There is no such thing as a walk-about lens
Jun 24, 2017 19:18:58 #
Too much thought being given here. I don't personally use such terms. I prefer to think in terms of what I plan to shoot today, grab one of my several cameras, grab a lens best suited for the planned shooting, then haul ass to the event. Is that a "walk-about" event? No, I think it is a "haul-ass" event! Y'all have at it!!!
Jun 24, 2017 20:22:50 #
Delderby wrote:
Like most other things in photography – I believe... (show quote)
18-105 is my walk about, please don't take it away....
Jun 24, 2017 21:49:41 #
For me, the walk-about lens is the 50mm f1.4 + D750 bc I never get tired of carrying it as I walk about! I can shoot in practically any amount light with a little bit of ISO, and it is plenty sharp enough if I want to crop later. If I need zoom, I use my feet!! I can shove it in a messenger bag or small backpack when I need to. Any lens is a compromise, and for me the 50mm f1.4 is awesome when I travel in the city (day or night), hiking, and indoors. To each, your own ...
Jun 24, 2017 22:41:24 #
Kiron Kid wrote:
A lens of that range would be fine for casual snapshots.
Or fine ART - depending on the photographer! The art and craft of photography is not found in the sharpness of the lens. There are a whole lot of lens lab test snobs out there using their very expensive equipment for banal snapshots.
Jun 24, 2017 22:45:42 #
OddJobber wrote:
You're over thinking a non-issue.
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Yep, never saw one walk around. Of course some people have a
"go to" lens also, gotta watch those or they might get away if not
being watched.
Jun 24, 2017 23:33:45 #
I agree with you, I really think the best walkaround lens is the one you have on the camera at the time you take the shot.
CatMarley wrote:
Or fine ART - depending on the photographer! The art and craft of photography is not found in the sharpness of the lens. There are a whole lot of lens lab test snobs out there using their very expensive equipment for banal snapshots.
Jun 24, 2017 23:49:53 #
Because one size does not fill all, a better approach involves a starting question: What does the photographer intend to photograph? The purpose of the photographer in doing his photography will inform him as to which lens he will keep with him on his camera.
The posed question of course assumes photographers walk about carrying a camera and a lens together. Studio photographers may never do so. Etc.
But for a photographer who wishes to walk about ready to take pictures of subjects as they present themselves,
then we could recommend a camera and a lens suitable for that purpose. For example, a lens with a focal range of 24-105mm on a full frame camera will allow a photographer to photograph most subjects he may encounter.
With this approach, this topic does not bear much more discussion.
The posed question of course assumes photographers walk about carrying a camera and a lens together. Studio photographers may never do so. Etc.
But for a photographer who wishes to walk about ready to take pictures of subjects as they present themselves,
then we could recommend a camera and a lens suitable for that purpose. For example, a lens with a focal range of 24-105mm on a full frame camera will allow a photographer to photograph most subjects he may encounter.
With this approach, this topic does not bear much more discussion.
Delderby wrote:
Like most other things in photography – I believe... (show quote)
Jun 24, 2017 23:59:35 #
CatMarley wrote:
Or fine ART - depending on the photographer! The art and craft of photography is not found in the sharpness of the lens. There are a whole lot of lens lab test snobs out there using their very expensive equipment for banal snapshots.
Very true.
Jun 25, 2017 00:20:06 #
My all purpose lens is an Olympus 24-100 4/3 mount for Oly OMD EM 1 which I consider a very good camera and lens combination.
Also have Panny 4/3 50mm f1.2 and Oly 24mm F1.4 primes.
Also have Panny 4/3 50mm f1.2 and Oly 24mm F1.4 primes.
Jun 25, 2017 02:35:11 #
I agree, a bird photographer would have a different general lens than a wildlife photographer and a landscape photographer would have a different general lens than an architectural or sports photographer etc.
Jun 25, 2017 02:43:46 #
IBM wrote:
You got that right , next we will have breakfast s... (show quote)
If your post is for me (the OP) then, as I said, "There is no such thing as a walk-about lens" and of course, that is a statement - not a question!
Jun 25, 2017 08:43:33 #
Jun 25, 2017 10:04:34 #
I have pondered this question and would love to see Nikon or Cannon just put a sticker on the lens and say "This is your walk around lens". Of course that will never happen. It does depend on what you are going to be looking at on your walk around day. For me I visit Disney World quite often and one moment I may be taking a picture of a butterfly. Later I will be photography a parade and after that fireworks. Since I am walking all day going on rides having several other lenses would be cumbersome to carry all day. I use an 18-200 1.1.5-5.6 on my Nikon D300.
I will definitely be following this thread for a while as I have been thinking about looking at getting a newer "walk around lens".
I will definitely be following this thread for a while as I have been thinking about looking at getting a newer "walk around lens".
Jun 25, 2017 11:25:05 #
Everyone has different criteria to go by. Some people will want a superzoom and not be all that concerned with image quality. Some of us may be street shooters and prefer a wide angle prime. It's up to individual needs and shooting styles.
Jun 25, 2017 11:36:12 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Yes there is such a thing as a walk about lens. It is the lens you walk around with. ANY LENS.
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