Rental Lens for Disney World in Jan.

I tried to bring the 70-200 2.8 and security said I couldn't take it in the park in case I was paparazzi. Seriously. As I was with the my kids. I questioned the ban and requested a manager. The manager said I would not be allowed to enter the park with that lens. I had to walk back to hotel and meet them inside.

For Disney I think tohe 70-200 might be a little long but go with the f4 due to size and weight. The 70-200 range is perfect at SeaWorld. Your 17-50 range will be good for Disney though. Enjoy!

I went to Epcot in the summer and brought a 15-85 and 55-250.
I had really no need for the 55-250 at all.. took a couple of pics with it since I was carrying it anyhow (thank god its light!!)

The thing I missed was a low light prime. On the Indoor rides the 15-85 was not fast enough. I was even shooting at the wide end at f3.5 and it did not help so a f2.8 would not of been useful either.

Therefore if I were to do it again (I have a crop body) I would bring the 15-85 because of the great range (no need for UWA or Zoom) But also bring a low light prime like a Sigma 30 f1.4 or a Canon 28 etc..
Do not bring a 50mm for crop since it will be way too long indoors.

RPCrowe wrote in post #15131145
I'd take a good P&S and have fun with the kids...

+1 just bring a P&S and have some time with the family and like you said this is going to be your first time at Disney World

I'm looking forward to trying out the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 on an upcoming trip...it's the fastest constant aperture UWA lens (as far as I know).

My advice is to use the one or two lens that you are most familiar with. Personally, it takes me a good 2-3weeks to get comfortable with a new lens. I wouldn't want to be learning/experimenting with a new piece of equipment on my vacation.

If you really want a longer lens, I'd take a 135L... So much more compact, lightweight and fun than my 70-200.

Personally I'd take a 35 and an 85, unless I was keen to do some urbanscapes (what word should this be!?) in which case I'd bring along the 24TS.

On a crop, the 17-55 can't be beat. You will want to be wider to get your kids and characters, and the f/2.8 will be good in the evening and on the darker areas and rides where a flash might be distracting or banned.

What time of year are you going?

Or take the money and put it towards an S100 since they are on sale now with the S110 coming out, it is a fantastic point and shoot that acts like a pocketable SLR in a lot of ways.

For the animal shots you will use something longer than the ultra wides. The 70-200 F4 is not too bulky or heavy or your 50-250mm.

I agree with most of the other folks here. Use smaller lenses. You'll annoy your family and others if you have a big, white lens.

The 24-105L would be a good one to rent, although it won't be as good in dark places.

I took the 18-55 and the 55-250 two years ago. Got some cool shots with both. But next time I won't bother with the longer lens.

This is a mediocre pic, but I show it because that's the best darn food in the park. It's at the Animal Kingdom (I forget the name, but it's pretty much North African and Middle Eastern food). Supposedly there's a long wait time for reservations (days, weeks, or more), but we called ahead and got in and it didn't seem very crowded. The food was really good. Pic was taken with the 18-55 handheld at 1/15.

MikeFairbanks wrote in post #15132182
This is a mediocre pic, but I show it because that's the best darn food in the park. It's at the Animal Kingdom (I forget the name, but it's pretty much North African and Middle Eastern food). Supposedly there's a long wait time for reservations (days, weeks, or more), but we called ahead and got in and it didn't seem very crowded. The food was really good. Pic was taken with the 18-55 handheld at 1/15.

It's called the Tusker House...and it's kind of a hidden gem...not very tough to get in to (although it used to be when it first opened).

17-55 2.8 IS

otherwise a P&S with wide angle

Your signature says 1100D, so 17-40 or 16-35 would not offer you a focal length you don't already have. UWA options are Canon 10-22, Sigma 8-16, Tokina 11-16.
Maybe Tokina as you'll be shooting at night, and it's 2.8.

Keyan wrote in post #15132150
On a crop, the 17-55 can't be beat. You will want to be wider to get your kids and characters, and the f/2.8 will be good in the evening and on the darker areas and rides where a flash might be distracting or banned.

What time of year are you going?

Or take the money and put it towards an S100 since they are on sale now with the S110 coming out, it is a fantastic point and shoot that acts like a pocketable SLR in a lot of ways.

Someone just posted refurbished S95 from Canon for $178.