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Feb 27, 2013 17:48:38 #
I have a d7000 with an 18-200 3.5-5.6 lens as well as a 35mm 1.8 prime lens. I seem to be able to get the same quality results in relatively low light (not nighttime) using PP. I shoot landscape, some interior family gatherings, and and some family portraits.
Do I need both of these lenses? If so, any suggestions on when each would be appropriate to use?
Do I need both of these lenses? If so, any suggestions on when each would be appropriate to use?
Feb 27, 2013 19:31:24 #
You probably don't need both but I would recommend you keep both. The 35mm is a much faster lens than the zoom and I'll venture to say, the image quality is much better with the prime lens.
Feb 27, 2013 20:21:17 #
You will find lots of uses for that 35mm doing indoor or low-light shooting. I would keep it. For outdoors in good light, the zoom will be every bit as good.
Feb 27, 2013 20:25:18 #
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Feb 28, 2013 12:57:53 #
fabfab
Loc: Marietta GA
KEEP it for this reason: Most zoom lenses have barrel or pincushion distortion which will make a door frame look bowed in or out, etc. The 35mm prime does have this problem
Feb 28, 2013 13:11:06 #
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