My 2020 Minimalist Sony APSC Travel Kit
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I travel with my a6000, the 18-105 f4 (stays on the camera 90% of the time) and the 35mm f1.8 Sony prime. I fit the camera, both lenses and 2 spare batteries into a small Peli case (waterproof and shockproof). I then bring a camera strap and the lens hoods seperately. I like this setup because I don't have to worry about the camera once it's in it's box. Nothing can damage it once it's inside. You could roll over that box in a car and it would be fine.
In the future I might sell the whole setup and move to a 6100 with the 16-55 f2.8 and 70-350mm. I think that would be pretty dialled.
18-135mm is my favorite. The range is great.
perfect for trip
I visited the Southern Colorado area two years ago and Loved every moment being there. Visited the Colorado Springs Zoo and Bishops Castle. My sister and brother live there many years. Aurora a suburb of Denver was my home for 10 years before entering the Army and then settling in San Antonio for the past 36 years working for the Post Office. I love the mountain scenery and on Sunday mornings I would take the highway to Buffalo Bills grave in the foothills and look back to Denver to see the clear Blue sky and no smog. I have the same setup that you have besides the kit lenses that came with the A6100 plus the Sony 70-350mm. The 16-65mm and the 70-350mm are my travel lenses with the RX100V Point and Shoot camera and the IPhone 10s Max.
this exact combination of camera body and lens is what I purchased initially on your recommendation - and you are SO right - the images I've been able to take/create with this combo have been nothing short of stellar. They have been a massive upgrade over my old system (Panasonic GF1 and some decent lenses). I can't thank you enough! I have subscribed to your channel and used your affiliate links when making my purchase. Here's to a great 2021!
Great video! My husband and I are 23 and live on our sailboat, sailing the world so we are definite minimalists.Loved this video, keep it up
Beautiful family! I agree on your lens choice. I took this lens and my 56mm Sigma to Colorado and Utah this summer and it worked out great. I had to take the 56 because of lowlight portraits in Moab.
Arthur and Jenesse, and yours little baby, you are awesome. Congratulations.
"Lucas is never going to be this age in Vail, Colorado, as he is today" - my thoughts exactly, kudos!
Hello Arthur, I just came back from a 4 day trip to Venice (I live in Italy), brought with me the a6400 and my lenses. The one I used the most was the Sigma 16mm f1.4 followed by the Sigma 56mm f1.4 and last the sony 35mm f1.8. I bought the sigmas after watching your videos. Keep it up with the good work
most minimal yet versatile and compact and perfect kit
Such a great video with the song, thank you for sharing such a beautiful family!
Awesome vid! Love that you promote the 6100. Can’t wait to get my hands on that 16-55 f2.8!
Great video! Convinced me to pull the trigger on a 16-55 and really impressed so far. I have the touit primes which I love, but as you mentioned it's definitely a better experience to stick with one body/lens when traveling with small kids.
I always choose α6400 and 18 135 to go everywhere and happy with it. sometimes I bring 10 18 when i need landscape shooting. happy to see you are still around and safe!
Thats the best combo, i have ordered one for me and cost the same as the 16-55 f2.8 G only.... so not worth geting it with that price ,we can buy a lot of prime lenses with the same amont of money.
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Best combo for a big trip is probably a6400/6500/6600 + 16-55f2.8 + 70-350
I myself travel with my a6500 + 18-135 + Sigma 16f1.4 which stays in my luggage for 90% of the trip and comes out for night time shooting
Since December 2019, I just carry Sony a6600 and 16-55 f/2.8G. This is my favorite, the only problem of a6600 when you capture a long exposure shot it takes time to clear the buffer. Otherwise, I am happy with my setup. I love this setup as it is easy to carry.
I was thinking of getting the Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6 for a "walk about" lens. and a wide angle for indoor stuff. So I would carry 2 lenses in bag.
I love my a6100 too. Also was considering the 16-55mm after saw your review last year. But I cannot justify the high cost without the OSS. Actually, the most important is, I found current mid range cellphone picture quality is compatible to the camera in most case, and it is much handy to use to taking kid pictures. Now even harder for me to consider buying more lens..
Just ordered this bag using your link! Thanks man!
Same. The Sony zoom is worth. I keep the sigmas for dark indoor shoots at available light. Not switching lenses allows you to focus on composition and capturing the moment.
At the same time prime lens will limit you in one focal length and save your time zooming in or out
I think this zoom and prime are preferences ngl
Marco Leung zooming in and out? Instant. Swap primes? Open the bag, grab the prime, remove lens from the camera, deal with caps, dust on the sensor. It will break the flow of,a portrait session, or make you miss street photography opportunities. On shoots with primes I carry 2 bodies.
@@stefpix well what I mean is by using prime you are limited to one focal length and you will try to frame the shot with that focal length instead of trying out different focal length. This make me learn more about that particular focal length and it can save time experimenting with different focal length on the same subject. If you know what you want to achieve or what focal length you need you use at the first place this is propably not a problem for you.
Marco Leung I generally know what focal length I want. Also being able to do a wide shot, a detail shot one after another is priceless. I have primes, I only use them when the Sony 16-55 f2.8 is not fast enough. Anyway for everyday I use the rx100 VII. I don’t see a point in using primes if I have a standard zoom that achieves the same top quality. Dealing also with a single camera, rather than 2 cameras with 2 primes is more convenient and saves time importing and editing. I still have a use for primes occasionally.
@@stefpix you are not wrong
but that doesn't apply to everybody
As a beginner photography, using primes makes me learn more. That's why I think using prime or zoom is more like a personal preference
There is something to be said about having a single lens for travel vs three. I wish I could afford both the 16-55 f/2.8 *and* the Sigma trio, but right now I'm sticking with just the Sigma trio for the superior low-light performance.
It's always nice to just have a camera and one lens like this so you can focus on the composition and not worry about changing several lenses.
Glad y’all had a good time :) i just moved out of colorado to the east coast.
Thank you for the video, it's nicely explained. And wow you and your wife looks so young
I love your videos, the pictures you took are very sharp... I would love to hear the settings you keep in general for most of your shots... I bought a6600 with Sigma 16mm f1.4 after watching your videos and I'm beginner...
I have the same bag! Big thanks for the free trial, brother! :)
God bless you and your family and nice review !
I too love my 16-55 2.8 G. I don't have one of the last generation APS-C cameras, but I like the IBIS in my a6500. It's OK for stills. I am not so warried about color science since I only shoot raw.
I am not travelling that light. I always bring the 10-18 with me too, It is so small. For most trips I take the 70-350 also.
16-55 2.8 + 70-350 would be the dream combo for my a6400 - how do you like the 70-350 out of interest?
@@alternativemushroom I like it better than I thought I would. Photographers told me that for landscape you need a 70-200 (full frame). It is fun to use it at 350 (eq 525 on full frame). Of course with f/6.3 at 350 and need of very fast shutterspeed you end up with high ISO.
Not that I need another lens, but this paired with my a6600 and it’s big ol’ battery and IBS would be so sweet!! I could take it and the 70-350 for some great sharp zoom range.
I have a Sony full frame camera and lenses from 16mm to 600mm which I use and really like. But, when I want to travel light, I really enjoy shooting with my a6600 and 16-55mm and 70-350mm lenses.
Sweet lens. Looks like a great trip.
I'm using Sony 24mm 1,8 and Sigma 56mm 1,4 + 6500
Sony lens can be found pretty low cost used, sigma is quite cheap by itself.
And both of them are VERY light.
Plus they give much better background separation than any zoom.
Arthur, my wife's brother and sister live in Colorado so recognize the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs! Beautiful place though you look like you had a cloudy day - it is awesome when you have the blue sky (though maybe you could create one in post-processing). I actually have this lens and the Sony a6600, but was thinking about getting this a6100 as a second body - but I still can only find it for $748, so I will wait a bit.
Thanks bro for recommendation ❤️ I love my Sigma 16mm and 56mm ❤️❤️
Welcome to Colorado. Love the pictures! This is a very pretty time of the year, to get great photos. However, the smoke and ash from the wildfires, is not pretty at all. I've even cancelled my fall color trip to the cabin. The fires are too close.
A nice and practical review. Thanks.
Oh, Arthur, I can't imagine why everyone forgets the Sony pancakes, so pocketable. I have the 20mm which was the first lens I bought the new a7r 'cos there wasn't anything else in the middle east when it came out 11 years ago(?). The 20mm is in use often when I don't want to carry the Sigma 16.
My a6000 came later so you can understand I have been mixing E and FE lenses forever.
I also love my collection of heritage lenses which are so easily adapted to the E mount. I love putting heritage lenses on the a6000 despite the losses as you have a lens designed for manual focusing with a handy 1.5 crop.
Its like you were speaking to my souls when you shared your thoughts about which lens to take on a trip. I'm still on the fence as to whether I should complete the prime lens trio when I rely the Tamron 18-200 so as not to keep on changing lens and miss the moment.
Garden of the Gods? Such a nice place! Traveled there a few years ago with a NEX 6 + Kit lense. Now I have several Sony primes, but hate the switching all the time. Will go for the 2855 probably. The 1670 I always thought was lacking aperture.
Thank you for your story!
This was a timely video. I have been following you for a while, and greatly appreciate your views. While the 1300 price tag is high, I think the 16-55 lens is for me. My only real concern is about video given the lack of steady shot. Is there a similar lens with steady shot that you could recommend? Or do you think the handshake in videos is not going to be noticeable with this 16-55 lens?
I agree with your logic, which is why I bought one as well.
I am eagerly waiting for your SONY A7C review. Plz make one soon. also with some great glass option for that camera. Thanks
Hi Arthur, great video as always. How would you rate this lens compared to the Tamron 17-70mm?
You r not doing a gear test，U r showing your happy perfect life！but we really enjoy your video！😄
The only lens I need is this 16-55mm lens. Versatile with good enough sharpness. No doubt expensive but I certainly use this for many years which averages out pretty comfortably.
Greats video once again. Thanks!
God bless you and your beautiful family
Wich god?
Inexpensive bag: nice.
SD card, batteries and body equally affordable. Perfect.
$1,300 lens... why you do this to me?
Yes 😂. Sony SEL1655G is a very sharp and well made lens. But it's only f/2,8 in APS-C so regarding DoF it's equal to about f/4,2 in FF. So compared to f/1,4 primes it lacks in object separation from the background. That's why I would choose Sigma primes and Sony SEL70350G for lightweight super tele use.
I mean that in many cases you get much less of that "snapshot feel" with f/1,4 than f/2,8 (especially in APS-C format).
@@tkermi yes its true
@@tkermi I am also in same dilema, I own Nikon D3300, damn this APS-C w/o AA filter is sharp, makes its kit lens 18-55 looks sharp. I observed its great motorcycle ride photos along with 35 f/1.8. I was considering Sony APS-C but ISO performance in evening is same as D3300. Instead now considering A7m3 with 28-75 f/2.8, Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8.
@@tkermi And that's how we go from 1.3k to 2.1k. I mean, thanks for teaching me this, but you are not helping 😅
@@izayus11 No offence but I am asking for help. Should I keep D3300 & buy 10-20 VR for landscape coz I have 18-55 & 35 which I love to shoot with it a lot. 55-200 VR is soft at all apertures. Or should I consider A6100 with Samyang 12f2 & Sigma 16 & 56 f/1.4
Hello Arthur, Greetings from Japan!
I bought the a6400 with the 1655g lens because of your videos. I am very happy with them. Love your videos man, i learned a lot from them.
Hello Author,
A slightly off-topic comment.
Arguable, you were one of the first people whose videos I watched on photography gear and then I got hooked up and bought more and more gear. Always loved your content.
I'm a Sony APSC shooter and I have compelling reasons not to go full frame. But recently there has been a hype among some CZcamsrs about APSC going extinct soon.
I know, you might think, as long as there is market, it will not go. But when newbies starting out, watch these videos, they might think APSC does not have a future and so there will be less people buying APSC cameras which can lead to diminishing market for APSC.
You can partly prevent this by making some videos about why APSC in many many cases is just enough!
Thanks as always.
That haze looks nightmarish to deal with. Same weekend you took these, I took the Sigma 16 out to the Grand Canyon with my a6400. You made the right call. Your photos came out sharper.
One downside to the Sigma primes is that the autofocus just isn't as good. They're excellent lenses, but the autofocus on the native Sony lenses can get you sharper shots more consistently even if the lens quality isn't quite as good.
I can't tell if the haze or the lens made my Sigma 16 photos look like they were taken in 1985, because when things are very slightly out of focus, things start taking on a very strong "newspaper photo" feel - and this is at f/9, 1/125, ISO 100. How's everyone else's experience with the Sigma 16 like?
Thank you!
Spending 10 days around Europe soon, attending a wedding while there. I did the same calculus and endup thinking of a few primes would be needed, but this may be the alternative. I'll have to think on it 🤔 a bit more.
I love this lens and love it with my a6600, but now I’m tempted by the a7c, is there a similar no-compromise lens for a full frame camera but that is small and light enough to be balanced to the a7c body?
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Amazing video👏👏👏
Would you choose the Tamron 17-70 lens, if you'd go today?
I am having a6500 with SEL24F14GM with SEL70350G in a compact and cheap 9L 5.11 Bail Out bag. Pretty much all set.
Any thoughts on the a7c? Paired with something like the samyang tiny prime lenses, it looks like an awesome portable fullframe setup for travel
I finally bought the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 which is really good. I just feel that its bit heavy.
After watching your videos， I bought a sony a6100. My favorite lens are sigma f2.8 trio.
That's similar to my set up except I have the A6000 that I haven't upgraded yet but also carry my dji drone. In retrospect I would've bought another camera body instead of the drone but the drone is also fun.
Great video!!! Looking to buy a camera primarily for family pictures and videos. Would you go with Sony a6600 with the 16-55mm g lens or the Sony a7c with tamron 28-75mm lens? Thanks for any information.
Would you now consider the A7C with the Tamron 28-75 2.8 ? Versus A6XXX with your 16-55? Debating it myself. More expensive but similar volume/weight and all the pros of going full frame.
Question, for video, would you rather have a sony a6100 with great lens or invest on a6400 and save up for lens? Pls advice.
Great moments... I have Sony a6400 and cant decide about the lenses... 1.Sony 1018 and Sigma 16mm or Sony 1655... price range is same.. whch one is the best way to follow??
I've been thinking of selling my Sigma trio prime lenses to go with a one lens set-up like this. Although with the price of the 16-55mm f2.8, I'm considering to gett a full frame zoom lens instead (something like the Sony FE 24-105 G OSS, changing my camera to the a7c someday).
Do you have any advice on how I can replace a broken battery cover myself on my A6000? Thanks!
Thanks for the nice video! I recommend zoom lenses for travelers because in one lens you have all the primes together. That said, I prefer simply loading the sony 18-135 zoom lens and using that for most of my shooting. This lens gives great images. I do have the sigma 30mm and I recently got the sony 70-350mm G lens for 30% off the regular price ($660) so added this one to my kit. Because I travel internationally I back all of these lenses and use not the camera bag you showed, but sling the lenses onto a small shoulder backpack (Altura makes one). I also use just a wrist strap so no neck strap (but be careful, don't use the strap for the 70-350mm lens-it's too heavy and will break. :)
I have the same thinking but take my 18-200 silver zoom plus the 16mm and 20mm f2.8 pancake lenses. Using Clearimage zoom the range is phenomenal.
P F Been looking at that 70-350. How’d you get such an awesome deal?
Nice video, well u have managed very well without IBIS and OSS...
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You probably fell in love with Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Iconic Garden of the Gods, my domains.
Wondering if you would replace those three Sigmas with that new Sigma zoom F2.8?
What camera/lens setup did you use for recording this video? Are you using a VND?
I like the mindset of a cheaper body with a great lens. The a6100 is fully capable for photos. This just makes me weaker to the 16.55 2.8 🙈
Please make a video 📹 for the a7C
I really like the quality of the 16-55 just wish it would be a bit lighter/smaller. Also on the pricey side.
I have been watching Arthur's videos for probably close to 10 years now, and I enjoy them a lot. This video was from September 2020, and I'm writing now July 2023. I think we all probably get a little frustrated with the simple reality that we buy products based on assessments of what's available, and of course the manufacturers keep working to offer us different improved products to spend money on. My point is that even a year ago, I don't think anybody would suggest getting an a6100 with the Sony 16-55 2.8 over an a6400 with the Tamron 17-70 2.8 with image stabilization. The main feature I'm aware of as a difference maker between the a6100 and a6400 is that I don't think the cheaper a6100 has auto ISO, which is a total deal breaker for me. Concerning the Sony new zoom and the Tamron, (and I have the Tamron), my impression is they are very close in sharpness, but the Tamron has longer reach ---and is STABILIZED. I have a lot of lenses, primes and zooms, but the 6400 with the Tamron 17-70 is a formidable paring for anything. Of course, you will need other lenses for a smaller package, and I won't even get into those details.
This makes me want to get a sony Rx100 mk7 for holidays.
I just bring the 18-135 and a mini tripod, charger and sd card reader with my 6000
Beautiful video and family, congratulations! I'd like to buy a Alpha 6600 because of the long battery, stabilization, best sealing (I think it's a future model camera), despite the price. @ArthurR The 18-135mm kit costs me 269 euros, is it worth it or would you invest it in a Sigma 16 1.4 if you had a tight budget? O definitely would you buy the A6400 + 18-135 + Sigma 16mm 1.4 or even 6100 16-55 for almost the same price as the A6600 + 18-135? Thank you!
Lucas so cute
I would take Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 with me on the trip. This lens is not that expensive but definitely worth it.
Actually I use a6000 with 30/1.4 and 12/2.0 ... I thought about buying the two other Sigmas too, but I hoped for a video like this and your other about 3xSigma vs. 16-55/2.8 ...
I'm now sure to sell a6000 and Sigma 30/1.4 and buy the 6600 with 16-55/2.8 ... for very wide landscapes and northern lights I'll keep my awesome Samyang 12/2.0
One body, two lenses, happy ... thx for it! ☺️
maybe you should try viltrox 23mm, you can take wide to portrait. My opinion :D
Nice, was that South Mountain in Phoenix at 7:36 ? Can't wait to move back to Az, lived there for a year back in 2014 and loved it.
Based on his and his wife’s Instagram pictures, that was boulder CO.
@@TellurdogIsayhi Thanks, look a lot like Phoenix S Mountain! Great memories it brought regardles!!
They grow up so fast 😁
😷 Nice Video from Colorado. I hope, Santa bring me this lens. Greathings to your wife and baby boy from Germany. 😀😷
Hi I'm tamil your photos very nice bro
I have never had problem with battery. Do you shoot it like machine gun?
Is APS-C gone? with the new A7c you get much better, don't you think?
Do you feel the Sigma 16 mm 1.4 is sharper than the Sony 35 mm 1.8?
Next trip will you take Tamron 17-70mm?
Your son is so cute ^^
Is the better body of the 6400 worth the extra over the 6100?
The lens you used did not have OSS. Was that an issue for you?
I bought the lens two weeks ago on Facebook marketplace for $950. Too good of a price to pass up.
No IBIS and no lens stabilization though, did you stop drinking coffee on this trip?
With no ibis on the camera how did the lens fare with no stabilisation.
Curious, I don't have any of the Sigma lenses, but I do have the Sony 35mm and 50 mm 1.8 lenses. I've been debating adding a zoom lens to replace my 16-50 and 55-210 lenses. I'd been debating between the 18-135 and the 18-105 G lenses currently. I've also been curious about the newer Sony alpha 70-350. Would it be worth selling my prime lenses and the kit lenses and getting some combination of those 3 instead. I also love my prime lenses, but i will admit going back and forth between lenses when vacationing can be a pain in the ass.
I think it really depends on your use and budget. While you wait for other opinions, here's mine (owning 70350, 35F18, sigma56, 18105G, also the 2 kit lens.)
1. Do you do videos? If yes, maybe you'll find 18105G more appropriate, the internal quiet powerzoom is ace, esp on gimbal. Otherwise other comments out there say 18135 is better in picture quality.
2. 70350 is of course a relatively great value upgrade from 55210, sufficient for daytime sports and wildlife. But if its cloudy/low light, I dont like the 350mm side. But do you need the range tho?
3. I dont know if you wanna know abt Sigma, but it's on another level compared to my sony 35mm prime. Like I said before it depends on what kind of subject you usually take, if portraits, 56mm is the real deal.
@@zzzzzzzzz_zin the idea of spending like 2 grand on 2 lenses just scares the crap out of me