Lens advice for New York etc

[Midland Red]

Hi guys

We are off to US in April/May, with two-day stops in Washington, New York and Boston - this is almost certainly my one and only ever visit

I use a Nikon D5300 and mainly use their Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens

I'm particularly concerned about photo-ing in New York with this lens and wonder whether, perhaps, to purchase a Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM, which seems to be on offer at a good price at the moment

I don't have unlimited funds (now the trip has been paid for!) so would appreciate advice on the above or any alternatives

Thanks

Cliff

 

[Nawty]

Hi guys

We are off to US in April/May, with two-day stops in Washington, New York and Boston - this is almost certainly my one and only ever visit

I use a Nikon D5300 and mainly use their Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens

I'm particularly concerned about photo-ing in New York with this lens and wonder whether, perhaps, to purchase a Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM, which seems to be on offer at a good price at the moment

I don't have unlimited funds (now the trip has been paid for!) so would appreciate advice on the above or any alternatives

Thanks

Cliff

There was a thread recently about this with lots of advice, would be worth a search.

 

[Grumps1974]

I have been to New York on occasions. The problem with shooting with a wide angle lens is the converging verticals of the buildings that will occur in your photos - particularly the really tall buildings . A lot of this however can be resolved in post processing.

If you are going to use a wide angle allow plenty of open space around the building you are photographing. That way when you do make the PP adjustments to straighten the verticals you won't crop out a lot of the building.

Have a great time - it is a magical city.

 

[Midland Red]

I have been to New York on occasions. The problem with shooting with a wide angle lens is the converging verticals of the buildings that will occur in your photos - particularly the really tall buildings . A lot of this however can be resolved in post processing.

If you are going to use a wide angle allow plenty of open space around the building you are photographing. That way when you do make the PP adjustments to straighten the verticals you won't crop out a lot of the building.

Have a great time - it is a magical city.

Thanks! Any thoughts on my lens question? Will the 18-105 suffice or do I need a wider one (eg 10-20)?

 

[Grumps1974]

That is a difficult one and it really is a question of your personal preference. For the vast majority of my photos in New York I used my 24-105 and I found this adequate. However there may be occasions where you probably will want to get a wider perspective e.g on the ferry to the Statue of Liberty looking forward to the statue and back towards Manhatten, Central Park, views of Brooklyn Bridge from below and if you take a boat ride around Manhatten Island.

If it was me I would have the 18-105 as a walk around lens and the 10-22 in my bag for those occasions where I want something wider. Please do remember converging verticals though - it applies to any standard lens you use.

 

[stu.artd]

When we went to New York a while back (11 years now, ) I used the best gear I had at the time, a 28-135IS and a 17-40 on a 300D. Both worked well and I found the stabiliser to be particularly useful in low light.