Headed for Switzerland

aChanceEncounter wrote:

TonyBologna wrote:

aChanceEncounter wrote:

I know this is a first world issue but looking for input on one of these kits for 10 days in Switzerland. Everything needs to fit in my Hadley pro small bag.

1. X100V solo

2. X100V with WCL and TCL

3. XT3 with 18-55, 55-200 (although in reviewing my library, I end up with only 5-10% of keepers with long lenses)

4. XE4 with 18-55

5. XT3 with 16-80

6. Go with full set MF lenses Voigt 12/5.6, 21/4, 35/2.5, Hex 50/2, Rokker 90/4 (have used this before and all fits - but a bit cumbersome changing lenses that often).

7. Highbred kit: XE4 with 27mm, Voigt 12/5.6, hex 50/2

The bag will need to handle my TT350 godox flash as well.

My gut says - wide angles will be needed not sure on how much reach is needed for Switzerland.

How have you handed a vacation in the Alps?

Thanks

Lucky you! Lots of the usual unanswered questions here. Where in Switzerland (cities of mountains or both), ski trip or sightseeing, etc.

I have been to Switzerland often for all of the above reasons. If it is a ski trip, I might go with the X100 and be done with it. If it is a sights and sounds trip, these days I tend to find myself shooting wide or long and very often find the mid-range zoom the least used. I usually fill the gap left between wide and long with a fast prime, sometimes manual focus.

Of your available kit, and assuming that this is at least a photo-centric type trip, I (emphasis on the "I" here) would bring the XT-3 (the weather resistance may come in handy in Switzerland), the 10-24, the 55-200 (compression in the mountains) and maybe the 35/2.5. That 35/2.5 isn't bright enough for me, personally, as my usual gap-filler but it is what you have. FWIW...I also dislike threads where someone asks this question and the responses included recommendations to go buy a BUNCH of new gear.

Take all of the above with a grain of salt. That is me. And most of all enjoy your trip to Switzerland!

Thanks!

Prob see a couple cities such as Geneva and Zurich but most days in the alps - weather permitting, Mount Blanc and Matterhorn.

Just tried - 55-200, 10-24 with the xt3 with the 35/1.4 and it fits in the main compartment! Am surprised!

That kit sounds ideal - I have those lenses too ..

I always find a long lens indispensable on any trip .., it makes for framing that is otherwise not achievable with a mid range zoom or tele ..

But the other week I decided to try the XC 50-230, and it is a revelation !  OIS, super lightweight, and so sharp ..  I use it on an XS10, so have full stabilisation.

Cost me 180€ .. so featherlight and peanuts !

Regards
Rich S