Need help switching to prime lenses
Feb 23, 2016 19:20:15 #
jackm1943 wrote:
Yes, I understand that, and that is exactly the point. Photography Step 1 (for me at least) is to find the exact camera locations, or perspective(s), desired. Step 2 is to frame and crop exactly as desired in-camera using a good zoom. Assuming you don't have a prime lens of the exact needed focal length, the only choices are to move from your desired location (perspective) or crop in PP, neither very satisfactory to me.
I apologize. It sounded like you indicated one would change perspective by zooming to a different field of view - which, of course, does not happen.
Feb 23, 2016 19:45:37 #
CaptainC wrote:
I apologize. It sounded like you indicated one would change perspective by zooming to a different field of view - which, of course, does not happen.
Oh my, no apology needed. I did mostly large format (4x5) prior to going digital, and learned to pick camera locations very carefully. I usually spend more time trying to find the right location than actually taking the picture.
Feb 24, 2016 06:20:03 #
alggomas
Loc: Wales, United Kingdom.
The 70-200 is a good suggestion. If this is going to be a top end lens,
For example an " L " for Canon it will be very heavy.
For example an " L " for Canon it will be very heavy.
Feb 24, 2016 16:18:44 #
Robeng
Loc: California
dck45 wrote:
I'm considering switching from zoom lenses to prim... (show quote)
Hi,
Not sure where you're going or what kind of shape you're in, I suggest you limit what you carry. I've been fortunate enough to be able to travel. Even though I have great lenses and camera bodies I don't bring everything. Actually I limit myself to three lenses. 50mm f1.4 for speed and low light, 16mm-35mm f4 for wide angle and 28mm-300mm for everything else. I know there's a bunch of people out there who doesn't like the 28mm-300mm but I don't care what they think. Just MHO
Feb 28, 2016 21:02:23 #
Kuzano wrote:
Thanks Gene51... appreciate the support. Our photography histories may be somewhat similar. :thumbup: :mrgreen:
No doubt!
There are snapshooters and there are real photographers - for us, it's really easy to tell the difference. :)
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