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What would you take...
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glenerrolrd
Workshop Member
I would take the 35 and the 75 and even that would not be wide enough . Travel photography seems to be about providing some context (where was the photograph taken) with most photographs . So the fisherman but also some of his boat and other people around him . Add a 21/3.4SEM and you have a close to perfect kit.
StephenPatterson
New member
My 35 Summilux FLE is never left behind. My most used focal length.
I'm about to leave for Thailand and Cambodia and will take a 15-21-35-50 kit.
I'm about to leave for Thailand and Cambodia and will take a 15-21-35-50 kit.
rayyan
Well-known member
Hi Roger, Stephen, HiredArm.
Thanks a lot for your advice. Never really used a 21, but have the zm 21/4.5
So, I shall throw that in.
Plus the Sony RX100.
An extra pair of jeans, underclothing, 2 T-shirts, some meds, iPad, SF cards, Flash memory cards, iPhone,
2 chargers, 2 extra batteries.
That's 4 cameras. Passport and CC.
Small carry-on or a backpack.
Throw aways I can buy abroad.
That's it.
Now to ask my wife if I could go Pattaya and Vietnam on my own. So as not to
disturb her busy schedule.
Kindest regards.
Thanks a lot for your advice. Never really used a 21, but have the zm 21/4.5
So, I shall throw that in.
Plus the Sony RX100.
An extra pair of jeans, underclothing, 2 T-shirts, some meds, iPad, SF cards, Flash memory cards, iPhone,
2 chargers, 2 extra batteries.
That's 4 cameras. Passport and CC.
Small carry-on or a backpack.
Throw aways I can buy abroad.
That's it.
Now to ask my wife if I could go Pattaya and Vietnam on my own. So as not to
disturb her busy schedule.
Kindest regards.
+1 . It's of course very subjective, but for the combination of travel photography and also the need to go light but have adaquate coverage, the trio of 21, 35 & 75 has usually been my personal choice.
Dave (D&A)
If those are the lenses you own I would take 35 and 70.
If you dont need to travel super light I would even bring all three.
If you own a wider lenses as well I would take the wider lens, leave 35 at home and bring 50 and 75.
3 M lenses are not really heavy.
V
Vivek
Guest
Rayyan, You are planning to take a M9, M9P and the M-E?
I would take only two cameras (one as a back up) and all the lenses that I have.
What is the point of having a system camera if the lenses aren't going to be changed?
I would also pack a small flash, preferably with a radio trigger.
I would take only two cameras (one as a back up) and all the lenses that I have.
What is the point of having a system camera if the lenses aren't going to be changed?
I would also pack a small flash, preferably with a radio trigger.
seakayaker
Active member
From the options in the question. M9P with the 35 and 75.
Working with the equipment I own. The kit I would take would be a 24/3.8 ~ 50/1.5 ~ 75/2 along with my M9. I would also be taking along a MP with a 35/2 and 90/2.8.
Enjoy your trip and post some photos when you return!
Working with the equipment I own. The kit I would take would be a 24/3.8 ~ 50/1.5 ~ 75/2 along with my M9. I would also be taking along a MP with a 35/2 and 90/2.8.
Enjoy your trip and post some photos when you return!
Gary Clennan
New member
35 and 75. have fun!
ashwinrao1
Active member
No 90?!?
ashwinrao1
Active member
I generally take a 21/35/50/90 kit with me. Covers the spread within my comfort zone...For minimization, 35/75 is a nice combo. If you don't care to go wide, 35/50/90 is great. If you want 1 lens, either a 35 or 50 would be my choice.
Given your kit, Rayyan, I'd do the 35/75 combo and be done with it. Not much swapping of lenses, means more keepers. 35/75 covers a nice spread, allows for some reportage, some portraiture, some tele work...The only limitation is the awkward 75 mm frame lines...
Given your kit, Rayyan, I'd do the 35/75 combo and be done with it. Not much swapping of lenses, means more keepers. 35/75 covers a nice spread, allows for some reportage, some portraiture, some tele work...The only limitation is the awkward 75 mm frame lines...
StephenPatterson
New member
You're right, I can't leave the 90 Elmarit-M behind!
I'm just finishing packing for three weeks in Cambodia, and I have a Think Tank Airport Intl. for the camera gear and a very small backpack for everything else (like clothes). Life is all about choices!
rayyan
Well-known member
Gentlemen, wonderful advice and suggestion from you all.
I have a cron 90 asph, which is unused. Weighs more than me!
The 90 Elmarit-M is wonderful but I just feel I would have to add something between 35 and 90. Just me.
I tried the 21/4.5 today, with a cv vf. Just was not comfortable with the expansive view. Felt lost and lonely!
35 and 75 seem just right.
As to film, would mean another piece/s of equipment.
I am grateful to you folk. What an excellent bunch, we have here.:clap:
Best regards.
I have a cron 90 asph, which is unused. Weighs more than me!
The 90 Elmarit-M is wonderful but I just feel I would have to add something between 35 and 90. Just me.
I tried the 21/4.5 today, with a cv vf. Just was not comfortable with the expansive view. Felt lost and lonely!
35 and 75 seem just right.
As to film, would mean another piece/s of equipment.
I am grateful to you folk. What an excellent bunch, we have here.:clap:
Best regards.
Sorry to be a bit on the late side, but out of you have said, my first pick would be the 35mm and the 75mm.
I love 35mm FL, being able to "tell a story" and get a bit of the surroundings in the picture and the 75mm for isolate details / persons / stuff.
One advice : Asia is a sensory overload. For a European ( speak for myself at least ) its a photographic disneyland. So much is new, different faces, habits, buildings. Keep it simple. Dont bring 2309842 lens. You will be lost trying to select which lens to use. And the moment will be gone.
Just use one main lens ( 35mm is perfect ) and keep the 75mm next to you when you want to isolate anything.
Have fun and take great pictures mate !
I love 35mm FL, being able to "tell a story" and get a bit of the surroundings in the picture and the 75mm for isolate details / persons / stuff.
One advice : Asia is a sensory overload. For a European ( speak for myself at least
) its a photographic disneyland. So much is new, different faces, habits, buildings. Keep it simple. Dont bring 2309842 lens. You will be lost trying to select which lens to use. And the moment will be gone.Just use one main lens ( 35mm is perfect ) and keep the 75mm next to you when you want to isolate anything.
Have fun and take great pictures mate !
Stuart Richardson
Active member
Not that I necessarily disagree with a choice of 35 and 75, more doesn't always mean better. Some of the best travel photos I ever took were from a trip where I only took a Hexar AF with its fixed 35/2. I think 35/75 is a good pair, but I would expect that you mostly use the 35. That's always how it has gone for me. If the trip is for enjoyment, sometimes having just a single lens and not having to think about it is a really good way to go. You get into the groove of working with that particular lens, and your pictures can improve as a result. And 4 cameras? Why?? Especially if 3 are the same...I would say one leica and maybe the rx100.