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Mark Twain ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 05 May 2013 Country: Austria Status: Offline Posts: 546 |
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Hi,
I'm struggling to decide upon which gear to bring to Barcelona. Available is a vast amount of lenses but I want to keep my bag lightweight and versatile at the same time. Don't know if I am brave enough to bring only one lens... Available (among others) is: - Sony A7 - FE1635/4Z - FE 35/1.4 Zeiss - FE 90/2.8 Macro - FE 70200/4 - Mitakon 50/0.95 - Minolta MD 24/2.8 - Minolta MD 50/1.4 Love the following setup but too heavy imho: - Sony A900 - Laowa 15/4 1:1 Macro - SAL2470 - SAL135F18Z Currently I am leaning towards 35/1.4 Zeiss with Minolta MD 24/2.8 and Minolta MD 50/1.4. But sometimes a tele lens comes in handy, too... The 1635/4 is also unbeatable in terms of versatility. Any opinions on that matter? |
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Jozioau ![]() Alpha Eyes group ![]() Joined: 13 May 2007 Country: Australia Location: Melbourne Status: Offline Posts: 8157 |
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Barcelona is most photogenic in all sorts of ways, but is rightly famous for its architecture, so I would certainly include the FE1635/4 for that purpose.
For street photography and general walkabout, a 50mm is good, and for more reach, the FE70200/4. I would have thought those 3 plus camera would be manageable. Edited by Jozioau - 06 May 2022 at 13:23 |
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addy landzaat ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 22 April 2006 Country: Netherlands Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Posts: 12955 |
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For city trip like trips, I bring a wide and short tele. That means something like a 16-35 and 85mm. Looking at the lenses you mention that would mean the A7 with 16-35/4Z and the 90/2.8 Macro. I do not feel the need for a mid-range zoom or even a normal prime - but you could always add one.
If you feel you need more tele flexibility, the 70-200/4 is another option. With your option with the 35/1.4 Zeiss and Minolta MD 24/2.8 and Minolta MD 50/1.4 I would bring the 90/2.8 Macro as well - I might drop the 50mm as I would probably not use it. Edited by addy landzaat - 06 May 2022 at 14:53 |
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Paul07 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 09 March 2006 Country: Belgium Status: Offline Posts: 2159 |
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I would go with the A7 + 35/1.4 and enjoy the city.
If you really want to add something else, take the 70-200. Quite a bit of the beautiful architecture is on wider lanes and has lovely details you might want to zoom in on. In the cathedral, you will find a magnificent colorful light show (especially when the sun is out). The 35/1.4 should be wide enough to capture the atmosphere. Personally I never felt a need for ultrawide in this city. |
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Mark Twain ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 05 May 2013 Country: Austria Status: Offline Posts: 546 |
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Having choices is a pain
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Mark Twain ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 05 May 2013 Country: Austria Status: Offline Posts: 546 |
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Furtunately I have so many expenditures at the moment that this is not a valid option ![]() I decided to bring the A7 + FE1635/4 + FE35/1.4 + 70200/4 + MC24/2.8 + MC50/1.4 and leave some in the hotel room. My stay is from Sat to Wed so enough time to use every lens ![]() I remember that the MC24/2.8 and 50/1.4 are great companions during the night - small, lightweight and great character. I used them very often during my stay in St. Petersburg years ago: ![]() ![]() ![]() It still makes me wonder that the rain pipes simply end on the boardwalks ![]() ![]() And here the reason why to bring a telephoto: ![]() |
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