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lens recommendations for a vacation

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arcanej:
I know, the least exciting type of post, but I would be very grateful for any advice on what to bring and what to leave behind.

This summer I had planned on going out with a pro-photographer, but he was unable to secure the permits in time. So, my wife and I are heading to Europe in a few weeks. We will be hitting London, France and Brussels.

My current kit:

5Dm3
24-105L
70-200L IS II
14L II
50L
100L IS

I will be carrying whatever kit I bring in a Lowepro Flipside 400AW.

I was thinking about taking the 50, the 70-200, 14, a monopod and one flash. The first two lenses are my favorite walk around combo. Any advice would be very welcome. Also: should I look into a second battery (I don't have a the optional grip)?

Random Orbits:
I would add the 24-105L and would consider not bringing the monopod unless you have a specific situation that you know you'll need it, but ultimately you'd have to bring the gear to fit your style of shooting.  I would find the gap between 14 and 50 too large and would supplement it with the 24-105 to fill in the gap.  And yes, you should definitely get a second battery!

IIIHobbs:
Agree with bringing the 24-105. It is going to give you the opportunity to respond to a greater number of photo ops as you move through the cities you are visiting
I thnk the 50 is a must have for anything indoors or evening, it will give you te speed you need.
Other than that, I do not know whether he 70-200,100 or 14 are worth taking. You know your itinerary best, but the time and opportunity needed to get good results from any of these is questionable.

arcanej:
The 14mm can be difficult to use - but it can capture an amazing perspective if done well. @lex on this forum has posted some amazing shots showing as much. We will spend a few days in the north of France, which is a beautiful place for landscape shots. My thought is to bust out the 14mm for that leg of the trip.

I'm really torn on whether I should bring the 24-105 or the 70-200.  The former is a much better general purpose focal range and lighter to boot, but I have more fun lugging around the later and it's a faster lens.

Thank you for the advice so far!

krjc:
I would take two
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens (low light photography)
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens (everything else)

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