It's still nearly half a kilo (440g) lens. For me the idea of travel Fuji setup is either X100 or one of compact Fujis (X-T20/X-T30 X-E3, X-E2) with a single F2 prime. My X100 has been to America, Asia, Middle East and Europe. My travel setup for next trip is X-E3, 35mm F2 R WR and Manfrotto Pixi.