Using a 35 mm lens on a DSLR for travel
Mar 8, 2015 12:40:38 #
I am a big believer in traveling light. When you know what lens you will be shooting with, you can visualize your images properly and then use your natural zoom, your feet, to go in and out. With one prime lens, you may not be able to shoot everything, but almost everything and you will be traveling light and not focused on lenses, bodies, etc. Focus on the image at hand and have a great trip.
rtcary wrote:
With several friends loving their Fuji X100T for t... (show quote)
Mar 8, 2015 12:47:29 #
A 35mm on a full frame is a great do-all lens. I switched to Nikon back around '75. and started with a 35mm Lens. I never owned a 50 until just a few years ago and then because it was a gift. (Still don't use it) Also, if you have a walk around zoom, go back and check your photos. Check the EXIF data and see what range you use the most.
Mar 8, 2015 13:10:15 #
blankmange wrote:
why not a small zoom, say an 18-55?
In February I went to New Orleans. Since I was doing mostly research in libraries I couldn't take much photo equipment. I took only my 24-70mm F/2.8 and my D7100 and I found they were perfect for when I did have time to take photos.
DeAnne
Mar 8, 2015 16:32:15 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
On what camera? If you are using a crop sensor body then a 35 isn't 35 and a 50 isn't 50.
If you are seriously concerned with traveling light and compact then even a fairly inexpensive point and shoot would likely be fine and potentially more versatile for vacation snaps.
If you are seriously concerned with traveling light and compact then even a fairly inexpensive point and shoot would likely be fine and potentially more versatile for vacation snaps.
My son took a p&s to Europe and came back with some excellent photos. Should I ever go my plan is to take a Panasonic Leica bridge camera.
Mar 8, 2015 16:34:58 #
drosegarden wrote:
In February I went to New Orleans. Since I was doing mostly research in libraries I couldn't take much photo equipment. I took only my 24-70mm F/2.8 and my D7100 and I found they were perfect for when I did have time to take photos.
DeAnne
DeAnne
Oh, I like that combination!!! The field of view becomes a little more than 35mm to 100mm without a teleconverter.
Mar 8, 2015 17:36:13 #
Mar 8, 2015 21:16:47 #
rtcary wrote:
With several friends loving their Fuji X100T for t... (show quote)
I've done the tourist bit with a very modest zoom (35-70) and found that to work just fine, even if there were a few shots I'd rather have had a bit more leeway -- never was a big deal, though.
Mar 8, 2015 21:36:43 #
oldtigger wrote:
Has it occurred to you that billions of people enjoy the beauty of this earth every day with nothing but 50mm eyesight?
Is there reason to believe a camera with a normal lens cannot capture these views?
Is there reason to believe a camera with a normal lens cannot capture these views?
:thumbup: :P
Mar 9, 2015 12:48:52 #
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