I also use q 16-45 as a good all purpose lens for traveling light on the
back of my Bonneville. I team it with a 50-135 zoom and I reckon I have
most situations covered.
Philip Northeast
www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au
On 3/05/2015 3:17 pm, David Mann wrote:
When we spent 3 weeks in Australia I took two lenses, the 16-45 and my FA100
macro.
I'd like to have taken a longer zoom but I don't have one. If I had, I may
have left the macro at home.
I've found primes to be very fiddly when travelling. I'm there to experience
the location and culture, not faff about with cameras :)
Cheers,
Dave
On May 3, 2015, at 4:22 pm, Daniel J. Matyola <[email protected]> wrote:
I need some advice.
Later this month, we will be going on a trip. After 3 days in San
Diego (including the Zoo), we will fly to Japan for a week, mostly in
Tokyo, Kyoto and Mt Fuji/Hakone Park. We then will spend a few days
in Beijing, including a day trip to The Great Wall, followed by three
days in San Francisco.
Because we will be moving around a lot, and shlepping a lot of
baggage,I need to keep my camera kit small and light. I could use
some advice on what to bring.
Of course, I will be taking my K-5 II S, which is my go-to camera, and
my most versatile lens, the DA 18-135 mm F 3.5-5.6 zoom.
My back-up camera is normally the K-r, but it is pretty big. The same
applies to my trusty *ist D. I am considering taking the K-01 instead.
Another possibility would be the Optio, which is easy to slip into my
pocket so I can take it anywhere. Of course, it is quite limited, but
it could allow me to get some shots I might miss if I do not have the
big DSLR with me. The GoPro would also be handy and easy to pocket.
For lenses, I have been using the FA 100 F2.8 Macro a lot lately, and
it would be great for flowers, food and small objects, but it is big
and heavy. Other lenses I might like to have with me are the DA F2.8
35 mm macro limited, the DA F2.8 40 mm XS, or the DA 50mm F1.8. I
might want another zoom, perhaps the 75-300, DAL F18-55, or DAL
50-200.
Can I get by with a monopod, or should I lug the Manfrotto tripod
along? Most of the shots will be outdoors, and the K-5 is pretty good
in low light, but I might need the external flash as well.
There is just too much gear. I can't afford to be overloaded to the
point I will spend more time lugging a camera bag than taking images.
What do you folks think is essential for a once-in -a-lifetime trip like this?
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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