Showing posts with label versatility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label versatility. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Choosing Lenses for Your DSLR Travel Kit, Part I

Nikkor AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-EDTravel photography has many challenges. Among them are unpredictability, luggage weight limits, number of luggage pieces permitted, locations with unknown restrictions, bad weather when you least expect it, and many others.

When planning for a trip photographically, one of the most important decisions anyone must make is what lenses to include in your travel photography “kit.” Destinations usually have a variety of photo opportunities which may require a variety of lenses to meet their challenges.

There are two major factors which militate the amount and choice of gear you choose for your photo travel “kit.” The first is travel weight and volume restrictions, and the second is the varying conditions, limitations and circumstances of your destination's photographic opportunities.