Which lenses should I take and how many cameras?

[paulhphotography]

Hi everybody,

 

I'll be going to Vietnam soon and I was just wondering if I should take my Xpro-2 and 1 with me? My lenses are the XF 16, 23 f/1.4, 35 f/1.4, 56, 90 and the 50-140mm. Which lenses would you take and why? I'm interested in travel, landscape, portraits, architecture and nightlife etc. I really need to limit my gear so the wife doesn't get annoyed with the constant lens changing lol!

[Nick05]

I will start by saying I have never been to Vietnam, so I am not familiar with the what you would need to be prepared for to shoot. With that said, the 50-140mm is a great lens, but it is quite large and I would probably leave that lens at home unless there was a specific use for it. I think the 16 would be a must. I would also take the 23 and 35 and probably the 90. It would be difficult to choose between the 90 and the 56, but the 90 would give you a telephoto if needed. If you only wanted to take three lenses, I'd bring the 16 and your two favorite focal lengths. For bodies, I'd bring both if you can. I read a post recommending you always take two bodies with when going on a major trip where photography will be a primary focus as if one body malfunctions, you want to have a backup.

[Warwick]

Personally I'd take the 16mm, which is a great wide-angle lens, if a little bulky. Then I'd want a normal lens for street shots, for which I'd pick the 23mm. Finally I'd want a portrait lens, and for me the choice would be between the 35mm and the 56mm. Both have a lot going for them. So what about the longer lenses? If I were going to Vietnam, I'd want a bit of Vietnam in every shot. Long lenses have a tendency to isolate the subject and flatten perspective, so I'd feel like I would be constantly fighting to put back the context that the lens was taking out. I'd leave them at home.

 

 

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[Hermelin]

Xpro2 + 23 f/1.4 + 56 f/1.2 

[jlmphotos]

X-Pro 2 and a back up body.  I would pack the 16 1.4 (which is one of two of my "don't leave home without it lens next to the 18-55), then the 23mm, and the 56mm.  If I owned the 50-140, which I do not (I own the fabulous 55-200) I would leave that beast at home.  

 

Have a wonderful trip!  Maybe you'll post some images here?

Edited March 7, 2017 by jlmphotos

[spinyman]

Take the new Xpro2, the 23, 35 and make the wife happy.The freedom to move about unemcumbered by all the weight and bulk of the orher gear will more than make up for the shots you think you might miss.