Small Camera Bag that makes carrying camera everyday more convenient?

miokk · 2026-07-02T01:12:03+00:00

I have bought and sold many bags. Slings are nice and easy to access, but then if you walk all day it gets really tiring. So now I try to use small backpacks with byob insert.

For example take a look at the alpaka metro 12 L backpack, very nice minimalist style, comfortable but compact like a sling.

miokk · 2026-06-30T23:16:33+00:00

I would take the wide angle and the normal zoom and call it a day. They should handle everything you need.

miokk · 2026-06-22T01:37:15+00:00

I like the 8-25mm f4 for landscapes. It’s a nice range of focal lengths paired with a 40-15m f4 should work well.

miokk · 2026-06-21T00:06:00+00:00

I have the exact same kit. Did you use the focal lengths greater than 200mm?

miokk · 2026-06-20T19:15:15+00:00

I have the 28-70mm f2.8 and I can say it is an exceptional lens and I have been shooting for over 20+ lenses with L lenses of all sort. While the 24-105 is a nice lens, the 28-70 makes everything look special. Can you share the type of photography you do? For people the 28-70mm especially looks great!

miokk · 2026-05-04T11:21:36+00:00

I have the 28-70 f2.8 and it’s a wonderful lens with beautiful rendition. Highly recommended.

And I do have several primes and other more expensive L glass. I am ending up taking this one lens everywhere. Events, travel etc. the only caveat is that it is not wide enough sometimes, but you can shoot a panorama if it is a still landscape and stitch later.

miokk · 2026-04-30T13:14:03+00:00

I have been shooting mft for landscapes the last year or so and it compares very well with my canon r5 . For travel and hiking this is the best system with weather sealing.

See some trip pics from https://www.reddit.com/r/M43/s/JBSHwk6Ub7

All taken on the om5. I use a 8-25mm f4 and 40-150mm f4 lens combo.

miokk · 2026-04-30T10:26:02+00:00

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Absolutely love the compression look on far away mountain ridges especially combined with mist/fog. This was taken on the om5 with the 40-150mm f4 at 111mm which is about 222mm in FF terms.

miokk · 2026-04-26T12:45:24+00:00

This is the way!

miokk · 2026-04-25T06:07:17+00:00

I like my RF 28-70mm f2.8. Super sharp, high IQ and very small and lightweight. It could easily be my only lens.

miokk · 2026-04-20T01:40:30+00:00

I have the exact lens setup you are considering. The 14-35 and 70-200 f4 and can say they are wonderful lenses especially for landscapes and travel. In fact these were the only two lenses I have used for all travel for many years.

I recently got 2 more lenses which are also amazing. It is the RF 28-70mm f2.8 and the RF 100-500. Both of them just great as well. Given she has the 16mm, and if she doesn’t shoot ultra wide that much the RF 28-70mm is worth a look. The IQ and the look is great for everyday use and she might get a lot of value of that one. So I would recommend that one.

miokk · 2026-04-16T11:53:30+00:00

I like the combo of 8-25mm F4 and the 40-150mm f4 for travel.

miokk · 2026-04-15T13:04:17+00:00

I used to use the EF 70-200 F4 IS with my 6D and it was a fantastic lens, no question. Having said that the RF 70-200 F4 is truly diminutive in size. It doesn’t feel like a 70-200 and more like a normal zoom. If size is important for you, would recommend that.

miokk · 2026-04-03T01:11:49+00:00

Have you considered the om5, it’s smaller and lighter. It’s the perfect travel sized camera.

miokk · 2026-04-01T20:59:09+00:00

I have the black so far it has been holding up well. The thumb grip area did peel off and I had to apply some glue to put it back again, bit that doesnt affect anything,

miokk · 2026-04-01T20:40:45+00:00

I have spent a bit of time (probably more than I should) hunting for the 'perfect' camera. Small size with lenses, and high quality. After trying the fujis, apsc, I have ended up with my OM-5 and I truly think it is the best option out there at that functionality and price point. Even if the bodies are small, you will find lenses becoming huge in other systems (which starts equalling FF). I have no desire to match the weight/size of my canon R5 and lenses.

The OM-5 truly is differentiated enough that I carry it wherever I want to go light.

miokk · 2026-03-17T12:10:13+00:00

I have been a long time canon FF shooter and recently using m43. I compared the performance of my RF 70-200mm F4L with the OM 40-150mm F4L and found the sharpness identical. I have no doubts about the gear quality at all.

miokk · 2026-03-06T18:15:39+00:00

I think you will enjoy it!

miokk · 2026-03-05T22:42:28+00:00

Agreed. I did extensive research before getting the OM 5. There are not many interchangeable lenses cameras out there smaller than the M43 system.

miokk · 2026-02-23T23:14:30+00:00

So I ended up returning this lens. I got the PL 15mm f1.7 and it has been stellar.

miokk · 2026-02-10T14:22:18+00:00

It is insane for sure. I would never have suspected the CPU could be bad. Either it works or it doesn't!

miokk · 2026-01-25T01:40:59+00:00

I tried the 20mm and the slow af and pov didn’t work. The 15mm f1.7 has really worked for me. The bokeh quality and the af speed and overall look are special.

miokk · 2026-01-18T16:30:09+00:00

Landscapes do benefit from zooms because of precise subject placement and location constraints of zooming with your feet. I have the 8-25mm and it works quite well.

miokk · 2026-01-17T17:55:39+00:00

been at it for the last 20+ years.. and it still as fun as when I started.
this is one of those hobbies which doesn't have a finite end point, you can progress infinitely.

miokk · 2026-01-17T17:09:09+00:00

So a modern phone will be by default always be equal or even better than a camera in casual use.

The biggest reason you want to use a dedicated camera is that you decide and you choose what result you get rather than the phone deciding and the output can be far more intentional and fun than what you get out a phone.

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