I made do with a Rollei rangefinder with a 40mm for much of 15 years. The
one SLR I owned during a short few years during that time had two zooms
covering about everything from standard/macro out to about 300mm, and a
borrowed camera kit a standard 50mm plus a 70-210 (or there abouts)zoom.
Except for the latter which I used shooting during some motorcycle roadraces
one year, I rarely used the zooms in the longer focal settings.
Travelling extensively while in europe over many years I found the 40mm
rangefinder very good for much shooting (and how I regret selling that
little Rollei 35!).
I would agree with Mr Crosby on this; I have a 35/f2 and 50/1.8 - and the
next will be an 85. In the meantime I have a 70-210, and a 2x teleconverter
to play with. So my walking kit right now would likely be the 35 - and/or
the 50 - plus the 70-210 - and a close-up lens kit, filters etc. I would
also have a good lightweight tabletop tripod along. These are very useful at
times for lowlight shots. I had bought the teleconverter with just this
walking kit in mind, but have just about consigned it already to trade item
status. When on wheels of course more stuff in a bigger case(s) - as needed.
(One of these days I am going to get another Rollei 35 too! It is so small,
handy - and that 40mm Tessar lens so sharp - it is an ideal "pocket kit" or
spare camera.)
Cheers,
Lee
----Original Message Follows----
From: Winsor Crosby <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [OM] light travel kit usage
Along with this topic it might be useful to note which lenses are
used the most in our light kits. It might establish a priority for
someone starting out.
Even though it is there I hardly ever use the teleconverter. Most of
my frames are exposed now through the 35-80/2.8. I use the 24/2.8
quite a bit. I use a longer lens or macro/close up lens only
occasionally, but I really need it when I do. If I have a larger kit
on a car trip it is different. More carrying capacity and time for
playing.
So covering that middle range, for me, would take care of most of my
shooting needs with a wider angle thrown in. First priority: 35-70 or
80; or 35, 50, 85 in single focal lengths. The 50 could be a 50/3.5
macro. The 35 could be the f2 which give steady hand held shooting at
1/30 second inside tight interiors. 2nd priority: 24. 3rd priority:
You will know at this point what you want or need.
Interestingly the lens line up for the old Leica M3 was 35, 50, 90,
135. Of course it was limited by rangefinder frames and focusing, but
those were designed around the most used focal lengths.
--
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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