Nikon SLR Cameras

Which lenses should I bring to Thailand?

El Guapo
El Guapo

I'll be hiking, biking and kayaking throughout Thailand for 2 weeks next month. I'm an amateur photographer with a Nikon D5100 and 4 lenses:

- The kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5)
- A telephoto (55-300mm f/4.5)
- A wide-angle (10-20mm f/4)
- A prime (35mm f/1.8)

Of course, I want to take them all but that's a lot of gear to lug around for 2 weeks. I'm leaning toward just taking the prime and the telephoto. I love my wide angle and I'd miss it, but it is a bit bulky and quite heavy.

Christopher
Christopher

I don't think I'm qualified to answer since I'd take them all without hesitation.
But if I HAD to leave some behind…
I just couldn't go to Thailand and leave my UWA lens at home. Make sure you won't be kicking yourself for leaving your 10-20mm at home.
I also wouldn't go without a telephoto.
Then I'd still HAVE to have something between the two.
So I personally just couldn't do it without 3 lenses.

Vinegar Taster
Vinegar Taster

I'd go with the 18-55, and the 55-300.

thankyoumaskedman
thankyoumaskedman

I agree with Vinegar Taster. The top two will be useful most often. You have to set priorities. Actually if you have spare money for new equipment, it could be worthwhile to get something lighter like a mirrorless system camera or premium compact.