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What to do? What to do?

Started Jan 11, 2019 | Discussions thread
gnik1 Regular Member • Posts: 263
Re: What to do? What to do?

After agonising for some time, I opted for the PL 12-60 f2.8-4 + P 35-100 f2.8 combo as the basis of my travel kit.

For a GP travel zoom, I wanted more reach than my 12-35 and more speed than my 14-140ii. So I opted for the 'compromise' PL 12-60 (which is also WR over the 14-140). The 35-100 is on hand if I need more reach / speed, which tends to be predictable enough that I'm hoping to minimise lens-changing in the field.

For me the 12-100 is just too hefty for travel - not so much from an overall weight POV, but for its conspicuous bulk while mounted. Same for the PL 50-200 & Oly 40-150. I just felt they would be underused as a result, while the 35-100 is quite stealthy for what it provides.

This kit will be augmented with my PL 15 f1.7 + P 42.5 f1.7 for low light duties & I'll take my 100-300ii only if I'm likely to encounter wildlife.

 gnik1's gear list:gnik1's gear list
Panasonic G85 Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 Panasonic Leica 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II +1 more
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