Italy Trip Lens Advice - wide angle

[kirispupis]

Just thought I would second that you do not need a tripod if you are using only the shift part of a TS lens. With the 5D3 now having a leveler in the viewfinder, I find that it is not too difficult to make sure the camera is level when photographing handheld.

This shot is one example (look at the buildings, not the bridge - which is sloping downwards) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/calevphoto/6953968306/#in/set-72157629868907887

I'll be in Italy myself in a few weeks.

 

[1982chris911]

Just to remind you the OP said he wants to take interior pictures of churches. With an f4.0 lens like the 17mm TSE he would need a tripod in any case for this. Even ISO 3200 to 6400 is not enough to get handheld shots without motion blur if the places are quite dark like most churches there...

 

[wickidwombat]

just get a shorty forty and stitch panoramas

 

[adhocphotographer]

My advice (for what it is worth):

You have the 16-35, and 24-105, i think you are covered! You've got a great set-up, you will be able to do 99% of the shots you want (barring wild-life)! If I was to suggest getting one thing, it would be a nifty-fifty of some sort, 1.8 or faster, for night time street photog, because that is when Italy tends to come alive (in summer anyway)!

Forget tripods etc... You will always find something to rest your cam on a wall (vertical or horizontal), pew, font etc… They add bulk and weight!

I travel a fair bit, and have the general conclusion that less is often more!
You’re going to have a great time, enjoy!

 

[briansquibb]

My advice (for what it is worth):

You have the 16-35, and 24-105, i think you are covered!

+1

 

[ramon123]

The 24-105 is great for walking around, it's a "do it all" lens. Remember when going on holiday, one doesn't want to be carrying around so many things, so limit it to 1-2 lenses.