Traveling to Vegas for a few days. Best walk around lens?

[ecphoto]

I'll be going to Vegas on Monday for four days. I do a lot of night photography when traveling as well.
My question is which of my lenses would be the best to keep on at all times. I have a 50mm, 55-200 and the kit 18-55

Thanks in advance.

 

[Blackjack]

Of the three lenses you mentioned, I'd opt for the 55-200 because this lens offers more flexibility. Personally, I prefer my Canon 24-105mm as a walk-around lens.

 

[fjrabon]

In vegas I'd want something with wide capabilities. so, I guess the 18-55.

 

[thetrue]

I agree with fjrabon. 18-55 is a great walk around lens, which might be why they bundled it with the camera to begin with.

 

[kathyt]

I think this would be nice so you could shoot down the strip. What do you think? JK.

I think I would want both lenses. One day I would walk with the 18-55, and another day I would walk with the 55-200 to give yourself some variety and make your images more interesting. I could never just pick one.

 

[KmH]

+1 for the 18-55 mm.

 

[runnah]

18-55 all the way.

 

[MOREGONE]

Yeah, I am going 18-55 on this one too. I used to be all about zoom, then I discovered the fun of a wide

 

[TheFantasticG]

Regardless of which you choose try to visit the Valley of Fire to the north-northwest. Well worth the 45 min drive.

 

[Derrel]

Yeah, gotta say, the 18-55 is the #1 walk-around lens...out of that list of three lenses...

 

[Dikkie1]

When I was in Vegas, I had my 18-55 kitlens with me.

A mini tripod is handy for nightshots btw

For example: it gave me this results:
.: bulevardi :.

 

[DiskoJoe]

Id take all three and pick up a wide angle if you win big.

 

[dbvirago]

If you want to shoot architecture and casinos, you want the wide one. If you want to shoot people, and Vegas is a good place for it, take the long zoom. 2nd the Valley of Fire suggestion. If you don't have time, a compromise is Red Rock Canyon just to the west. If you like cars, there is an ongoing car show at (I think) the Imperial. Lighting is horrid, but a lot of great cars. I've spent a fair amount of time in Vegas, so PM if you need more help or suggestions.

 

[MLeeK]

You'll want both the kit and the zoom. THere's no getting around it.

 

[PreludeX]

Regardless of which you choose try to visit the Valley of Fire to the north-northwest. Well worth the 45 min drive.

red rock canyon yields some great images. Especially in pano