Hey All - my brother is getting married in Turku, Finland this winter (late december). I'll be going and intend to bring my camera along. I don't think I'll be taking pictures during the wedding, but snapshots before and after the ceremony. I'll also have some opportunity for sightseeing in Turku for a day or two and in Helsinki. I want to travel light, but not end up feeling like I left something important behind. Obviously, I won't be carrying a bigma or something really large.
I have a warm jacket and I hope to just stick extra lenses and such in the pockets.
If I end up needing a camera bag, I will probably bring my domke f6 but I am also considering a clik elite traveler shoulder bag... (I'd rather take the domke though than invest in another camera bag).
I have a k5 w/grip, FA 43mm, DA 21mm, tamron 90mm macro, DA 18-135, & DA 55-300. I also have a q with the standard prime.
While I'm seriously contemplating only bringing the q, I figure I will likely end up missing my k5. My questions are: Does anyone know how dark it is likely to be, and what sort of max aperture do I need? How can I compensate for the overall low light conditions while still staying lightweight and compact?
I like my limiteds and I was thinking about adding a lens or two to my collection for the trip. Any particular lenses make sense for this anticpated low light?
I was thinking about picking up a DA 40mm and a DA 70mm making a set with my 21mm. However, then my max aperture is f2.4 and I wonder if that is enough for low light travel photography?
I have no objection to traveling with a single zoom and I am happy with my 18-135mm. However, f3.5 is not that fast and even with the high iso and dynamic range abilites of the k5 I think I need faster. Any suggestions here? A DA*16-50? Again, max ap is f2.8
I'm really closely looking at the new 50mm f1.8 and the DA*55mm f1.4 - But there is also the sigma 30mm f1.4...
Anyways, I'm flexible and willing to buy something new for the trip. Any suggestions and thoughts? Ideas are particularly appreciated from Finnish locals (or anyone who lives at a similar latitude)!