By Pack a 35mm for street scenes and environmental portraits, a 50mm as your versatile workhorse for everyday moments, and an 85mm for compelling portraits and compressed perspectives. This three-lens combination covers roughly 90% of travel photography scenarios while keeping your bag light enough to actually enjoy your trip.
The case for traveling with three prime lenses instead of zooms comes down to a simple equation: better image quality and wider apertures versus convenience. Prime lenses force you to move with your feet, which often leads to more thoughtful compositions and better images. They’re typically sharper, faster …
