Which zoom

[rayyan]

Would you take on a vacation between the 18-55 and the 16-55.

My vacations are just that. And nothing stops me from taking my time to take fotos.

The 16-55 is much heavier, is WR (? ), a constant f2.8
The 18-55 is no slouch. 2mm less on the wide side. Has IOS, and is easier to carry.

Since I have not carried the 16-55 for a day ( days on end ), I am seeking some
advice. The zoom is for when the weather report might not be conducive to lens changes in the field. ( did have the 24/28-70 when I was young ! )

I have my 2 primes with me. This time they are the 16 and the 50.

p.s if the cast comes off mid August; I leave the following week for a well earned
R&R. Most likely the Philippines n maybe throw in Hanoi, if I feel like more travel.

Just one camera this time..the xh-1 n my iPhone.

 

[iiiNelson]

Would you take on a vacation between the 18-55 and the 16-55.

My vacations are just that. And nothing stops me from taking my time to take fotos.

The 16-55 is much heavier, is WR (? ), a constant f2.8
The 18-55 is no slouch. 2mm less on the wide side. Has IOS, and is easier to carry.

Since I have not carried the 16-55 for a day ( days on end ), I am seeking some
advice. The zoom is for when the weather report might not be conducive to lens changes in the field. ( did have the 24/28-70 when I was young ! )

I have my 2 primes with me. This time they are the 16 and the 50.

p.s if the cast comes off mid August; I leave the following week for a well earned
R&R. Most likely the Philippines n maybe throw in Hanoi, if I feel like more travel.

Just one camera this time..the xh-1 n my iPhone.

I’d add another option.. the 18-135WR for a one lens travel kit.

Now between the 16-55 and the 18-55 I’d probably take the 16-55 on the XH1 and maybe lean to the 18-55 on the smaller bodies for weight balance.

 

[ptomsu]

Would definitely take the 16-55 on the X-H1.

 

[Shashin]

I would not take the primes and just the 16-55. Simple and fuss free.

 

[rayyan]

Nelson Peter, Will...

I was looking for a way out!!
You guys don't give an old man a break.

Thanks for your suggestions guys. Much appreciated.

p.s. Sacre Bleu! You want me to leave my 50mm fl behind.
No sir. Even if I have to leave my camera behind, my 50 goes with me.
Don’t leave home without it.

 

[Shashin]

Rayyan, in that case, why not simply the 16 and 50 primes? Do you need the focal lengths in between?

 

[Godfrey]

I agree with the other response that said the same thing: I'd not bother with the zooms and just carry whatever two/three primes I preferred. It's what has worked best for me for years and years...

Some times, I only need one: a fast normal lens.

G

 

[rayyan]

Will, Godfrey...

Thanks for the suggestions.
16 and 50 I like. Can carry them all day too!

Me like that guys.:thumbup:

Peter...I honestly put the 16-55, Xh-1 combo and limped around my bedroom for
A couple of hours. It is heavy. And I foresee hot, humid, rainy weather. Difficult for me.

Nelson...the 18-135, I cannot afford any lens purchases now.

Highly appreciated.