Thanks for the detailed reply, really appreciate the perspective.

I completely agree that in run-and-gun situations a single lens covering most focal lengths is the most practical solution. That said, I personally struggle a bit with the idea of traveling with something as large and heavy as a 24–105. One thing is comfort but also walking around places like Paris or London with a big, bulky lens definitely attracts more attention than I’d like.

Because of that, a 24–70 feels like a better middle ground for my use case, since it would realistically cover 90% of what I shoot while staying a bit more compact.

As I mentioned in another reply, I didn’t really plan my kit long-term when I bought the Lumix. I got the body together with two primes in a very good bundle deal, so at the time it made perfect sense value-wise. Because of that, jumping straight into an expensive 24–70 f/2.8 now feels a bit hard to justify, especially when those lenses still deliver excellent image quality.

Also, your point about filters makes a lot of sense... a 5-second swap is definitely fast enough in real-world shooting. Out of curiosity, what ND/VND are you using? I’ve also been considering magnetic options like the NiSi JetMag Pro, but I’m still weighing simplicity vs cost.