a bag on my back.

Most shots will likely be hand held unless you fancy doing some night shots for which the tripod will be needed. Have you ever tried to setup a tripod in the middle of times square......its not happening :)

Just my opinion , Im sure others will say different but the D90 with the 18-105mm will be the most used combo with the 10-20mm coming out maybe once or twice.
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Cheers Laurie
I thought people would say leave the macro so i'll do that,I was hoping to get some night shots with the tripod but like you say its going to be pretty hard with how busy it is.Im staying right in the middle of times square too which should be amazing.
 
Take your 18-105mm and, as Rooban suggests, think about investing in the fantastic (for the money) 35mm f/1.8 DX for low light stuff. Leave the rest at home - I'm sure it would just end up sitting in your bag.
S.
 
SteveA said:
Take your 18-105mm and, as Rooban suggests, think about investing in the fantastic (for the money) 35mm f/1.8 DX for low light stuff. Leave the rest at home - I'm sure it would just end up sitting in your bag.
S.
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Thanks Steve
So you would take the 35mm instead of a 50mm ? Can you tell me why please ? Sorry if its obvious, Im not 100% clued up yet
 
Hi Joe,

Have a look at here. That's for the lens specs and tests and features and .......

Now regarding your question about the difference between 50mm and 35mm. Get your kit lens, put it on 50mm and shoot all day. Tomorrow, set it at 35mm and shoot all day. ( forget about aperture as of now). This is also the best way to learn focal length. Now compare the pictures.

Now comes the importance of 1.8 at 35mm.....:D Imagine shooting the wider horizon in 35mm when compared to 50mm with low light.


You got it...:thumbs:
 
I would not take the 70-300mm or the macro lens. new york is all really quite close... telephoto pics of people are never the best anyway you are always being best being bold and getting in close with wide angle lens...

And yeh a fast lens for night landscapes is a must... the park at the other side of the brooklyn bridge is a great place to get pics at night!
 
slt_roopan said:
Hi Joe,

Have a look at here. That's for the lens specs and tests and features and .......

Now regarding your question about the difference between 50mm and 35mm. Get your kit lens, put it on 50mm and shoot all day. Tomorrow, set it at 35mm and shoot all day. ( forget about aperture as of now). This is also the best way to learn focal length. Now compare the pictures.

Now comes the importance of 1.8 at 35mm.....:D Imagine shooting the wider horizon in 35mm when compared to 50mm with low light.


You got it...:thumbs:
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Cheers Rooban Im going to do that tomorrow, :thumbs:

But just so I know for sure, for New York the best would be 35mm and not 50mm ? If yes Im going to order now.
 
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