What Lens
Mar 27, 2018 08:49:37 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
sanddog83 wrote:
I cant carry everything with me all the time so what would you carry as a lens for a go to lens ...
For snapshootimg without pre-planning, I like my 35mm F1.8 on my D7000 because it approximates my eye's field of view and forces me into a more disciplined approach from the get-go. Plus it's a good low light lens.
Mar 27, 2018 08:53:09 #
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Mar 27, 2018 09:02:08 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
sanddog83 wrote:
I cant carry everything with me all the time so what would you carry as a lens for a go to lens ...
When ever I do out, I always carry a P&S with me only for stand by for anything comes out, but if is is a special planned outing for photography, I will only bring what lens/lenses I need for the taste. I don't have so called "go to lens".
Mar 27, 2018 09:02:30 #
"I cant carry everything with me all the time so what would you carry as a lens for a go to lens ..."
It all depends on the kind of subjects to be photographed. My go to lens with the DX format is the Nikon 18-200 VR. It is 28-105 AF-D with my FX camera.
Lately companies like Tamron have introduced lenses like the 18-300 and 18-400. Although you should not expect quality throughout all the focal lengths due to optical compromises those lenses are pretty good as walk around lenses.
It all depends on the kind of subjects to be photographed. My go to lens with the DX format is the Nikon 18-200 VR. It is 28-105 AF-D with my FX camera.
Lately companies like Tamron have introduced lenses like the 18-300 and 18-400. Although you should not expect quality throughout all the focal lengths due to optical compromises those lenses are pretty good as walk around lenses.
Mar 27, 2018 09:40:16 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
sanddog83 wrote:
I cant carry everything with me all the time so what would you carry as a lens for a go to lens ...
One that fits the camera, which you have not identified.
Mar 27, 2018 09:41:58 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
gvarner wrote:
For snapshootimg without pre-planning, I like my 35mm F1.8 on my D7000 because it approximates my eye's field of view and forces me into a more disciplined approach from the get-go. Plus it's a good low light lens.
Interesting. I use my Canon 35mm f/2 IS USM on my crop sensor Canon 7D Mark II very often when I'm out and about for exactly the same reasons. I find that limited to a single focal length forces me to look at potential subjects differently and as a result I capture images that might never had occurred to me if I had the flexibility of a zoom lens.
Mar 27, 2018 09:53:15 #
ELNikkor wrote:
If my wife had a fine set-up like that, SHE'D be my walk-around!
It was mine until I got stupid.
Mar 27, 2018 10:09:03 #
BobT
Loc: southern Minnesota
Have you considered a mirrorless camera? Could be significantly lighter than average DSLR.
Mar 27, 2018 10:18:09 #
On my 7d mk ii I usually walk around with my sigma 70-300 with built in macro or the 70-200.
Mar 27, 2018 11:09:09 #
sanddog83 wrote:
I cant carry everything with me all the time so what would you carry as a lens for a go to lens ...
I carry my 24-70mm lens when in doubt.
Mar 27, 2018 11:12:20 #
sanddog83 wrote:
I cant carry everything with me all the time so what would you carry as a lens for a go to lens ...
I take the Tamron 18-400 lens....Rich
Mar 27, 2018 11:16:16 #
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Mar 27, 2018 11:18:01 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
sanddog83 wrote:
I cant carry everything with me all the time so what would you carry as a lens for a go to lens ...
That depends on you...What you like to shoot, WHEN you like to shoot, etc.
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