I've done that Tokyo trek before and honestly, 15 miles a day is no joke. You definitely want to be careful about overpacking your bag. If you are worried about the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM being too tight, you might want to consider the Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM instead. It’s significantly smaller, fits your budget perfectly, and gives you that extra bit of width for those narrow streets in Gion. I would suggest staying away from the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM if you plan on doing a lot of night shooting. Japan at night is incredible, and that zoom is gonna struggle hard once the light drops. You'll end up with a lot of noisy, grainy shots because the aperture is just too slow. Just make sure to test whatever you buy before you get on that plane tho. If you go with a prime lens, you just have to be okay with moving your body to get the shot, which kinda sucks when your feet are killing you... but the image quality is so much better. Carrying a heavy zoom for 14 days straight is just gonna make you miserable, ngl. Let me know if you need more tips for the R6!

> Tokyo is a mix of massive skyscrapers and tiny shrines, and swapping lenses while walking 15 miles is a massive pain. Totally agree, but be careful because f/7.1 is really slow for night shots and you dont want blurry memories. If you want to stay safe, I would suggest getting the Canon RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 IS STM for daytime and just grabbing a Canon RF 50mm f1.8 STM for the evening. It fits your budget and ensures you wont miss shots when it gets dark... plus it is tiny.

I caught this thread today and figured I would weigh in since I have spent decades shooting in all sorts of climates. I definitely agree with the previous poster about the importance of having a fast backup for low light; relying on a single slow lens is a major gamble when you are halfway across the world. In my experience, reliability is everything on a trip like this:

• Stick with any native Canon RF prime lens for your night walks
• Go with a Canon zoom for the daytime for the best autofocus performance
• Focus on lightweight glass so you actually keep the camera out of the bag Honestly, you cant go wrong with any of the newer Canon RF offerings. They are designed specifically for that R6 sensor and they wont fail you in the field. I always tell people to just get a solid Canon zoom and a quick prime from them. If you want to make sure you are getting the best deal before you fly out, I usually check PriceDropCatch to see if any of the retailers are running last-minute sales. Just grab a fast prime and a standard zoom and you'll be fine.

@Reply #1 - good point! But honestly, I totally disagree about sticking only to primes for a first trip to Japan! You need the range. Tokyo is a mix of massive skyscrapers and tiny shrines, and swapping lenses while walking 15 miles is a massive pain. Trust me, the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM is absolutely amazing for this. People complain about the slow aperture, but the R6 sensor is a beast at high ISO. You can crank it to 6400 or even 12800 and the photos still look fantastic! Plus, that lens is super light and fits right in your budget. It covers every single street scenario from wide landscape shots in Kyoto to zooming in on details. Dont overthink the f-stop too much... the stabilization is killer and it makes the whole experience way more fun than being stuck at one focal length!