The perfect travel kit, does it exist?

[Brian500au]

Well I am writing this post from the airport in KL after spending a week in Australia for Xmas and another week visiting the family in Cambodia. I have finally settled on my travel kit I will use over the next 12 months whilst living and travelling in Europe (and the US).

My kit comprises of

Canon 6D (love this body)
Canon 16-35
Canon 24-70 (but may swap this for the recently purchased sigma 50mm)
Canon 70-300L (new addition to the stable)
Canon EX220 flash
Lowepro slingshot 220AW

A couple of notes to the above:

Although I am in love with my 24-70, I may leave it behind in favour of the recently purchased 50mm only due to the weight factor.

After seriously considering the 70-200 F4 lens, I was starting to question why I wanted two lenses with the same focal length. I read reviews and managed to get a good price on a Canon 70-300L. This lens is outstanding across the whole focal range, and although around 300g heavier than the 70-200 F4, the overall dimensions and extra 100mm reach sealed the deal for me.

The above kit easily fits into the Lowepro 220AW (with the 70-300L attached) and is no problems making the weight regulations for carry on for air travel.

Time will tell, but I think I have found the "perfect travel kit"

Kel

[William W]

Well I am writing this post from the airport in KL after spending a week in Australia for Xmas and another week visiting the family in Cambodia. I have finally settled on my travel kit I will use over the next 12 months whilst living and travelling in Europe (and the US). . .

Ta.
Noted all the details.
I believe that I understand the reasons.
Many thanks.
Special thanks for the comments about the 50 prime - I ponder that regularly, and I have chosen a fast 35 . . . but a 50 is nice.


WW