best lens combination for travel photo ops in Singapore

[francisco_bal1]

I'll visiting Singapore this coming August and I want to travel as light as

possible because ill be bringing my medium format Bronica SQA, 80mm,

prism finder with speed grip at same time with my Canon EF SLR, could you

help me guys to decides the best combination lens for this travel for my 135

camera, probably my canon fd zoomlens 24-35L f:3.5 and prime 50mm 1.4 or

canon fd zoomlens 24-35mm L and 80-200mm L f:4 or canon zoomlens fd

35-105mm f3.5 or just simple prime 50mm f1.4 and lastly where in singapore

I could buy kodak tri-xpan 120 film and tips where to shoot black and whtie

photos thanks

 

Francis

[Brian]

When I travel light with 35mm I take 50 and 28mm primes. That's all. Also, "travelling light" and "medium format" don't really fit in the same sentence!

[boris earth]

Tri X 120 is in short supply in Singapore. The retailers say its too

expensive to import because the demand is low. Try Ruby at

Peninsula Shopping Centre or Cathay Photo opposite at

Peninsula Plaza. Also try Ron's Camera Shop which is very

close by at Adelphi in the basement.

 

As far as shooting goes it depends what you like. For black &

white, you could try:

 

Little India & Serangoon Road,

Mustafa Centre,

Arab St,

Chinatown,

Maxwell Hawker Centre,

Telok Ayer St,

Orchard Rd,

Changi Village,

The Esplanade &

along the river from the Fullarton

 

Good luck with your trip & shooting!

[francois_gauthier]

I find a 35-105 lens the best 'normal zoom' lens. More range than that it is bulkier and most of the time not as good. For a 'tourist', sightseen tour style, a 28-85mm could be better.

 

So, only the 35-105 could be it. A faster and more agile approach than your Bronica.

 

Another way would be a complementery approach. If you have time, Bronica as normal and wide zoom + tele zoom in 35mm .

 

Maybe 50 for low light like inside.

 

Considering size and weight, my first pick is 35-105 if not too bulky.

[francisco_bal1]

thank you guys for your response cheers!

[bill_knippenberg1]

Francisco,

Three years ago I had a great time walking around and

photographing Singapore. I carried a N90s, a 28/2.8 and an 80/

1.8, which is my favorite, along with a flash that was never used

and some polarizers for each lens. I carried everything in a non-

descript backpack with a photographic waist bag inside of it.

 

Everything is really in walking distance and you will miss much

by taking taxis unless you just want to start out from another

area. I strongly suggest getting a guide book and map to help

you get around. Read a little about the history; it will help you to

understand what you are looking at. Also, go into the hotels and

shops and whatever to get a better feel and to create more photo

opportunities. For instance, check out Raffles Hotel and the

quays. Other interesting areas are the business district, Orchid

Rd, Chinatown, Little India, and Little Thailand ( not sure if the

last two names are correct). The foilage is beautiful. Check out

areas that interest you.

 

I would upload some photos that I have on a Ritz CD but I do not

know how to get them off of the CD and onto PN. If someone can

give me instructions I would be glad to do it.

 

One of my favorite shots a grab shot of a WWII plane mounted

onto a building in such a fashion that it looks like it is crashing

into the building. After much research I found out it was a

museum display/advertisement and that if I had gone inside I

would have seen where the engine and cockpit penetrated the

building.

 

I wish I was going with you. Lots of great things to see and a

very, very clean city. Be sure to check those rules. Absolutely no

spitting or littering.

 

Bill

[fast_primes]

I agree generally with Brian! Take the Bronica or Canon EF, but <i>NOT</i> both! Then take just the 80 (or add a 50 wide) if Bronica or the 28/50 combo that Brian suggest if Canon. I'll be generous and allow you to add the 80-200L (85, 100 or 135 prime will be better still) for a total of 3 lenses.

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I've tried bringing and mixing medium format and 35 myself. Frankly, it doesn't work well and may even seriously impair your overall effort, not to mention the additional weight and hassle.