Struggling with lightweight 2 body 3 lens travel kit

Jonathan Mac · 08-20-2019, 01:25 AM

Two MXs.
Swap the M 28/2.8 for something better (K 28/3.5, Vivitar 28mm f/2 (either version) or M35/2 if you don't mind losing a little wide angle).
M 50mm 1.4 or 1.7, or 43mm.
Swap the M 135mm for the M 120mm (slightly shorter so leaves less of a gap, a bit faster and a decent bit sharper).

johnha · 08-20-2019, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Two MXs.
Swap the M 28/2.8 for something better (K 28/3.5, Vivitar 28mm f/2 (either version) or M35/2 if you don't mind losing a little wide angle).
M 50mm 1.4 or 1.7, or 43mm.
Swap the M 135mm for the M 120mm (slightly shorter so leaves less of a gap, a bit faster and a decent bit sharper).

Thanks Jonathan, if I go with the K28/2.8 then I'd have to go with the K50/1.4 for it's 52mm filters. To complete the set I'd need the K135/2.5 - all three together start to get a bit bulky & heavy 🙂

nickthetasmaniac · 08-20-2019, 05:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by johnha

Thanks Jonathan, if I go with the K28/2.8 then I'd have to go with the K50/1.4 for it's 52mm filters. To complete the set I'd need the K135/2.5 - all three together start to get a bit bulky & heavy 🙂

With utmost respect I think you're massively overthinking this

**goddo31** · 08-20-2019, 08:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

With utmost respect I think you're massively overthinking this

Agreed. The last long trip I went on I only took one camera and lens

We're all different though. In years past I used to overthink and overpack too.

bjolester · 08-20-2019, 09:30 PM

On a trip to the USA last year I brought only a Pentax KX filmcamera fitted with the Cosina Voigtländer Ultron 40/2. One camera one lens. In addition to this I used my iPhone 8 Plus. This was a great travel kit for me. Today I would have replaced the iPhone camera with my recently acquired Ricoh GR II as a supplement to the Pentax KX.

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-22-2019, 11:11 PM

One 35mm film body with a 35mm focal length lens is all I need most of the time.

My two-lens kit adds a short telephoto (portrait) lens, 85 to 100mm.
For travel I might add a 24mm lens, but I find it seldom gets used.

Chris

Astro-Baby · 08-22-2019, 11:35 PM

Back in the day I used to travel with 2 bodies, one equipped with a motor drive and a zoom of 28-80 or thereabouts for the fast action stuff. The zoom body would also be the banger cam for risky stuff. Usually the more expendable camera. The other body would be kitted with either a 135 or a 200 plus a wide angle in the bag plus flash, filters, cable release and mini tripod or bean bag.

I almost never carried a 50mm preferring a zoom to cover that range.

08-22-2019, 11:11 PM	#21
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,397	One 35mm film body with a 35mm focal length lens is all I need most of the time. My two-lens kit adds a short telephoto (portrait) lens, 85 to 100mm. For travel I might add a 24mm lens, but I find it seldom gets used. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 08-25-2019 at 05:19 AM.

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08-20-2019, 01:25 AM	#16
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 9,744	Two MXs. Swap the M 28/2.8 for something better (K 28/3.5, Vivitar 28mm f/2 (either version) or M35/2 if you don't mind losing a little wide angle). M 50mm 1.4 or 1.7, or 43mm. Swap the M 135mm for the M 120mm (slightly shorter so leaves less of a gap, a bit faster and a decent bit sharper).

08-20-2019, 11:26 AM	#17
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Two MXs. Swap the M 28/2.8 for something better (K 28/3.5, Vivitar 28mm f/2 (either version) or M35/2 if you don't mind losing a little wide angle). M 50mm 1.4 or 1.7, or 43mm. Swap the M 135mm for the M 120mm (slightly shorter so leaves less of a gap, a bit faster and a decent bit sharper). Thanks Jonathan, if I go with the K28/2.8 then I'd have to go with the K50/1.4 for it's 52mm filters. To complete the set I'd need the K135/2.5 - all three together start to get a bit bulky & heavy 🙂

08-20-2019, 05:53 PM - 1 Like	#18
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,328	Originally posted by johnha Thanks Jonathan, if I go with the K28/2.8 then I'd have to go with the K50/1.4 for it's 52mm filters. To complete the set I'd need the K135/2.5 - all three together start to get a bit bulky & heavy 🙂 With utmost respect I think you're massively overthinking this

08-20-2019, 08:11 PM - 1 Like	#19
goddo31 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac With utmost respect I think you're massively overthinking this Agreed. The last long trip I went on I only took one camera and lens We're all different though. In years past I used to overthink and overpack too.

08-20-2019, 09:30 PM	#20
bjolester Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 195	On a trip to the USA last year I brought only a Pentax KX filmcamera fitted with the Cosina Voigtländer Ultron 40/2. One camera one lens. In addition to this I used my iPhone 8 Plus. This was a great travel kit for me. Today I would have replaced the iPhone camera with my recently acquired Ricoh GR II as a supplement to the Pentax KX.

08-22-2019, 11:35 PM	#22
Astro-Baby Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reigate, Surrey Posts: 764	Back in the day I used to travel with 2 bodies, one equipped with a motor drive and a zoom of 28-80 or thereabouts for the fast action stuff. The zoom body would also be the banger cam for risky stuff. Usually the more expendable camera. The other body would be kitted with either a 135 or a 200 plus a wide angle in the bag plus flash, filters, cable release and mini tripod or bean bag. I almost never carried a 50mm preferring a zoom to cover that range.

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