So you're carrying the 18-135, so let's base the kit around that. That
lens makes the 18-55 redundant, it gives you little that you don't have
already.
Assuming that the 75-300 gives more or less equal IQ to the 50-200 up to
200mm then take the 73-300.
Now there are times you might want something shorter than 18mm but you
don't have a lens shorter than that, so that issue is moot.
So basically you have Extra wide to about the middle of the Super
Telephoto range covered with two lenses. So now what you kind of need
is a couple of fast primes for low light shooting and/or something close
focusing...
Well you don't have any really fast primes, except for the 50 f1.8,
that's a bit specialized as it's a portrait length. so here's the
question, all your primes are on the telephoto side which do you need
more macro or fast?
If it's macro, I'd go for the 35mm f2.8, if it's fast I'd go for the 50
f1.8, the only reason for the 40 f2.8 is if you need a lens cap for the
K-01, (OK, I'm kidding a bit here, it's a very nice lens but it's
neither fish nor foul in this case, if you're traveling light there's
not enough difference in focal length between it and either the 35 and
55 and is a poor substitute for either).
Having disposed of the lenses, I'd take the K-r as backup if it could be
managed, the K-01 is a poor choice for a telephoto platform, in my
opinion, but if space and weight is really at a premium, I'd say just
take the Optio, it's pocketible, and in the unlikely event that the K-5
craps out you'll at least have something.
If you do take either the K-r or the K-01 then do take the 40mm as a
lens cap, for the spare body, then it will always be ready.
On 5/3/2015 12:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola 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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