Maxroadster

Any current or prior cruisers fly fish in Patagonia?  Would like to see any suggestions for this tour.  Thanks

Very sound reply, thanks for your factual explanation!

THANKS for the info!!! I originally booked 7070 but was concerned about noise from above so I moved down to deck 6 (but would prefer 7070 location in center . . .); did you have any noise issues from the Retreat above you?

I see It has been quite a while since your post. Were you able to get an answer?

Sounds like the Tamron is the way to go.... here comes my naiveté.... what is a nifty fifty?? I assume a 50 mm lens?

Your questions suggest you are new to DSLRs? Welcome to the most expensive addiction in the world :) It isn't the most expensive initially but considering camera addicts outlive the common drug addict you will spend much more money during your life span. Sounds like you are the vacation picture taker which is fine, that addiction is far less costly photography wise. Your choice of a nice entry level DSLR will provide you many different options depending on your needs / wants. Several great suggestions have been written here - at first blush a good intermediate zoom appears to be what you are asking about. Several postings suggested the Canon 24 - 105mm zoom. It is a great all around lens and EXPENSIVE too! Alternatively, there are some very fine third party, less expensive lens that will give you many years of use. Best way to determine what you really need / want is to rent first. Rental lens run about $23.00 (and up) per day and depending on where you live don't forget the shipping costs both ways- you pay for that. Insurance would be a good ideal if renting.

Most Canon kit lens start at 18 - 20mm for fairly good wide angle applications. The other long lens is about 70 + mm which in some cases zoom all the way out to 300mm. Your vacation photos would be safe with these or similar lens. If you want vacation shots these lens will get you there inexpensively as compared to really getting serious and going to the next level of photography. Seems like a lot of helpful, knowledgeable folks on this forum - I am new to the list but I'll be around. Good luck to you on your trip.