Originally posted by aaacb Are you planning to buy a new lens or using what you already have? Would help to know what you have availabe to choose from.
My smallest kit is using 2, 3 or rarely all 4 lenses from the DA limited 15, 21, 40 and 70. When I expect wet weather and can't change lenses much I use the 16-85. But the zoom+camera is much bulkier than any limited kit version, because it makes a single large object that can't be re-arranged depending on the bag.
I have a K-S2 (about to be sent out for Aperture Block Failure :/). I'm not opposed to buying the "right" lens for the trip, as I don't have anything now that I think would be particularly great. I really want some versatility with sharpness, and most photos will be landscape/architecture, so I'd like to take something on the wider end. I don't have anything too fancy, and would like to stay under $400 on a new lens. Current list:
Sigma 18-135 (a great walkaround lens, but definitely lacks sharpness at the ends of its range)
Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 70-300mm (again, leaves a lot to desire in terms of sharpness, and it's heavy as can be)
Pentax 100mm f/4 Macro (probably going to sell, as I've used it about 3 times since I got it, and not suited to this trip anyway)
I'm also planning on bringing my handy Pentax Q with the standard Zoom and fisheye lenses for my husband to use.
I'm wondering if something like the Sigma 10-20 might be a good choice, paired with my 50 mm? But as I said, I'm very open to options.
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Originally posted by alamo5000 I did several around the world trips with just one lens.
With a crop sensor camera it would be the 16-85. With a full frame it would be the 24-70.
I've done it more than one time so I am not just speaking out of theory.
Thank you! Is this the WR version, or standard? Is there much difference in IQ that you know of?