Backpacking lens kit (Southern Asia)

maxxxx · 11-11-2014, 12:54 PM

Somehow I think for India something wider than 18 would be great. Maybe the Sigma 10-20?

Klaquax · 11-11-2014, 02:51 PM

I went to India a year ago,
had a K5, 18-135, DA40, FA77 with me.

I took 90% of the photos with the 18-135 and it did really well.

I would recommend to take only a flexible Zoom (WR if possible, but for rainy days a plastic bag and tape is not the worst option) and your favourite prime for available light and somewhat special pictures --> you will be happy about every kilo you don´t need to carry around.

Had no problems with thieves or anything,
but make sure to find a secure and secret place for your SD-cards (had around 200GB of them

).

Mr Bassie · 11-11-2014, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by marc121

Thank you everyone! I think I've made my decision on the 18-135mm WR and 55-300MM WR. I still want the extra reach the 55-300mm offers as I will probably go on a tiger safari and will probably be returning in Africa next Year. I will bring along a fast prime but I haven't set my mind on which one yet (maybe two they are usually very light)

AquaDome: I do not use the full reach of the Bigma as often as I thought I would. My camera is effectively a K-50, well guessed!
Audiobomber: Thank you for the clarification, I was sure that lens was weather resistant. Could you image I had bought one without knowing that!

I post picture of that trip when I get back for you guys

Thank you again!

That is a good choice. I probably would have just taken the 18-55 yøu already have and save more money for the trip.

Have fun! I'm sure it will be an awesome adventure!

kchamber4 · 11-11-2014, 05:16 PM

For Dubai, you definitely will want a WR lens for the fine sand. See my Flicker pictures of my trip to Qatar and South America. Most of my shots were done using te 18-135 WR lens. That dust in Qatar is extremely fine and the wind blows 30+ mph out on the dunes. Also notice that even the Bedouin tents now have A/C. Most have a diesel generator out back.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/128832424@N02/

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11-11-2014, 12:54 PM	#16
maxxxx Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 385	Somehow I think for India something wider than 18 would be great. Maybe the Sigma 10-20?

11-11-2014, 02:51 PM	#17
Klaquax New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 8	I went to India a year ago, had a K5, 18-135, DA40, FA77 with me. I took 90% of the photos with the 18-135 and it did really well. I would recommend to take only a flexible Zoom (WR if possible, but for rainy days a plastic bag and tape is not the worst option) and your favourite prime for available light and somewhat special pictures --> you will be happy about every kilo you don´t need to carry around. Had no problems with thieves or anything, but make sure to find a secure and secret place for your SD-cards (had around 200GB of them ).

11-11-2014, 04:15 PM	#18
Mr Bassie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,258	Originally posted by marc121 Thank you everyone! I think I've made my decision on the 18-135mm WR and 55-300MM WR. I still want the extra reach the 55-300mm offers as I will probably go on a tiger safari and will probably be returning in Africa next Year. I will bring along a fast prime but I haven't set my mind on which one yet (maybe two they are usually very light) AquaDome: I do not use the full reach of the Bigma as often as I thought I would. My camera is effectively a K-50, well guessed! Audiobomber: Thank you for the clarification, I was sure that lens was weather resistant. Could you image I had bought one without knowing that! I post picture of that trip when I get back for you guys Thank you again! That is a good choice. I probably would have just taken the 18-55 yøu already have and save more money for the trip. Have fun! I'm sure it will be an awesome adventure!

11-11-2014, 05:16 PM	#19
kchamber4 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Conroe, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 154	For Dubai, you definitely will want a WR lens for the fine sand. See my Flicker pictures of my trip to Qatar and South America. Most of my shots were done using te 18-135 WR lens. That dust in Qatar is extremely fine and the wind blows 30+ mph out on the dunes. Also notice that even the Bedouin tents now have A/C. Most have a diesel generator out back. https://www.flickr.com/photos/128832424@N02/

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