m43 my go-to-platform for travel
p.1 #1m43 my go-to-platform for travel
for a 3-week trip to Mexico, I opted for my trusted pair of f1.7s zooms 10-25, and 25-50, and two OM classics, 17m 1.2 and 12-100 f4. Bringing two bodies for backup G9 II and OM-1 Mark II.
use case: everyday family moments, an important family indoor event and hopefully some sightseeing.
what is your favorite travel kit?
use case: everyday family moments, an important family indoor event and hopefully some sightseeing.
what is your favorite travel kit?
Aug 09, 2026 at 10:04 PM
p.1 #2m43 my go-to-platform for travel
For years, my travel gear has consisted of the following items:
- OM System OM-1 MKII
- Olympus 12-100/4.0 Pro IS
- Olympus 8-25/4.0 Pro
- OM System 20/1.4 Pro
With this setup, I’m well-equipped for any situation on my travels.
If I’m visiting very dark museums or churches, I pack the OM System 12-40/2.8 Pro II in my camera bag.
- OM System OM-1 MKII
- Olympus 12-100/4.0 Pro IS
- Olympus 8-25/4.0 Pro
- OM System 20/1.4 Pro
With this setup, I’m well-equipped for any situation on my travels.
If I’m visiting very dark museums or churches, I pack the OM System 12-40/2.8 Pro II in my camera bag.
Aug 10, 2026 at 08:40 AM
p.1 #3m43 my go-to-platform for travel
blnmen57 wrote:
For years, my travel gear has consisted of the following items:
- OM System OM-1 MKII
- Olympus 12-100/4.0 Pro IS
- Olympus 8-25/4.0 Pro
- OM System 20/1.4 Pro
With this setup, I’m well-equipped for any situation on my travels.
If I’m visiting very dark museums or churches, I pack the OM System 12-40/2.8 Pro II in my camera bag.
Nice set up!
My travel gear depends on the purpose of the trip and what I expect to capture. For general travel, family events, and vacation travel where I don't expect to encounter bird/wildlife that I want to capture, the pictured kit here is it. Total weight less than 4 lbs.including FL-FM3 flash and spare batteries, and 35mm equivalent focal range from 18mm to 350mm. Also, here are a few shots taken with this set up from a recent trip to Pennsylvania to attend my granddaughter's wedding.
Greg
Coffee cup included for size perspective
Lenses: 45-175mm Pany, 14-42mm Oly EZ, 9mm Bodycap Fisheye Oly, 25mm f/1.8 Oly, 45mm f/1.8 Oly
Shot with the Olympus 9mm 'Bodycap' Fisheye
For years, my travel gear has consisted of the following items:
- OM System OM-1 MKII
- Olympus 12-100/4.0 Pro IS
- Olympus 8-25/4.0 Pro
- OM System 20/1.4 Pro
With this setup, I’m well-equipped for any situation on my travels.
If I’m visiting very dark museums or churches, I pack the OM System 12-40/2.8 Pro II in my camera bag.
Nice set up!
My travel gear depends on the purpose of the trip and what I expect to capture. For general travel, family events, and vacation travel where I don't expect to encounter bird/wildlife that I want to capture, the pictured kit here is it. Total weight less than 4 lbs.including FL-FM3 flash and spare batteries, and 35mm equivalent focal range from 18mm to 350mm. Also, here are a few shots taken with this set up from a recent trip to Pennsylvania to attend my granddaughter's wedding.
Greg
Coffee cup included for size perspective
OM-1MarkII OLYMPUS M.12-100mm F4.0 lens 17mm f/5.0 1/15s 400 ISO -0.3 EV
Lenses: 45-175mm Pany, 14-42mm Oly EZ, 9mm Bodycap Fisheye Oly, 25mm f/1.8 Oly, 45mm f/1.8 Oly
OM-1MarkII OLYMPUS M.12-100mm F4.0 lens 25mm f/5.0 1/13s 400 ISO -0.7 EV
PEN-F OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens 36mm f/5.5 1/160s 800 ISO -0.3 EV
Shot with the Olympus 9mm 'Bodycap' Fisheye
PEN-F 0mm f/0.0 1/320s 400 ISO +0.3 EV
PEN-F OLYMPUS M.45mm F1.8 lens 45mm f/2.0 1/2000s 400 ISO -0.3 EV
PEN-F LUMIX G VARIO PZ 45-175/F4.0-5.6 lens 175mm f/5.6 1/1000s 400 ISO 0.0 EV
Aug 10, 2026 at 10:38 AM
p.1 #4m43 my go-to-platform for travel
To cover many bases my trio of zoom lenses are 8-18 f2.8-4, 12-60 f2.8-4, 40-150 f4. Sharing a 62mm filter size between the two longer lenses also reduces what I carry.
I have also traveled with just the LUMIX 14-140. Supplemented with the 8-18 if I think I need to go wider.
Would like to get a larger aperture prime (likely a 1.7 or 1.8 variant) someday. But so far I’ve not felt a need for the larger aperture most of the time so more of having a compact lens option.
I have also traveled with just the LUMIX 14-140. Supplemented with the 8-18 if I think I need to go wider.
Would like to get a larger aperture prime (likely a 1.7 or 1.8 variant) someday. But so far I’ve not felt a need for the larger aperture most of the time so more of having a compact lens option.
Aug 20, 2026 at 06:30 AM
p.1 #5m43 my go-to-platform for travel
I've played around with various configurations. To keep things to a minimum, I've settled on the 12-40 2.8 PRO and the 40-150 F4 pro
-- I tried the 8-25 F4 but found I preferred the IQ of the 12-40, and wanted the faster 2.8 for low light
-- the 40-150 2.8 is tempting but too heavy/large. Most of my telephoto shots will be outdoors so F4 is adequate.
-- I'm probably going to add the Pana Leica 9 mm 1.7 for when I need wide angle, fast lens. It's small enough and light enough to not be too heavy.
My favorite lens: the 50-200 2.8. Fantastic IQ, does well with TCs, much lighter than longer zooms (but still too heavy/long for travel).
-- I tried the 8-25 F4 but found I preferred the IQ of the 12-40, and wanted the faster 2.8 for low light
-- the 40-150 2.8 is tempting but too heavy/large. Most of my telephoto shots will be outdoors so F4 is adequate.
-- I'm probably going to add the Pana Leica 9 mm 1.7 for when I need wide angle, fast lens. It's small enough and light enough to not be too heavy.
My favorite lens: the 50-200 2.8. Fantastic IQ, does well with TCs, much lighter than longer zooms (but still too heavy/long for travel).
Aug 20, 2026 at 02:08 PM
p.1 #6m43 my go-to-platform for travel
My travel kit (shooting for books) is my standard street kit plus a camera and a few lenses more.
OM-3 OM-1i Sony A7Cii and the tiny A6000 (which has been converted to FS IR).
Lenses :
Laowa 6mm
Laowa 10mm
OM 12-40/2.8
OM 20/1.4
OM 45/1.2
OM 75/1.8
OM 40-150/2.8
VILTROX 16/1.8
SONY 16-35/4
SONY 10-20 variable for IR
VILTROX 40/2.5
VILTROX 85/2
This may be too heavy for some but what I'm not using stays in the hotel and I typically only have half of that in the bag.
OM-3 OM-1i Sony A7Cii and the tiny A6000 (which has been converted to FS IR).
Lenses :
Laowa 6mm
Laowa 10mm
OM 12-40/2.8
OM 20/1.4
OM 45/1.2
OM 75/1.8
OM 40-150/2.8
VILTROX 16/1.8
SONY 16-35/4
SONY 10-20 variable for IR
VILTROX 40/2.5
VILTROX 85/2
This may be too heavy for some but what I'm not using stays in the hotel and I typically only have half of that in the bag.
Aug 21, 2026 at 08:16 AM
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p.1 #7m43 my go-to-platform for travel
It varies widely, but generally it includes the 12-40/2.8 and either the 35-100/2.8 or the 40-150/4. At least one OM-1II and a Pen f. Generally, also a few small primes.
Aug 21, 2026 at 09:52 AM
p.1 #8m43 my go-to-platform for travel
Kit depends on where I am headed
Next weeks trip will probably be
8-25, 12-100 and 20mm. Haven’t decided on Om-1 mkii or OM-3. Maybe both
Thinking of adding 40-150 f4 to kit. Which would sub 12-45 and. 40-150 for 12-100 on future trips
Next weeks trip will probably be
8-25, 12-100 and 20mm. Haven’t decided on Om-1 mkii or OM-3. Maybe both
Thinking of adding 40-150 f4 to kit. Which would sub 12-45 and. 40-150 for 12-100 on future trips
Aug 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM
p.1 #9m43 my go-to-platform for travel
Mediterranean cruise this summer, it was:
OM-1
OM-5 as backup
DJI 15mm
Lumix 7-14
Olympus 14-150
Lumix 100-300 II
OM-1
OM-5 as backup
DJI 15mm
Lumix 7-14
Olympus 14-150
Lumix 100-300 II
Aug 21, 2026 at 12:36 PM
p.1 #10m43 my go-to-platform for travel
I'm headed to Cuenca, Ecuador in November. I'm taking a birding trip to the Cajas National Park so I am definitely bringing the 300 +1.4tc with the OM-1. I'll bring the 12-100 and 25 and 45 1.8's too. Debating on if I want to bring the Sony A7Riii. The Loxia 21 and Voigtlander 50 would be nice for the sunstars.
Sep 09, 2026 at 11:41 PM
p.1 #11m43 my go-to-platform for travel
I've added the excellent, compact, and lightweight OM-System OM-3 to my travel setup.
For years, my travel gear has consisted of the following items:
- OM System OM-1 MKII
- Olympus 12-100/4.0 Pro IS
- Olympus 8-25/4.0 Pro
- OM System 20/1.4 Pro
- OM System 12-40/2.8 Pro II
For years, my travel gear has consisted of the following items:
- OM System OM-1 MKII
- Olympus 12-100/4.0 Pro IS
- Olympus 8-25/4.0 Pro
- OM System 20/1.4 Pro
- OM System 12-40/2.8 Pro II
Sep 24, 2026 at 01:19 PM