A set of lenses for around the world travel.

[briansquibb]

I'd keep it simple and bring one lens.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-28-300mm-f-3.5-5.6-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

That is a very heavy lens - it would be lighter to have a 24-105 and a 70-300L (FF)

 

[AJ]

1 lens solution. Canon 15-85 IS bolted onto your 450D. Simple, light, versatile, great image quality.

3 lens solution. Your 450D, your Sigma 8-16, then add Tamron 17-50/2.8 (or Canon 17-55/2.8 IS which is heavier) plus Canon 55-250 IS.

My travel setup is similar to the 3 lens option above. I used it in SE Asia for 3 months this year, plus another 1 month in the U.S., plus another 1 month backpacking at home in Canada. I've used a similar setup for a cumulative of at least 18 months on the road over the past 5 years.

Your 450D is a camera capable of great photos. No need to upgrade to something heavier.

Enjoy your trip.

 

[dolina]

I'd keep it simple and bring one lens.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-28-300mm-f-3.5-5.6-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

That is a very heavy lens - it would be lighter to have a 24-105 and a 70-300L (FF)

But it covers all the 'people' focal lengths using one lens. No need to swap lenses in the field.

 

[wickidwombat]

I'd keep it simple and bring one lens.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-28-300mm-f-3.5-5.6-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

That is a very heavy lens - it would be lighter to have a 24-105 and a 70-300L (FF)

damn right! I had the 28-300 and its a beast that is for sure. very very tough but its a handfull and quite slow so you would still need to have a 50mm fast prime with you aswell

 

[dickgrafixstop]

Your kit is complete, but heavy. When I travel, I find less is best. Not only does it save my shoulders and back, but it forces me to mentally compose the shots I take. My travel kit is a body, 35mm f1.4 and an 85mm f1.8 paired with an exceptionally adaptable addidas zoom capability. Both lenses have superior sharpness, give me enough variety to cover nearly every situation, are fast enough for day/night use and allow me to move about with the second lens in my jacket pocket. I travel with an older mac
12 inch laptop and a lacie hardened external drive, the assorted chargers, cleaners, notepad, etc. I keep a neutral
density filter in my pocket with a lens brush and enjoy the local atmosphere.