Travel Zoom - Do I need one?

Architash wrote:

I've just got myself a used X-E3 and 27mm pancake for wandering the streets and I now need a lightweight standard zoom lens for when I'm visiting unknown (usually European) cities whilst her indoors lies around by the pool/beach/bar.

It would be used for general daytime touristy stuff with a particular emphasis on streetlife and architecture.

I'm going round in circles considering the XC 16-50 v the XF 18-55, but I also own the little Lumix LX100 with its 24-75 (eq) zoom.

I'd rather travel light with just one camera and a couple of lenses, but could use the X-E3 / 27 together with the LX100 for zoom.

Does anyone have any experience of the image quality of the LX100 versus the two Fuji kit lenses?

The LX100 has a smaller m43 sensor, but considerably faster aperture (f1.7 - 2.7) than the Fuji kit lenses.

Any help/advice appreciated.

Ash

I have 2 travel scenarios due to my X-T3, & X-E3, along with a good selection of Fuji lenses to choose from. Sometimes I will travel with one or the other, sometimes both, all depending on the circumstances of the trip.

For your X-E3 and keeping things light and uncomplicated a three, possibly four lens travel kit makes sense. Otherwise just two lenses will do. I would also consider something wider such as the 14/2.8. The 16-55/2.8 is a great lens, but it is quite big on the X-E3, and the XF 18-55 is a good match with good performance.

One lens kit: X-E3 + 18-55.

Two lens kit from the following: X-E3 + 27, +23/2.0, +14/2.8, + 18-55

Three/four lens kit from the following: X-E3 +14/2.8, +23/2.0, +18-55, +55-200. ...and your 27.

Then there is always the new XF 16-80/4.0, but that will be big on the X-E3.

...and don't forget a spare battery, or two.