Said this before, but in Egypt I took just the 16-45 and 50-200, and didn't have any coverage problems. I wasn't going to be shooting sport so I didn't need something with longer reach, and the short lens was fine for interiors, temples etc. This year we're going to Italy, and I'll take the same kit: only one potential lens change to be considered, it's light, and that's a consideration too since we tend to do a lot of walking when on holiday. I'd recommend you take just the 17-70 and 50-135 plus a flash. The flash is far more useful than a wider aperture lens for holiday photography, in my experience.
John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christine Nielsen Sent: Sunday, 12 June 2011 1:49 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Pentax SMC DA 18-135mm, anyone? Hello all, Curious if anyone has tried or been tempted by this one? I'll be traveling to Barcelona in a couple of weeks, and am experiencing a pre-trip enablement crisis of sorts. Last summer, I packed light for our summer vacation, with only one 17-70 lens, and I kind of regretted it. So, this summer, my original plan was to bring along my k-7, the sigma 17-70 lens, the pentax 50-135, and 50/1.4. But, I wonder how much patience I'll have for lens-swapping & lens-schlepping on the family vaca, and maybe the 18-135 (for day), plus the 50/1.4 (evening wear) is a better solution. Then again, why own the lovely 50-135, and not bring it? OTOH, I bet the 18-135 is a fine substitute for the sigma, though not as fast by a stop. My dilemma gets down to the question of the "travel" lens... assuming you are not on photo safari, does it make sense to have a super-zoom for travel, and leave the super-nice lens at home? Security, packing light, ease of use all factor in... but, also image quality... what say you? I am also experiencing a pre-trip wardrobe crisis, but I think I'll have to seek help on another list for that one. :) Thanks, -c -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
