What to take to the Caribbean (camera wise that is!)

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Hi everyone, I am lucky enough to be off to the Caribbean for a two week cruise soon and am pondering over what kit I should take with me, bearing in mind we are flying and the restrictions that imposes. I had thought of taking my Canon 10-22mm and Tamron 18-270mm lenses as these will cover a good range on my Canon 600D (which may turn into a 70D if I am lucky). I also have a Canon 50mm f1.8 prime but am not sure if it is worth taking. Do I need to invest in some filters? I have not used filters much, if at all, and was thinking I may benefit from taking at least a polarising filter.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. This is likely to be a one off trip so I would like to make the most of my photography whilst I am there.
 
When i went I had my Nikon d40 18-55 kit and 55-200 coupled with a circular polariser.

I got all that in my normal bag in the bottom of my hand luggage rucksack with other bits
 
RegG said:
Hi everyone, I am lucky enough to be off to the Caribbean for a two week cruise soon and am pondering over what kit I should take with me, bearing in mind we are flying and the restrictions that imposes. I had thought of taking my Canon 10-22mm and Tamron 18-270mm lenses as these will cover a good range on my Canon 600D (which may turn into a 70D if I am lucky). I also have a Canon 50mm f1.8 prime but am not sure if it is worth taking. Do I need to invest in some filters? I have not used filters much, if at all, and was thinking I may benefit from taking at least a polarising filter.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. This is likely to be a one off trip so I would like to make the most of my photography whilst I am there.
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If you are happy with the results from your Tamron 18-270, then yes, I think thats a good couple of lenses to take with you. Have a really good time :snaphappy:
 
Thanks for the reply davemm. Much appreciated.


andyred said:
If you are happy with the results from your Tamron 18-270, then yes, I think thats a good couple of lenses to take with you. Have a really good time :snaphappy:
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Thanks andyred. The Tamron does seem to give some good results. I also have the 18-55mm kit lens and a 55-250mm Canon so probably have too much choice really! Any thoughts on filters?
 
Well , never been there but I would never be without a polariser. The 50 won't take much room and if you have any low light situations, bob's your uncle!
 
RegG said:
Thanks andyred. The Tamron does seem to give some good results. I also have the 18-55mm kit lens and a 55-250mm Canon so probably have too much choice really! Any thoughts on filters?
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Would have said a polariser and possibly a couple of others - I think the main thing to remember, enjoy your holiday...

What are your results like with the Canon 55-250 v the Tamron 18-270 ? The Canon 55-250 is a cracker of a lens, but the Tamron does give you a wider angle and more range...
 
andyred said:
Would have said a polariser and possibly a couple of others - I think the main thing to remember, enjoy your holiday...

What are your results like with the Canon 55-250 v the Tamron 18-270 ? The Canon 55-250 is a cracker of a lens, but the Tamron does give you a wider angle and more range...
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Thanks again andyred and the other members who have replied. Re the Canon v Tamron - I do think the Canon gives slightly better results but, as you say, the Tamron does give a wider angle and more range and it the lens I tend to take when flying anywhere.
 
Whatever you take, you'll get some great pictures, I did a two week cruise there this time last year and wish I'd taken my DLSR with me! You'll find your Tamron useful because of the range it covers especially when arriving at/departing from each port. Have a great time...
 
oh lucky lucky you,
been there twice, love it,
diving is fantastic.
 
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