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Post your L-Mount "3 lens kit"

I've been getting by with just 2 of late. Really really taken a shine to my Lumix 35 mm f1.8, and I've usually got my Lumix 14-28 mm with me.

Went to China for a couple of months last year, and from memory I took my Lumix 18 mm f1.8, and Sigma 28-70mm f2.8. Pretty sure that's all I took.
 
Markuswelder said:
I've been getting by with just 2 of late. Really really taken a shine to my Lumix 35 mm f1.8, and I've usually got my Lumix 14-28 mm with me.

Went to China for a couple of months last year, and from memory I took my Lumix 18 mm f1.8, and Sigma 28-70mm f2.8. Pretty sure that's all I took.
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Yes I love my 35mm 1.8 too. I'd only trade mine in for the 24-60 , but it would be a tough trade.
 
Markuswelder said:
I've been getting by with just 2 of late. Really really taken a shine to my Lumix 35 mm f1.8, and I've usually got my Lumix 14-28 mm with me.

Went to China for a couple of months last year, and from memory I took my Lumix 18 mm f1.8, and Sigma 28-70mm f2.8. Pretty sure that's all I took.
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Actually, I told a lie. I took my much loved 26 mm f8 pancake as well. But that doesn't count as a lens. Apparently :)

It weighs nothing, takes up no room, so I kind of forget I have it with me at times
 
So far:
Sigma 24mm 3.5 DG DN
Sigma 45mm 2.8 DG DN
Panasonic 85mm 1.8

Sometimes I swap in the Meike 55mm 1.8 Pro in lieu of the Sigma 45 when I need more light or shallower depth of field.

I would consider the rumored 60-180 f2.8 Samyang zoom for distance while traveling, but my need for such a lens seems to diminish.

Lenses thinking of adding:
A 35 F1.8-f2 lens autofocus for street photography (somewhat redundant with the 45 2.8 I already own, depends on the scale of the street)
A manual focus Leica prime via adapter for character and color.
A wide angle (the 14-28mm Samyang/Schneider would be something of interest) for traveling, landscapes (if I get serious with them) and architecture

Second jobs to be considered:
Part time professor/teacher at local college
Influencer (I don't even know what the hell this is besides someone who doesn't want a job)
 
I am new to the system (have an extensive MFT collection) and have put together a kit for an upcoming trip to the Adriatic.
S9 + P 28-200 + P 18-40 + TTA 40 f2

All of this fits into a Camslinger Streetomatic bag that I can wear around my waist, keeping both hands free. The 2 zooms give me a very good range. It is generally very sunny in the Adriatic so I don't think the slower speeds will be an issue. The 40 f2 is my "fast" lens for low light (indoor/night) photos. Picking lenI am interested to see how this stacks up against my MFT travel kit.
 
snaimpally said:
I am new to the system (have an extensive MFT collection) and have put together a kit for an upcoming trip to the Adriatic.
S9 + P 28-200 + P 18-40 + TTA 40 f2

All of this fits into a Camslinger Streetomatic bag that I can wear around my waist, keeping both hands free. The 2 zooms give me a very good range. It is generally very sunny in the Adriatic so I don't think the slower speeds will be an issue. The 40 f2 is my "fast" lens for low light (indoor/night) photos. Picking lenI am interested to see how this stacks up against my MFT travel kit.
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Yeah, I'd say if you can't capture it on that combo - it wasn't meant to be captured
 
Nomad Nate said:
Yeah, I'd say if you can't capture it on that combo - it wasn't meant to be captured
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Thanks! It is pretty similar to my MFT travel kit, though that had 4 lenses: 9-18 (18-36 equiv), 12-32 (24-64 equiv), 45-175 (90-350 equiv) and 20mm f1.7 (40mm equiv - fast lens).
I am not going to have quite the same reach, but with Hybrid zoom, it will be close. Compared to the GM1, the S9 has a bigger sensor and 5-axis IBIS so both of those should help.
 
If I had to trim to just three lenses, it would be the 50 f/1.4, 16-35 f/4, and the 100-500 lumix S.
I’m feeling guilty about my 70-200, but I really love the image and range I get with the 100-500.
 
snaimpally said:
Interesting that no one seems to be doing 70-200 f2.8 with 2x teleconverter.
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Would that constitute 2 of the 3 lenses?
I would assume the image quality is a little better even if the ultra zoom is a more modern lens, and you land on a minimum aperture of 5.6 at 400mm (with a weight that is likely 5-600 grams heavier than, and a cost 1,000$) more than the 100-500 zoom, is it worth going after?
With an aperture range of 5-7.1, I find the 100-500 an excellent lens for many different shooting situations. Obviously it needs good light, but it renders beautifully and at 1,285 grams it’s not much heavier than my 70-200 f/4.
I love the pro series focus ring and the internal zoom is nice. It’s also much smoother to zoom (WAYYYYY SMOOTHER!!!) and is of course adorned with the Leica name (for what it’s worth)

Any thoughts?
 
Sigma 16-28mm f2.8
Sigma 28-105mm f2.8
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8, or, 100-400mm f5-6.3

Third lens just depends on the intended subject or day.
 
Right now I'm on holiday and have brought:

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 for general use
Lumix 50mm f/1.8 for low light, shallow DoF and a lighter setup
7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 to cover ultra-wide while taking up very little space
 
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