Which lens for a trip to London ?

{SAS}TB · 6 Apr 2014 at 14:13

I'm off down to London with the Mrs and kids next Monday for a few days, sightseeing and mooching about.

We're training it down and the kids are only 4 and 6 so looking to travel as light as possible, but really want to take my camera, but the question is which lens to take as I cant see there being much chance of taking a selection

I have :

10-20 mm
18-55 mm Kit lens
35 mm Prime
70-210 mm

I was thinking the 35 mm prime but then was thinking of the wide angle for the sight seeing / landmark opportunities - decisions decisions - any thoughts / suggestions would be much appreciated

Cheers

englishpremier · 6 Apr 2014 at 14:17

18-55 kit lens offers the most flexibility and is nice and light.

I keep the 35mm prime on my camera most of the time, but on my holidays last year I found that I switching to the kit lens a lot of the time.

D.P. · 6 Apr 2014 at 14:54

I would take the 10-20 and 70-210, covers most interesting shots.

THC_SsSsSnake · 6 Apr 2014 at 17:38

may i ask if your reply D.P was relating to a FF?
thanks

Terminal_Boy · 6 Apr 2014 at 18:31

You'll need the 70-210mm if you want to take any distance shots.

My youngest found the standard 18-55mm lens on her EoS 1100D to have nowhere enough zoom on a trip up the Shard last year.

{SAS}TB · 6 Apr 2014 at 19:37

Thanks all, im torn as im sure there will be great opportunities for the sights, city-scapes and architecture (so would go for the 10-20) but its not great for up close family shots.

The kit lens is very adaptable but don't want to lose out for the sight seeing photo opportunities - may have to try and squeeze in the 10-20 and the kit (or 35mm

) :S

James J · 6 Apr 2014 at 21:47

I went to london with just an 85mm prime and didn't have any issues and got some superb shots. Just maximise the lens you choose and pick your shots wisely.

a1ex2001 · 6 Apr 2014 at 23:00

Take the kit lens it's a family trip not a photo mission it will allow you up get done great tourist shots and some pics of the family without weighing you down!

D.P. · 6 Apr 2014 at 23:39

THC_SsSsSnake said:
may i ask if your reply D.P was relating to a FF?
thanks

No for crop sensor, there is no such 10-20mm lens for FF.

THC_SsSsSnake · 7 Apr 2014 at 08:55

Ok. Thankyou.

{SAS}TB · 21 Apr 2014 at 08:03

So, I defo think I made the right choice with the 35 and 10-20, luckily had some great weather too

Sample of some of the pics i grabbed :

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DSC_0952 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_0973 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_0998 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1006 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1011 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1069 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1067 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1115 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1176 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1202 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1392 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1395 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1436 by Jon°, on Flickr

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DSC_1445 by Jon°, on Flickr

jonneymendoza · 22 Apr 2014 at 15:46

great shots!

D.P. · 22 Apr 2014 at 16:22

Lovely photos. Not a big fan of the processing, but that is just a personal thing
#12 is my fav, #9 my least and #10 I would want in colour.

{SAS}TB · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:03

jonneymendoza said:
great shots!

Thank you, much appreciated

D.P. said:
Lovely photos. Not a big fan of the processing, but that is just a personal thing
#12 is my fav, #9 my least and #10 I would want in colour.

Cheers too !

, yeah I know some of the PP is a bit marmite

I just liked the light and shape the opening made on 9 and the whole interior of the main hall at the NH Museum is awesome

Just for you, #10 in colour

DSC_1202-2 by Jon°, on Flickr

And, if anyone is interested, rest of the set from the trip HERE

Thanks again both

Genoma · 22 Apr 2014 at 19:50

Really like 2 and 9

{SAS}TB · 22 Apr 2014 at 20:03

Thanks mate

oldbag · 22 Apr 2014 at 20:25

I tend to take my Tokina 11-17 to London which works well.

413x · 22 Apr 2014 at 20:35

i like number 12 and 4, i never know if BandW works or not..i think depends on my mood..is number 4 available in colour?

need to take my 10-22mm to london!

THC_SsSsSnake · 22 Apr 2014 at 20:37

D.P. said:
Lovely photos. Not a big fan of the processing, but that is just a personal thing
#12 is my fav, #9 my least and #10 I would want in colour.

DP,would you explain what he has done to the photos that you don't like,this pp is all new to me and i wonder how you know what it is he's changed from out of the camera?
thanks

{SAS}TB · 22 Apr 2014 at 20:45

al4x said:
i like number 12 and 4, i never know if BandW works or not..i think depends on my mood..is number 4 available in colour?

need to take my 10-22mm to london!

Thank you

- I personally like some in B&W better - some colour - again I guess it's personal preference

And in colour !

THC_SsSsSnake said:
DP,would you explain what he has done to the photos that you don't like,this pp is all new to me and i wonder how you know what it is he's changed from out of the camera?
thanks

I think it's the clarity / sharpening - it's quite obvious on a loft the pics

oldbag said:
I tend to take my Tokina 11-17 to London which works well.

Yeah the 10-20 was a great choice to take