viboons Posted September 2, 2016 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am having a daddy & daughter trip to Santorini and Mykonos this October. I will bring my M9 and like to get suggestion about the 3 lenses to bring for this trip. The photos to be taken will be traveling photo, landscape, my daughter and also people there. I have 21mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 90mm, some with modern rendering high contrast and also some with classic rendering low and medium contrast. Hope that you can share your experiences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ola.fiske Posted September 2, 2016 Share #2 Posted September 2, 2016 Bring only one. The 35 or 50 and enjoy your trip and life [emoji1] 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim0266 Posted September 2, 2016 Share #3 Posted September 2, 2016 One lens: 35 Two Lenses: 25 and 50 Three lenses: 25, 50, 90 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted September 2, 2016 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2016 Three lenses if you want to experience the trip thru the peephole of a viewfinder and always be changing lenses. Two lenses if you want to be fully prepared to capture beauty with different perspectives. Take the 35 only and have a great time and bring back wonderful pictures and memories. I spent several months in Greece covering two seasons, and honestly never felt the need for anything more than a 35. Last trip I took a 50, but rarely used it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted September 2, 2016 Share #5 Posted September 2, 2016 One lens: 35 Two Lenses: 25 and 50 Three lenses: 25, 50, 90 Now that's illogical 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornbarn Posted September 2, 2016 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2016 I had a super week on Santorini a couple of years ago - took my M8 with 50mm and 28mm lenses and used the 28mm around 90% of the time. Tony 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted September 2, 2016 Share #7 Posted September 2, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) ..... will bring my M9 and like to get suggestion about the 3 lenses to bring for this trip. 21, 35, 90 and your feet. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted September 2, 2016 Share #8 Posted September 2, 2016 I would bring 21mm, 35mm, and 50mm. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
horosu Posted September 2, 2016 Share #9 Posted September 2, 2016 The 35, ideally with low contrast, is what you need. The colors in Santorini and Mykonos are mostly white and blue. Sun may be strong, so you really need a low contrast lens, especially with a digital sensor Anything other is superfluous. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnew Posted September 2, 2016 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) As you are lucky to have a 21mm, this would be excellent for the wide caldera view and the narrow streets. The 50 and 90 for people shots or the isolated boats from the heights in the landscape. Enjoy the blue and white. Take all three with you but carry only one a day. Edited September 2, 2016 by newnew 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted September 2, 2016 Share #11 Posted September 2, 2016 The same lens(es) you use for landscape, people and general photos elsewhere. With all those lenses, presumably you have lots of experience.....use it, not ours. Jeff 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpitt Posted September 2, 2016 Share #12 Posted September 2, 2016 As you are lucky to have a 21mm, this would be excellent for the wide caldera view and the narrow streets. The 50 and 90 for people shots or the isolated boats from the heights in the landscape. Enjoy the blue and white. Take all three with you but carry only one a day. Excellent advice bring 3 lenses and use one a day. Maybe 21, 40 and 90. The 40mm Summicron will be an excellent low contrast all round performer there. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted September 2, 2016 Share #13 Posted September 2, 2016 I would bring 21mm, 35mm, and 50mm. 1+, with the caveat of a fast 35. Santorimi & a 21mm are well suited. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted September 2, 2016 Share #14 Posted September 2, 2016 1+, with the caveat of a fast 35. Santorimi & a 21mm are well suited. 21 + 35 and you'll be fine ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted September 2, 2016 Share #15 Posted September 2, 2016 21 + 35 and you'll be fine ! 1++ 21 SEM and 35 Summiluc or ZM 1,4/35. You won't go wanting. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 2, 2016 Share #16 Posted September 2, 2016 35 & 90. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Posted September 3, 2016 Share #17 Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) I'm going there next year, as well as a few more places. I have the Elmarit 28, 35 Lux and 50 APO Cron. I plan on taking the 35 and 50 and leaving the 28 at home. One lens on a SL and one on a M240. Also a 3 stop ND for each lens. Edited September 3, 2016 by DTM 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted September 3, 2016 Share #18 Posted September 3, 2016 Place like Santorini really merits a 21. And not convinced a 90 is all that useful in the tight quarters of Thera or the ruins at Akrotiri. Can't comment on Mikonos as I've never been there. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted September 3, 2016 Share #19 Posted September 3, 2016 Bring only one. The 35 or 50 and enjoy your trip and life [emoji1] Best advice of the lot. This is about the experience with your daughter, not your time with your camera. The 35 will fulfill all your stated needs, travel, landscapes, people and your daughter. Enjoy you trip!! J 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EoinC Posted September 3, 2016 Share #20 Posted September 3, 2016 I'm a big fan of 1-lens trips. For me, I would take the 35mm only, but that's just me. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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