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Camera kit for three weeks in Europe.

Started Jun 24, 2016 | Discussions thread
OP john isaacs Veteran Member • Posts: 8,444
Re: Camera kit for three weeks in Europe.

rashid7 wrote:

u have some GREAT kit! But for heaven's sake, pare it down so u can travel light (&walk further). The 14-140 should cover your daylight needs. Bring the 9-18 for interiors. Leave all pro lenses behind!!! For low light, bring the fast primes. The 25 f1.8 is lighter than the 1.4, and =my preference. The 9mm weighs nada and is super fun; therefore= a must!

I love that tripod, but can u get by with a tiny table-top one?

Be a minimalist!

The 12-35 will be my most used lens for quality, and because it's weather sealed.  Normally I would pair it with the 35-100, but I'm bringing the 14-140 for more reach and to avoid swapping lenses unless I have to.

I use the 9-18 for interior shots on a tripod.  I shoot a lot of night/early morning and panoramas, so a real tripod is essential.  The Sirui is so short that it will fit inside my camera backpack (Lowepro mini trekker).

After staring at that 25mm sticking up half again as tall, I decided to swap it out for the Olympus.  Its that stupid lens hood that bothers me the most.

I used to be a minimalist, shot 35mm film with a 35mm and 135mm lens for years.   Now, I'm leaving behind the FX and DX bodies and lenses.   And my Olympus PRO lenses.  And my Olympus Zuiko lenses. So I still feel pretty minimal.

I love the silver primes on my silver E-M5.

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