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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-13-2015, 12:01 PM
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Ack! I misread your map. Good advice all around.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-13-2015, 10:10 AM
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Nicely said, but the state department website that was shared earlier was clear that "safe in tourist areas" was the mantra. The OP has said he isn't confining himself to those areas. I would also say that many US cities could be safe in tourist areas - and scary outside them because of a lack of knowledge of what is and is not safe. I would not suggest that Mexico unsafe - just that as a tourist you often don't understand the safe vs. unsafe areas and you paint a bullseye on your back if you carry a lot of nice equipment.
So - I think maybe it's worth worrying about as a tourist - and making precautions. I was very careful in Paris, London, Brussels, Boston, NYC, San Francisco, San Diego... etc. but it should not get in the way of fun.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-12-2015, 01:08 PM
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The 18-135 is my favorite travel lens. However since the OP seems to be headed into "non-tourist areas" that changes some of the math. I'd be OK with the financial risk of an 18-135 but the original poster may not be. The 18-55 plus something longer like a 50-200 isn't a big risk. But the 18-55 wouldn't be on my camera, the 18-135 would. I also might not venture out to non-tourist areas; I don't speak the language and I have kids and a wife that would object to that.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-12-2015, 08:25 AM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-11-2015, 06:10 AM
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The 50-200 used is cheap and light. I have one in the marketplace (pm me if you can't locate it.) I carried a Paris many years ago. Today I would likely take an 18-135 for simplicity. On a trip to San Fran a couple of years ago I took a superzoom Nikon compact - later I gave it to my daughter. Another San Fran trip saw me take my 18-135. It is all too easy to get hung up in the details. Take something and enjoy.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-10-2015, 04:56 PM
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I think the 18-55 isn't that shabby for a trip to a crime prone area. You could grab an 18-135 or add a 55-300 WR, but more gear equals more risk. Get insurance, carry a bag made to be inconspicuous, take precautions.
Or pick up a superzoom compact camera...
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