Leaving for Europe a week from today... Any last minute suggestions?

UserAccessDenied · 09-26-2018, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I've avoided the 35, partially because I've got too many lenses nearly that focal length. 31, 35 f2, 40... But also as a macro missed focus can be painfully slow when used as a normal lens.

True.
It's my only lens around that focal length... But I particular love the long focus throw for manual focusing.
And I found in good light it's pretty snappy at focusing; though if you miss you will hear it buzz and wurrr around until it finds your subject.

**UncleVanya** · 09-26-2018, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

True.
It's my only lens around that focal length... But I particular love the long focus throw for manual focusing.
And I found in good light it's pretty snappy at focusing; though if you miss you will hear it buzz and wurrr around until it finds your subject.

That's great to hear, thanks.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-27-2018, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

Am I bringing too much gear?

IMHO you took way too much lens wise... me I always travel light, just primes, usually nowadays "Good Lady” (Pentax-A 20mm F2.8), "Special Lady” (Pentax-A 50mm F1.2), “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) and “Gorgeous Lady” (Pentax-A* 200mm F2.8 ED) which I find more than enough to lug aboot.

I hope you really enjoyed the Italian leg of your trip, good food/wine, chilling and watching the world go by.

For me Rome and Florence are two of my top World locations, only to be pipped by Venice.

Maishy · 04-28-2019, 09:56 PM

I'd just take the 16-85 and possibly the 35mm if you need a fast lens after dark. On my recent trip to Japan I virtually only used my 18-55 WR on my K3 used my sigma 18-200 once . The larger lens added weight to what I carried. Im off to europe in July and seriously only considering my 18-55 WR and my "nifty 50"

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09-26-2018, 03:14 PM	#46
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya I've avoided the 35, partially because I've got too many lenses nearly that focal length. 31, 35 f2, 40... But also as a macro missed focus can be painfully slow when used as a normal lens. True. It's my only lens around that focal length... But I particular love the long focus throw for manual focusing. And I found in good light it's pretty snappy at focusing; though if you miss you will hear it buzz and wurrr around until it finds your subject.

09-26-2018, 09:19 PM	#47
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied True. It's my only lens around that focal length... But I particular love the long focus throw for manual focusing. And I found in good light it's pretty snappy at focusing; though if you miss you will hear it buzz and wurrr around until it finds your subject. That's great to hear, thanks.

09-27-2018, 08:01 AM	#48
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied Am I bringing too much gear? IMHO you took way too much lens wise... me I always travel light, just primes, usually nowadays "Good Lady” (Pentax-A 20mm F2.8), "Special Lady” (Pentax-A 50mm F1.2), “Sweetheart” (Pentax-A* 85mm F1.4) and “Gorgeous Lady” (Pentax-A* 200mm F2.8 ED) which I find more than enough to lug aboot. I hope you really enjoyed the Italian leg of your trip, good food/wine, chilling and watching the world go by. For me Rome and Florence are two of my top World locations, only to be pipped by Venice.

04-28-2019, 09:56 PM	#49
Maishy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canberra Posts: 45	I'd just take the 16-85 and possibly the 35mm if you need a fast lens after dark. On my recent trip to Japan I virtually only used my 18-55 WR on my K3 used my sigma 18-200 once . The larger lens added weight to what I carried. Im off to europe in July and seriously only considering my 18-55 WR and my "nifty 50"