Am I the only one?
Dec 29, 2018 10:32:31 #
I remember my first film camera came with a 50mm lens that was all I had.I didn't know much about photography then, shot everything with that lens.My how things have changed.So many choices .😊
Dec 29, 2018 10:38:59 #
WesIam wrote:
I remember my first film camera came with a 50mm lens that was all I had.I didn't know much about photography then, shot everything with that lens.My how things have changed.So many choices .😊
The same with me. My favorite lens is still the 50mm
Dec 29, 2018 12:00:40 #
Anhanga Brasil
Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
No, you are not. A 50 is now at my camera, but this morning i was considering
replace it by a 24 mm (Vivitar, Nikon mount with adapter). Could not read all
topics yet...
replace it by a 24 mm (Vivitar, Nikon mount with adapter). Could not read all
topics yet...
Dec 29, 2018 12:05:56 #
That's a very good idea! I've done the same, and, yes, it changes your view of the world.
Dec 29, 2018 13:03:57 #
PRC-NH
Loc: New Hampshire
Was that Chris Marquardt's book on Wide-Angle Photography? It's on my Amazon wish list. Recommend Y/N?
Dec 29, 2018 14:25:59 #
Guess I am in the minority.
I only have two lenses for my D7100. An old 24-70 2.8 Nikkor and a newer 70-300. I dont think Ive used the 70-300 more than half a dozen times.
I bought a little Lumix LX100 awhile ago with its fixed 24-70 1.7 Leica lens.
For about 40 years I used a Leica M3 (and still have 2 of them) with a 50 and 135 lens, so I find the 24-70 range a luxury I guess and it mostly suits most of that I want to capture.
I only have two lenses for my D7100. An old 24-70 2.8 Nikkor and a newer 70-300. I dont think Ive used the 70-300 more than half a dozen times.
I bought a little Lumix LX100 awhile ago with its fixed 24-70 1.7 Leica lens.
For about 40 years I used a Leica M3 (and still have 2 of them) with a 50 and 135 lens, so I find the 24-70 range a luxury I guess and it mostly suits most of that I want to capture.
Dec 29, 2018 20:03:23 #
Chico 1948
Loc: Cincinnati
I have the 24-120mm on my D750 most of the time. I do use a 50mm but find that I am spoiled with my zoom. I like the idea of focusing (no pun intended) on one focal length to experiment and learn.
Dec 30, 2018 06:15:48 #
WesIam wrote:
I often pick a lens from my collection and put it on my camera for weeks at a time. It is my way of learning each lens and shooting and adjusting to different situations. This has been a good learning for me. I have gotten away from what some call a walk around lens. Am I the only one?
I have solved all the angst about what lens to use. It's like a lady and the anguish of what dress to wear. I only have a lens. A 28-300. It works for me and the sun comes up every morning.
Dec 30, 2018 06:40:01 #
WesIam wrote:
I often pick a lens from my collection and put it on my camera for weeks at a time. It is my way of learning each lens and shooting and adjusting to different situations. This has been a good learning for me. I have gotten away from what some call a walk around lens. Am I the only one?
I keep the 24-105 on all the time.
Guess I don't have that many lenses where tat is a problem.
1 WA, 1 Telephoto, 1 Macro and 1 Fisheye round it out. what I own.
The other lenses I use are rentals as they are expensive or not justifiable to spend the money on.
Dec 30, 2018 07:01:51 #
WesIam wrote:
I often pick a lens from my collection and put it on my camera for weeks at a time. It is my way of learning each lens and shooting and adjusting to different situations. This has been a good learning for me. I have gotten away from what some call a walk around lens. Am I the only one?
Exactly. Whatever lens ends up on my camera that day will be the walkaround lens du jour.
Dec 30, 2018 07:16:17 #
From what I can tell, experienced photographers do exactly as you do, in order to familiarize themselves with a new lens.
As for a walkaround lens, a different although related topic, it depends on your intentions in doing photography.
This discussion of the topic I generally agree with: "The Best Canon General Purpose Lens." A quote from the discussion: "Typically: This is the lens that you leave on your camera for everyday needs."
My walkaround kit: Canon T7i with the Canon 17-85mm zoom lens mounted to it. I include a Canon 480EX II flash unit. I carry all gear in one bag (with a sling strap) that holds accessories, too. I travel light: No tripod (because unnecessary), no backpack, etc. With this kit, I can do most all general photography for my purposes.
When on a road trip doing landscape photography, however, I use a Canon 6D II with the Sigma 24-105mm lens mounted to it. This combo does 95 percent of my landscape photography. I bring along the Sigma 100-400mm zoom lens for the other 5 percent. Sometimes reaching out to a subject at a distance calls for a longer lens.
Happy New Year!
As for a walkaround lens, a different although related topic, it depends on your intentions in doing photography.
This discussion of the topic I generally agree with: "The Best Canon General Purpose Lens." A quote from the discussion: "Typically: This is the lens that you leave on your camera for everyday needs."
My walkaround kit: Canon T7i with the Canon 17-85mm zoom lens mounted to it. I include a Canon 480EX II flash unit. I carry all gear in one bag (with a sling strap) that holds accessories, too. I travel light: No tripod (because unnecessary), no backpack, etc. With this kit, I can do most all general photography for my purposes.
When on a road trip doing landscape photography, however, I use a Canon 6D II with the Sigma 24-105mm lens mounted to it. This combo does 95 percent of my landscape photography. I bring along the Sigma 100-400mm zoom lens for the other 5 percent. Sometimes reaching out to a subject at a distance calls for a longer lens.
Happy New Year!
WesIam wrote:
I often pick a lens from my collection and put it on my camera for weeks at a time. It is my way of learning each lens and shooting and adjusting to different situations. This has been a good learning for me. I have gotten away from what some call a walk around lens. Am I the only one?
Dec 30, 2018 07:29:47 #
Most of my life has been involved with scientific technology. In that professional discipline, one sits studies and thinks clearly and creates Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols. I wrote "cheat sheets" for the technicians. In Photography, the lens and settings are picked to fit the shooting situation.
My DSLR is a scientific instrument, thus I should do the same but do I, ya, I have a couple of "By the Numbers" procedures, but by now I should have a pack of 3x5 cards telling me what to do in each shooting situation. To quote, WesIam, "learning each lens and shooting and adjusting to different situations." From what WesIam learns from each lens weeks long use, gives the knowledge so if going on a landscape shoot which lens and setting are good is known, no sweat, not pondering, just set and shoot. The same would hold for a Botanical garden... closeups of bugs and flowers.... a set lens and setting choice perhaps a 100mm macro.
To answer WesIam's question "am I the only one" [I often pick a lens from my collection and put it on my camera for weeks at a time. It is my way of learning each lens and shooting and adjusting to different situations.] Well, me I still foolishly wet my finger and hold it in the air and think out each time... I know better... what a waste of time and equipment.... WesIam's method is best if he creates his "cheat sheets" .... then again.... there are lots of online pro discussions of how particular shooting challenges should be done. Why did WesIam buy the particular lens without knowing what it would do?
Before one buys a lens, the need should be well defined. WesIam implies buying the lens and then find out what it will do. When I bought my 100mm Macro, I knew specifically why and what the highlights and limitations of that were. Perhaps WesIam has the procedure "Assbackwards" [order or way reverse from the usual.]
My DSLR is a scientific instrument, thus I should do the same but do I, ya, I have a couple of "By the Numbers" procedures, but by now I should have a pack of 3x5 cards telling me what to do in each shooting situation. To quote, WesIam, "learning each lens and shooting and adjusting to different situations." From what WesIam learns from each lens weeks long use, gives the knowledge so if going on a landscape shoot which lens and setting are good is known, no sweat, not pondering, just set and shoot. The same would hold for a Botanical garden... closeups of bugs and flowers.... a set lens and setting choice perhaps a 100mm macro.
To answer WesIam's question "am I the only one" [I often pick a lens from my collection and put it on my camera for weeks at a time. It is my way of learning each lens and shooting and adjusting to different situations.] Well, me I still foolishly wet my finger and hold it in the air and think out each time... I know better... what a waste of time and equipment.... WesIam's method is best if he creates his "cheat sheets" .... then again.... there are lots of online pro discussions of how particular shooting challenges should be done. Why did WesIam buy the particular lens without knowing what it would do?
Before one buys a lens, the need should be well defined. WesIam implies buying the lens and then find out what it will do. When I bought my 100mm Macro, I knew specifically why and what the highlights and limitations of that were. Perhaps WesIam has the procedure "Assbackwards" [order or way reverse from the usual.]
Dec 30, 2018 07:44:39 #
WesIam wrote:
I often pick a lens from my collection and put it on my camera for weeks at a time. It is my way of learning each lens and shooting and adjusting to different situations. This has been a good learning for me. I have gotten away from what some call a walk around lens. Am I the only one?
No! I do the same
Dec 30, 2018 07:46:40 #
Dec 30, 2018 07:47:02 #
Sort of. I keep a 28-300mm on my camera most of the time, but I sometimes use something wider - or fish eye.
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