Originally posted by pinholecam DA15ltd and a DA35/2.4, learn how to pano stitch and its a big bonus if you can make/buy yourself a small base plate that offsets to the optical center of the DA15ltd so that pano stitching becomes easy for shots that have foreground.
You can of course just use the DA15ltd and not use anything else
Beautiful work! I learned to stitch panos, long ago in college, but I'm a lazy photographer and it's been a long time. Back then, I used a base plate. I'm sure there is software that makes it a snap now. Maybe I need to start playing now before we go!
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Originally posted by UncleVanya What I like most about that lens if you can fit it in - is how well it fits with the lenses you already own.
Does your backpack have a camera insert or a way to isolate the camera and protect it?
I agree! I have a LowePro backpack, but it's pretty bulky and not really useful for carrying all the other things I'd like to have along. I'm a pretty mean seamstress and may use some foam to create an insert. I've done that in the past and liked the outcome.
But I would also love some suggestions, if you happen to have any! Oops! I see now you dropped some further down. I like those inserts!
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Originally posted by timb64 I did a three month trip around SE Asia with only a 16-85 for my K5ii and never felt the need for anything longer or wider.(I took a Sony RX100 as backup,but only used it very occasionally)
Highlights here if you're interested
My favourites from Asia Trip | Flickr Beautiful work, Tim! It makes me even more excited to experience new sights and cultures! (This is my first time out of the country!) I can't wait!
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Originally posted by Cambo I've done several trips to Europe with the 16-85, and yes I've got some god shots, but NONE as good as my last trip with the limiteds. The 21 is SO versatile, focussing down to less than 6", and the IQ is way beyond what the zoom can tough. Also, the 16-85 is SO big and heavy AND intimidating, it can't compete with the 21. You'll look like an old guy with a film camera - no one will bug you.
See my threads here:
Pentax DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited samples - Page 17 - PentaxForums.com The lens that suprised you the most. - Page 7 - PentaxForums.com
Just one? The 21. I shot for almost three weeks solid with that lens and RARELY took it off. Take the 21 and a 70 and you're really set. If you have room for the 40 and the 15, perfect! You're totally covered. If you really shoot a lot of long shots (I don't) maybe get the 50-300 PLM folding zoom.
Cheers,
Cameron
Such gorgeous colors rendered from that trip! All my lenses but my 100mm give me such a terrible time with reds and bright pinks.
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Well, I happened to be browsing eBay and made an offer on a Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 that was, shockingly, accepted. I got a steal! So I will play around with it and see how I feel about it before deciding to keep it, and whether an UW is the right direction for this trip. And at the price I paid, I may still be able to swing something else, if needed.