Walk around lens again, lets be clear here.
Jul 17, 2017 09:10:49 #
Yes it depends but I think they were just looking for a few ideas about lens that fottoggers usually grab when they just want an all purpose lens?
Jul 17, 2017 09:11:04 #
I have been a photographer since sixth grade in 1966. During that time I have had all sorts of cameras and lenses. Sadly, I have missed too many pictures because it took too much time to find the right lens in my backpack for the picture my mind envisioned. Now, with great zoom lenses, I can walk around all day, all week, all month, all year with my Tamron 18-300mm on my camera and never miss that shot. Sometimes I might have to crop in Photoshop, but at least I got the shot! Thus, my walk around lens is a Tamron 18-300mm. That's all, folks!
Jul 17, 2017 09:16:59 #
I want one of those 10-3000mm lenses that "par4fore" wrote about- now that it a great idea for a walk around lens!!! Yes I know I'm being a jokester!
Jul 17, 2017 09:17:19 #
Depends on where I will be walking about. Different locales offer different opportunities and challenges that must be considered before-hand.
Jul 17, 2017 09:30:23 #
My walk around lens is the Tamron 16-300, and mounted on my Canon 70D. I love this lens and got some really great photo's when I was in Italy back in April.
Jul 17, 2017 09:33:31 #
IMHO .. "walk around lens" .. is NOT a lens that you'd use in a studio (if you had a choice of any lens) .. it isn't a 'first' choice for macro pics,
you probably wouldn't choose it if you a a 'specific' goal ... but then if you are doing any of those things, you aren't 'walking around watching for a shot here or there or anywhere in particular.
For myself I have had problem with Dust and spray and cat hairs getting into my camera and lenses due to constantly needing to change lenses
I use a very good wide zoom ... 18-300 mm (for example) ... unless I'm doing something specific. Because the lens is very good and the camera it is on
is 'very good' .. I can take really amazing photos of almost anything almost anywhere. So IMHO a "walk around lens" is a high end wide zoom.
you probably wouldn't choose it if you a a 'specific' goal ... but then if you are doing any of those things, you aren't 'walking around watching for a shot here or there or anywhere in particular.
For myself I have had problem with Dust and spray and cat hairs getting into my camera and lenses due to constantly needing to change lenses
I use a very good wide zoom ... 18-300 mm (for example) ... unless I'm doing something specific. Because the lens is very good and the camera it is on
is 'very good' .. I can take really amazing photos of almost anything almost anywhere. So IMHO a "walk around lens" is a high end wide zoom.
Jul 17, 2017 09:36:35 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Me thinks that people want a lens that works like their eye, from wide angle and on to telescope. When I see the term walk around lens, I immediately think snapshooter, the realm where most of us amateurs reside. Sometimes we get lucky but mostly we just take snapshots. Point, shoot, evaluate later. I only have four lenses, rarely use more than two, but I also like to go out with one that I don't use very often and take snapshots, just to get some experience with it. It forces you into a different way of thinking, I think.
Jul 17, 2017 09:59:14 #
Jul 17, 2017 10:01:58 #
I see questions here all the time like that, like when someone post asking about the best camera/lens for say a safari or cruise or even a first camera. This is why a camera store is so helpful, you can talk one on one and quickly get to the camera you need for what you want to do.
I agree about a walk around lens question, a walk around lens for an urban as opposed to a nature are at opposite ends. Urban is going for more wide to normal maybe mild tele, were as a nature is going to want the zooms up to 300 that will close focus. The 150-600 are not walk around lenses.
I agree about a walk around lens question, a walk around lens for an urban as opposed to a nature are at opposite ends. Urban is going for more wide to normal maybe mild tele, were as a nature is going to want the zooms up to 300 that will close focus. The 150-600 are not walk around lenses.
Jul 17, 2017 10:02:11 #
agreed, its a personal choice on what your collections of lens are, your physical health for carrying more that one camera/one lens and what you look for in shooting. My preference is the canon 24-70 if I carry only one, additions would be a wide lens like the canon 10-22, and my Sigma 70-200 plus an extender. My 50mm is always tucked away. The newer lens seem to be built to cover a better working area, but at retirement, the cost is a factor so I just stick with my collection of about 7 lens. Actually did a small wedding of 100 people on Friday. 95% was shot with the 24-70 with a few done because of the location with the wide lens.
Jul 17, 2017 10:05:41 #
My choice of "walk around lens" depends entirely on where I intend to be walking that day, what I intend to be doing, and how large a kit (including additional lenses!) I feel like carrying that day...
Jul 17, 2017 10:38:44 #
jaycoffman
Loc: San Diego
I think the lead on this thread is basically right--if you are going to ask a question about a walk-around lens it would help the discussion to provide some background. These are questions we should all ask ourselves all the time, What do I want to do with my pictures? What kind of pictures do I like to shoot (landscape, wildlife, macro, people, etc.)? What kind of equipment do I presently have? What are my limitations on space and weight? These simple questions would greatly enhance the discussion and keep it in "focus." (This is not original--many of you ask these questions all the time in order to be able to give a better answer.)
I always try to illustrate my answers by giving examples of how I choose and use my walk-around lens hoping the person asking the question will not necessarily follow me but will think about his/her photography and have a better idea of what lens s/he is thinking about.
I always try to illustrate my answers by giving examples of how I choose and use my walk-around lens hoping the person asking the question will not necessarily follow me but will think about his/her photography and have a better idea of what lens s/he is thinking about.
Jul 17, 2017 11:10:07 #
par4fore wrote:
I have to say, IMO don't ask about a lens to "walk about" without some qualifications. Do you have full frame or DX. Are you trying to get everything from a cruse ship in its entirety to an eagle a mile away, are you shooting everything you see or creating art? Are you documenting everything on a trip or looking for that one in a thousand photo to print?
And as far as giving recommendations 18-300 vs. 200-500 vs 70-200 or a 50mm, it really depends doesn't it??
And as far as giving recommendations 18-300 vs. 200-500 vs 70-200 or a 50mm, it really depends doesn't it??
The answer to this is carry more then one camera. An 18 to 135 on one and a 70 to 300 on the other and a belt pouch to carry a super wide angle and a macro. This is what I do using the Canon version of DX.....Rich
Jul 17, 2017 11:16:28 #
Russelray You are in good company.
Keeping in mind we are all offering advice to support what another fottogger has been struggling with.
I said before and I will repeat it, My choice has become the 16 - 300 Tamron and I have been very happy with the results.
I have the Nikon ( Nikor) 18-200 and 70-300 but the Tamron has been very good for my purposed use.
In Theaters, in stadiums and in general I really like the ability to go WIDE and then LONG with no changes required.
Portraits 85 F1.8 or 2.8 again Nikor.
Good luck on your decisions.
Keeping in mind we are all offering advice to support what another fottogger has been struggling with.
I said before and I will repeat it, My choice has become the 16 - 300 Tamron and I have been very happy with the results.
I have the Nikon ( Nikor) 18-200 and 70-300 but the Tamron has been very good for my purposed use.
In Theaters, in stadiums and in general I really like the ability to go WIDE and then LONG with no changes required.
Portraits 85 F1.8 or 2.8 again Nikor.
Good luck on your decisions.
Jul 17, 2017 11:33:34 #
I agree. I attended a school, some time ago.
Nat Geographic team. One of the instructors ( Mr. White) said one thing that has stuck with me for ever.
NEVER have a lens cap on your lens. Use a good daylight filter, it will protect the glass, and you wont miss the once in a lifetime shot.
I have followed that for about 25 years and been saved so many times with a shot.
Nat Geographic team. One of the instructors ( Mr. White) said one thing that has stuck with me for ever.
NEVER have a lens cap on your lens. Use a good daylight filter, it will protect the glass, and you wont miss the once in a lifetime shot.
I have followed that for about 25 years and been saved so many times with a shot.
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