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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
10-09-2018, 11:33 AM
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For me it depends on the aim of the trip, the other luggage I need to take and the method I want to work in. Most APS-C DSLRs (and probably most mirrorless) take up similar amounts of space in any given bag (the shape of the partitions in many bags precludes saving small amounts of space). Lenses are different, many are now huge, heavy or unbalance the camera when over your shoulder. As for method, I sometimes throw a durable body oner my shoulder with a small prime or shortish zoom instead of carrying a bag, or I'll carry a small bag with space for other bits 'n pieces (sun cream, water, binos and small primes). Sometimes I take a few more small lenses but only carry some of them with me at one time (small bag is important).
Lens wise I prefer a wide-ish zoom (28-xx) but as small as possible, a 50 and something like a small 135 prime (the M135/3.5 is compact, light and has a built-in hood) - I like small, light lenses that don't over balance the camera (the DA17-70 is a great all-in-one lens but it shouts 'tourist' if hanging it off a K-5). On film I'd use FA20-35/4, FA50/1,4 and the M135/3.5 and be done - with the K-5, the 20-35 is only just wide enough but works and I'd drop the 50.
If it's just a holiday, I'll take only my GR (for the wide stuff) and an MX-1 (for everything else). The GR is equivalent to a K-5 with a 28mm lens equivalent but much much smaller and compact (shirt pocket compact at a pinch).
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