Which prime lens + 16-80 for Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand

Bielefeld06 wrote:

victorgm wrote:

On the other hand, I could enhance my street/architecture/portrait photography (of my partner) on this trip in Hanoi/Bangkok if I took a 27mm 2.8 and 35mm 1.4, or for landscapes that require some zoom (like in halong bay with distant islets that with wide angle are lost in the distance), although for that the 16-80 could also defend itself well.

In short, I think I'm tending towards the 23mm f2, and I've seen one second-hand for 275€. But I have a specific doubt: for a daytime walk around the temples of Angkor Wat, would you use the 16-80mm f4 or the 23mm f2 first? I understand that the versatility of the 16-80 can be very good, but would a 23mm f2 offer better quality during the day with the same focal length? Or would it only stand out in low light like at sunset?

Many thanks again!

Victor

I think that might be a good idea. I am following a photographer from the Netherlands on Flickr who seems to travel through the world with just one lens on her camera (XF 23mm, f2) and she gets really amazing results. Have a look: https://www.flickr.com/photos/maudebardet/

23mm f2 is the best lens for street, especially with it being hot and humid there. Ideal for Hanoi streets and the others. Easy to carry around all day in the heat.

For scenery and Angkor Wat take the zoom. You definitely want 16mm in Angkor Wat and 80mm could be good to zoom in to details there and at Halong Bay. 16mm is good for markets too e.g Chinatown in Bangkok.