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hijazist wrote:
+1... A versatile low light zoom like the Tamron 17-50 2.8 is invaluable. Also, the 55-200 VR is a great tele at a very cheap price (around $100 used). You don't have to break the bank on an expensive tele. The D90 is a good body and I think you are better off spending the money on glass at this point.
A circular polarizer is essential especially for landscape photos (mountains/skies/lakes) which will be abundant in Switzerland. It will make a huge difference. Another essential filter is a Hoya ND400 or B+W 110 filter for those long exposures during day light of waterfalls, lakes, clouds, etc... The ND and CPL are IMO the most important equipment for your trip, in addition to a light travel tripod & a good bag. So my suggestion is sell the following:
18-55, 70-300G, 200mm and take the following:
- Nikon 20 AF-D (For landscape & Architecture)
- Nikon 50 1.4 (For night photos)
- Tamron 17-50 2.8 (Everything)
- Nikon 55-200 VR (Wildlife & Landscape)
- Crumpler 6MDH
- Travel Tripod (This is tricky cause they can get expensive, do you have a tripod?)
- Circular polarizer (I highly recommend the Nikon CPL II, get the size for your largest lens's thread and get step up rings)
- ND filter, Hoya ND400 is great. (Again get the size for your largest lens and use the step up rings)
- A shutter release or remote
Most importantly don't forget to enjoy and don't stress yourself out on equipment rush My favorite places were Lucerne & Zurich...
Hussain...Show more →
I think this is good advice, but I would swap the 20 AF-D for something wider like a Nikon 10-24 or Sigma 10-20. 20mm really isn't that wide of DX. Also consider a 28 1.8G, 35 f/2D or Sigma 35 1.4 for night instead of the 50mm. 50mm is too tight indoors on DX if you are wanting pictures at a bar for instance. Also, pay attention to lens thread diameters. If you can match them up you will only need one set of filters which can save you space in your bag and coin in you pocket.
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