Japan Trip - What to Pack?

2StepSteve said:
I'm heading to Japan later this year and I know we have a few people here that have visited. So, I'm looking for some advice on what to pack.

I will be bringing my Canon R5 and am currently using 100% adapted EF lenses. EF 4 LIFE! Y'ALL! ;)..... yeah... We won't talk about how they are worth peanuts now :D

This is what currently has the potential to be packed:

Sigma 35mm 1.4
Canon EF 70-300L
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

I'm thinking to try and not to go overboard with packing.... :cry:

I think I have sold myself on upgrading my EF 24-105 to the RF 24-105 before I leave for the trip. As it's pretty much a staple for walkaround due to its versatility. Also, my EF version is an older MK1 and upgrading will see multiple benefits to IQ and performance.

Instead of upgrading my EF 24-105 to the RF model, I've also thought about renting a lens specifically for this trip, such as the RF 24-70 2.8. However, weight reminds me that this is probably not a good idea. So, I do keep coming back to upgrading to the RF 24-105 as it's more versitile and cheaper (I'll own it!).

As to what else to put in the bag... I'm conflicted. I want a fast lenses for low light settings. Am toying with bringing my Sigma EF 35mm 1.4, but it is weighty and that is putting me off bringing it. Beinging with Canon during these days is a love hate relaltionship until they open up 3rd party AF lens support. I am thinking instead to leave it at home and purchase a RF 28 2.8. It's not mega bucks, is tiny as it's a pancake, is sharp enough and reviews very well, whilst not 35mm, it can do the job. I think that it being a pancake will just open up a lot of weight and handling freedom where I can leave other lenses back at the hotel and go out with a relatively lightweight R5 setup, I think the lens weighs like 120g.

Then maybe bring the 135mm 2.0, as it's very nice for street portraits and the 70-300 for the times where some reach, especially for any wildlife (hoping for some birds on blossom).

That would put me at 4 lenses. I wouldn't have an ultra wide with me.

Thoughts?
Click to expand...
Just bring the 35 and 85
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom