Saved for later, ty!

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To add to the point above: honestly its getting ridiculous how hard it is to just pack for a trip without feeling like you are carrying a small fortune around your neck. I have been using the X-mount system for years and the way prices for even basic glass have shot up lately is just such a scam. It drives me crazy that we are constantly forced to choose between flimsy gear that might fail the moment you hit some humidity and massive, heavy lenses that completely ruin the point of having a compact body like the X-Pro3. Manufacturers basically seem to think we all want to carry bricks. It is so frustrating because you want to enjoy the trip but instead you end up worrying about your gear the whole time. Companies just dont seem to care about the actual user experience anymore, they just want to push more expensive gear that makes you look like a walking billboard for pickpockets. You really have to be careful because the industry is just moving in a direction that makes travel photography more stressful than it should be. Honestly, the whole situation is just becoming a massive headache for long-term owners who remember when things were simpler.

You can't go wrong with the 18-55mm and 50-230mm combination. The 18-55mm is a stellar lens and the 50-230mm gives you a ton of reach in a fairly compact and lightweight package. Add the 60mm f/2.4 macro for details and portraits. You'll get amazing images!

Stumbled on this today. Honestly, over the years I've realized that hauling expensive glass around Europe is just asking for stress. I used to carry the heavy f/1.4 stuff, but I always felt like a target for pickpockets. I've tried many combos, but lately I've gone back to the basics to save money and weight. On my last trip to Italy, I just stuck with the Fujifilm XF 23mm f2 R WR and it was plenty. It's cheap enough that I don't panic if it gets a bit of rain on it or bumped in a crowd. If you're looking to save some cash for actual travel experiences—better food is way more important than extra glass imo—you might want to skip the high-end zooms. I picked up a used Fujifilm XC 35mm f2 for next to nothing a while back. Technically, it's the same optics as the XF version but in a plastic build. It’s super light, stealthy on the X-Pro3, and if it gets lost or stolen, my bank account wont cry. Safety through simplicity is my motto these days. You really dont need the most expensive gear to get the job done... just need to be there to take the shot.

Great info, saved!

To add to the point above: while minimizing gear to stay under the radar is a popular approach, I disagree with the notion that weight should be the primary factor. Reliability and build quality are often more important when youre far from home. If a lens fails due to moisture or a minor bump, the weight savings wont matter much. I need to ask a few things to better understand your needs:

• Are you anticipating shooting in rainy or dusty environments?
• Will you be doing enough night shooting to justify carrying faster, heavier glass? Id focus on gear that can handle the rigors of travel without compromise. Its easy to suggest small lenses, but the X-Pro3 deserves something that matches its durability. Once you define your environmental risks, picking the right kit becomes much simpler.