To Japan

Little TLittle T Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
edited September 7, 2007 in Cameras
So i find myself heading to japan in about a month now...

All i currently have for camera gear is a digital rebel xti, a tamron 28-70 2.8, and a nice external flash (cant think of name of it right now for some reason, but friend helped me pick it out).

My thing is i dont really have alot of money but i know that if i had another lens or 2... like maybe a 70-200 and or wide angle. I'd be able to get alot more photos worth it and seeing as how its a once and a life time trip i might just have to bust out the old credit card.

Seeing as how you all travle often and have more experience in this than me what would you recommend?
http://jtrankler.smugmug.com
jtrankler@gmail.com
Canon 60D
Tamron 28-75 2.8
Canon 70-200 F4 L IS

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,934 moderator
    edited September 5, 2007
    I'm gonna move this over to cameras for some more eyeballs.
    Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
  • z_28z_28 Registered Users Posts: 956 Major grins
    edited September 5, 2007
    First thing - how much do you want/got to spend ?
    D300, D70s, 10.5/2.8, 17-55/2.8, 24-85/2.8-4, 50/1.4, 70-200VR, 70-300VR, 60/2.8, SB800, SB80DX, SD8A, MB-D10 ...
    XTi, G9, 16-35/2.8L, 100-300USM, 70-200/4L, 19-35, 580EX II, CP-E3, 500/8 ...
    DSC-R1, HFL-F32X ... ; AG-DVX100B and stuff ... (I like this 10 years old signature :^)
  • TylerWTylerW Registered Users Posts: 428 Major grins
    edited September 6, 2007
    Are you currently in a major metropolitan area? Can you rent glass?

    If you can, rent a 16-35 f/2.8L, and maybe the 70-200. My last time, in Tokyo at least, I was yearning for wider glass, not longer, but the 70-200 will let you pick out candid urban portraits. Depends on what you're into.

    also look into www.rentglass.com
    http://www.tylerwinegarner.com

    Canon 40d | Canon 17-40 f/4L | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 | Canon 50mm f/1.8 | Canon 70-200mm f/4 L
  • claudermilkclaudermilk Registered Users Posts: 2,756 Major grins
    edited September 6, 2007
    When I got an opportunity for a possibly-once-in-a-lifetime trip, I went wide. I had the venerable 24-70/2.8 & 50/1.8. I added a Tokina 12-24/4 and made good use of it. I really didn't miss the longer end too terribly much. So, I'd say look at that or its perennial rival, the Canon 10-22.
    Chris
    http://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/
  • Little TLittle T Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2007
    TylerW wrote:
    Are you currently in a major metropolitan area? Can you rent glass?

    If you can, rent a 16-35 f/2.8L, and maybe the 70-200. My last time, in Tokyo at least, I was yearning for wider glass, not longer, but the 70-200 will let you pick out candid urban portraits. Depends on what you're into.

    also look into www.rentglass.com

    Honestly i have no idea if i can rent glass from anywhere near me i will check in with my friend who got me into photography :D

    And yea i definatly know i will want a wideangle cause i want some great memorable photos!

    70-200 is more for a just incase cause i dont want to be over there out of options if you know what i mean.

    most of the things on that website are currently unavailable though but i will keep an eye open.

    Thanks for the advice.
    http://jtrankler.smugmug.com
    jtrankler@gmail.com
    Canon 60D
    Tamron 28-75 2.8
    Canon 70-200 F4 L IS
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