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We are going on holiday in a few days and there is room in the bag for my (Fuji X-T5) camera and possibly 2 lenses.
I was thinking of taking my 18-135 as while it's not the sharpest it covers a great range, and possibly something wider, like the Viltrox 13mm.
It's a family holiday, it'll be very hot so I don't want to be too laden, so anyone got any experience of Kos and what places to visit both in and outside the town - we are staying a few metres from the harbour.
Thanks!
 
I think you have got it covered with those two, my 18-135 is by goto walkabout lens.
Just don't forget a polarizing filter
 
If you have the 10-24, I'd take that over the 13mm prime. Like Chris, the 18-135 is my walkabout lens but I cheat and have the 10-24 on an X-Pro1 and the 100-400 (with a 1.4x telecon) on an X-H1, with the 18-135 on the X-T2. If I'm only "allowed" one, I take the Sony RX-100vi instead!
 
I'd want a fast prime more than a super-wide, for those shots where you just need some background blur and a do-it-all zoom won't hack it.
 
No 10-24 here, nor a polarizing filter, but I do have a very small Viltrox 33mm f1.4 that I might be able to pop into a pocket and a 3 stop filter...
Thanks for your replies!
Anyone got any Kos knowledge?
 
Take plenty of sunscreen and make sure you apply it long enough before exposure to the Sun!
Keep well hydrated - better to keep needing "comfort breaks" than the alternative...
Keep an ear open for Greek voices when looking for decent (authentic) food - they won't spend their money on cr@p!!!
Try foods you're unfamiliar with - they might be a new favourite.
Keep well hydrated and protected against the Sun. Repeated because they're probably the 2 most important points!!!
 
Nod said:
Take plenty of sunscreen and make sure you apply it long enough before exposure to the Sun!
Keep well hydrated - better to keep needing "comfort breaks" than the alternative...
Keep an ear open for Greek voices when looking for decent (authentic) food - they won't spend their money on cr@p!!!
Try foods you're unfamiliar with - they might be a new favourite.
Keep well hydrated and protected against the Sun. Repeated because they're probably the 2 most important points!!!
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I appreciate your advice Nod but was hoping more for more about places to go - we've been to Zante and Kalymnos a few times and lived in Spain for ten years so have a basic idea of Mediterranean life...! That said, suntan lotion and hydration can't be repeated too often.
Hope that doesn't sound ungrateful in any way...
 
Not at all, Steve. I'm not familiar with Kos so can't offer specific advice.
A boat trip (or 2) if the weather cooperates would be my choice for one or 2 days and will provide some different views of the coast - if you're that close to the harbour, you'll be able to see which boats have the smiliest passengers after their trips!
If you enjoy driving on the continent, a day or 2 of car rental would be another of my choices. Much as I enjoy biking here, it's too hot over there to wear decent protective kit and the general standard of Greek island driving is ... unpredictable, at best so I wouldn't go without it.
 
When we were there last year (for the first time - going back again in October) we were staying at Dimitra Beach so about 20 mins from Kos Town. We went into town twice in the week. Avoid a Tuesday - they shut a lot of the archaeological sites on a Tuesday.

We just wandered around and saw plenty - the Odeon and all the western archaeological zone was worth exploring as is the ancient Agora. You can just walk amongst the history. Hippocrates tree was nice to see but a tight space with lots of scaffold holding it up and derelict buildings next to it.

We ate at Mom's Kitchen. Very unassuming but nice authentic Greek food.

You'll definitely want something wide as some of the streets in the old town are narrow with lots to see.

Have a great trip

Neil
 
There’s quite a lot of Roman architecture, Hippocrates Tree, Architecture Museum, Casa Romana, the main town square,marina.
I was there in 2017 and still a lot of earthquake damage but I guess it may well be repaired now.
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da_nige said:
When we were there last year (for the first time - going back again in October) we were staying at Dimitra Beach so about 20 mins from Kos Town. We went into town twice in the week. Avoid a Tuesday - they shut a lot of the archaeological sites on a Tuesday.

We just wandered around and saw plenty - the Odeon and all the western archaeological zone was worth exploring as is the ancient Agora. You can just walk amongst the history. Hippocrates tree was nice to see but a tight space with lots of scaffold holding it up and derelict buildings next to it.

We ate at Mom's Kitchen. Very unassuming but nice authentic Greek food.

You'll definitely want something wide as some of the streets in the old town are narrow with lots to see.

Have a great trip

Neil
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Brilliant, many thanks Neil - Mom's kitchen will be put on a list and Tuesday will be spent on a beach!
 
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