Travel kit for family trips
p.4 #1Travel kit for family trips
For family (and business) travels, I'm finding the 6700, Sigma 10-18/2.8, Zony 24/1.8, and Tamron 35-100/2.8 to be just about perfect. Decently small and light, only needs a little bag, perfectly capable of keeping up with the little ones in the family, which, photographically, is my goal, and I don't sweat it if I'm forced to check it or stow it in a locker for some event.
Sep 11, 2026 at 01:28 AM
p.4 #2Travel kit for family trips
Yeah, can see how you ended up with the 20-70 / 70-200 combo, really good options
I sold the 35-150 and it 'feels' like the 70-200f4ii and 50mm take up about the same amount of space and weigh about the same in my travel bag
Had the ZF / 14-30 / 24-120 /100-400 when I used Nikon and often thought that was the ultimate travel combo but really starting to appreciate the additional options on E mount
Jazzgear296 wrote:
A7CR / 16-35pz / 50/f1.2 / 70-200f4ii
Previously ran a 2 lens kit with the 35-150 / 16-35pz but missed a low light and macro optionThat was going to be my travel,kit almost exactly, but wanted the 200mm reach plus Teleconverter option, Macro, and the weight savings
I sold the 35-150 and it 'feels' like the 70-200f4ii and 50mm take up about the same amount of space and weigh about the same in my travel bag
Had the ZF / 14-30 / 24-120 /100-400 when I used Nikon and often thought that was the ultimate travel combo but really starting to appreciate the additional options on E mount
Jazzgear296 wrote:
Andyuk109 wrote
After a little swapping and changing settled onA7CR / 16-35pz / 50/f1.2 / 70-200f4ii
Previously ran a 2 lens kit with the 35-150 / 16-35pz but missed a low light and macro option
Sep 11, 2026 at 04:53 AM
p.4 #3Travel kit for family trips
A7cR
20-70 f4 stays on a lot
85 Batis or 85 Air
14 Air stays in the bag (probably gets used for some interiors when the 20 won't quite do).
20-70 f4 stays on a lot
85 Batis or 85 Air
14 Air stays in the bag (probably gets used for some interiors when the 20 won't quite do).
Sep 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
p.4 #4Travel kit for family trips
For me it depends on the trip. For Costa Rica for example I took a 100-400, which is not typical. For Peru, I only took a cellphone (which I regret a little), also not typical. For the Great Barrier Reef I took an underwater housing and a fish eye. In general though, I would look to take a wide angle zoom, a fast-ish prime and a tele zoom.
Right now that would look like a A7CR + 16-35 PZ, Viltrox 26/2.8, Tamron 50-300. But really depends on the trip and it's always a battle between want and weight.
Right now that would look like a A7CR + 16-35 PZ, Viltrox 26/2.8, Tamron 50-300. But really depends on the trip and it's always a battle between want and weight.
Sep 14, 2026 at 02:25 PM
p.4 #5Travel kit for family trips
If I were traveling now I think it'd be my A7V + 24-105 lens. I might toss in the 24G just because it's so light weight and doesn't take up any room but makes for a really fun carry.
That covers about all I'd need. Might not be as light as I'd like, but it is what it is. Since the A6000 doesn't have image stabilization it gets a pass. The A7Riii doesn't get me much more than the A7V offers.
That covers about all I'd need. Might not be as light as I'd like, but it is what it is. Since the A6000 doesn't have image stabilization it gets a pass. The A7Riii doesn't get me much more than the A7V offers.
Sep 14, 2026 at 03:01 PM
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p.4 #6Travel kit for family trips
For me it’s the A7R6, Sony 20-70/4, Tamron 12-20/2.8, Viltrox 26/2.8 pancake, Sony 55/1.8 and depending on location, the Sony 70-200/4 ii. But I won’t necessarily carry all that at the same time and my bag gets adjusted depending on location, so if I bring all of it, a couple are usually staying in the hotel room on any given day.
The Tammy 12-20 is a bit bigger and heavier than the 16-25, and the latter's zoom overlap could be useful at times, so that Sony lens may be in my future; but then having the added 12-15 range covered is sure nice too. The 20-70 while not quite as good as the 24-70/2.8 GMII optically, is still very good and especially so at normal travel apertures —and of course is smaller and lighter— plus having the broader 20-70 range in a single lens is a pretty big benefit for my style of travel imaging. If I really wanted to save weight, I could get a Viltrox 14/4 or even a Sony 16/1.8 and leave the Tammy wide zoom at home. The 70-200/4 ii is just so darn good optically, remains relatively small and light enough plus includes ½ life size macro, it’s a hard one not to consider. The primes are my usual partners during evening strolls and both are small enough to not matter much in the bag.
As re the A7R6… Arguably given size and weight, the A7CR/Cii might be more ideal travel cameras, but for me I'd need to add a grip base which in turn would eat up around half of the 6 ounce or so weight penalty of the larger body. Then I feel I get a lot for the extra net weight that makes the A7R6 pretty attractive to take. So for now it’s my main choice and is still relatively compact and lightweight compared to other full-featured camera models, but I wouldn't argue against or even rule out an A7CR or even an A7Cii as a good travel choice.
The Tammy 12-20 is a bit bigger and heavier than the 16-25, and the latter's zoom overlap could be useful at times, so that Sony lens may be in my future; but then having the added 12-15 range covered is sure nice too. The 20-70 while not quite as good as the 24-70/2.8 GMII optically, is still very good and especially so at normal travel apertures —and of course is smaller and lighter— plus having the broader 20-70 range in a single lens is a pretty big benefit for my style of travel imaging. If I really wanted to save weight, I could get a Viltrox 14/4 or even a Sony 16/1.8 and leave the Tammy wide zoom at home. The 70-200/4 ii is just so darn good optically, remains relatively small and light enough plus includes ½ life size macro, it’s a hard one not to consider. The primes are my usual partners during evening strolls and both are small enough to not matter much in the bag.
As re the A7R6… Arguably given size and weight, the A7CR/Cii might be more ideal travel cameras, but for me I'd need to add a grip base which in turn would eat up around half of the 6 ounce or so weight penalty of the larger body. Then I feel I get a lot for the extra net weight that makes the A7R6 pretty attractive to take. So for now it’s my main choice and is still relatively compact and lightweight compared to other full-featured camera models, but I wouldn't argue against or even rule out an A7CR or even an A7Cii as a good travel choice.
Sep 14, 2026 at 03:18 PM
p.4 #7Travel kit for family trips
Just returned from South Korea. Ended taking A7R6 + Vertical Battery grip, 17mm f4.0, 24mm f1.4, 35mm f2.0, 50mm f2.0 and 90mm f/2.8, which was more lenses than I’ve ever traveled with. I avoided the 35mm lens in that is was close to the single lens used last visit to South Korea. My most used lens was 24mm, followed by the 17mm and this surprised me. I also discovered that the 17mm was much more flexible than I had thought. This is a picture that my oldest daughter hates, because she lacks makeup, but I find it interesting that portraits can be taken with a 17mm lens.
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Oct 08, 2026 at 07:45 PM
p.4 #8Travel kit for family trips
I prefer APS-C for travel, I take my A6700 with Sony 16-70mm F4, Sony 10-18mm F4, and Sony 70-350mm. For the most compact kit, I take the A6700 with the Sigma 18-300mm. A7R V and FF lenses stay at home.
Oct 08, 2026 at 08:47 PM
p.4 #9Travel kit for family trips
I prefer APS-C for family photography... I still use my old Fuji X-H1 for family photos. I have other cameras with bigger sensors and bigger lenses, but I love the smaller files, out of the camera color and ease getting files to phones.
Oct 08, 2026 at 09:02 PM
p.4 #10Travel kit for family trips
We just got back from a fast-paced "family" trip to mostly France. All adults, wife and I, two daughters and sons-in-law, so probably not the typical "family vacation." We flew to/from Europe from L.A., barely making connections outbound and a cancellation/reschedule on return. ("Good Morning. We're sorry we've cancelled your flight. Click here to go "Manage My Booking" to get the rebooked flight information and lodging or dining options. " "Click Here" didn't)
Somewhat pre-trip I'd added an A7Rvi to my ff kit. So, no budget for the 20-200. I decided to not take a back-up body nor 4 lenses for the various different anticipated opportunities. One body, two lenses, 20-70/4 and 28-200. Ideally, my 14/4 and a 20-200 might have provided somewhat better range and eliminated much of the lens swapping.
Fast paced including several pre-scheduled events, "tastings," timed entries, guided tours, etc. So, one body one lens may be too little but too many bag items can be more to fuss with and carry and go unused but not un-carried. Pacing, family age and numbers, itinerary, etc., can all shape the gear choices. My lenses, especially the 28-200 edged into large enough to make a larger body suitable. Others may have lens choices and interests leading to smaller bodies or aps-c.
Somewhat pre-trip I'd added an A7Rvi to my ff kit. So, no budget for the 20-200. I decided to not take a back-up body nor 4 lenses for the various different anticipated opportunities. One body, two lenses, 20-70/4 and 28-200. Ideally, my 14/4 and a 20-200 might have provided somewhat better range and eliminated much of the lens swapping.
Fast paced including several pre-scheduled events, "tastings," timed entries, guided tours, etc. So, one body one lens may be too little but too many bag items can be more to fuss with and carry and go unused but not un-carried. Pacing, family age and numbers, itinerary, etc., can all shape the gear choices. My lenses, especially the 28-200 edged into large enough to make a larger body suitable. Others may have lens choices and interests leading to smaller bodies or aps-c.
Oct 09, 2026 at 11:12 AM