I’m not bringing the Bronica. I like the idea, and it has given me some amazing photos, but it’s too bulky and heavy. I’m going to be on my feet most days, most of the time, and the weight difference adds up.
My mention of the FA-100/3.5 macro was only because it is a compact 100mm prime. I don’t actually expect to do any macro shooting, I just wanted a short tele that wasn’t bulky. It can be a very slow focusing lens (like a lot of macro lenses) and is probably the first lens I’d drop off the list if paring down.
Originally posted by stevebrot Your Tamron 28-200 might serve as an omnibus solution, but is too bulky to be fun.
Actually the Tamron is pretty compact. A little smaller than the FA-24-90. I know Tamron made three or four versions of that lens, and the early ones were bulky, but the one I have (the last one) is a very usable size.
I had this discussion on film a few months back—I have some Ektar, Portra 400, and Fuji Pro 400H. I also have a few rolls of Fuji Superia 800 and 1600 for evening shooting. Pushing the portrait may work as well, though I’ve never tried it.
Maybe, both zooms, plus the 35 and 50. Then decide on which zoom to take when I’m there. I’d love to just put the 50 or 35 and leave it all day, but given that I may never get back here, I don’t want to lose shots due to lack of focal length.