Challenge: Feb 26-28, 2015: One Lens One Focal Length
Feb 25, 2015 21:00:47 #
Take the One Lens Challenge (http://www.ephotozine.com/article/take-a-one-lens-challenge-this-january-13484 ). Using one camera and one lens was definitely a challenge for me. Any lens will do, but I suggest choosing one you dont use often. If you choose a zoom, stick to only one focal length - no fair using the zoom! You will rediscover how f-stops, ISO and shutter speed relate to each other and the lens you choose. This exercise can affect your reaction time (because youve come to know the lens), improve posture (??!!), improve the technical quality of your photos, make you more creative, and
.5 more important considerations found in this article: ( http://www.photoventure.com/2014/04/18/9-reasons-you-only-need-one-camera-and-one-lens/ )
I chose to use my 18-55 mm kit lens - a lens I seldom use. I chose 55mm for my focal length. Tell us what lens you chose, why and your focal length. Sounds easy, right? I found this was also an exercise in self discipline to maintain that focal length; I wanted to zoom.
Have fun, shoot, show and discover the qualities and limitations of your chosen lens. Cropping and Post Production editing is allowed - just tell us if you did either.
Thank you Mom of 2 for the great job in hosting "Macro and Close-uo" Some super shots and a great hostess.
I chose to use my 18-55 mm kit lens - a lens I seldom use. I chose 55mm for my focal length. Tell us what lens you chose, why and your focal length. Sounds easy, right? I found this was also an exercise in self discipline to maintain that focal length; I wanted to zoom.
Have fun, shoot, show and discover the qualities and limitations of your chosen lens. Cropping and Post Production editing is allowed - just tell us if you did either.
Thank you Mom of 2 for the great job in hosting "Macro and Close-uo" Some super shots and a great hostess.
Feb 25, 2015 21:04:15 #
I do hope you will take a few minutes to read the articles - they give more meaning to the exercise. Here are some "55"s to start out. I am looking forward to your postings and your discoveries. Let the fun begin.
Favorite coffee cup (cropped). Sat at my desk and just did some shooting
Drawer of pens
Looked up - an old rug beater hanging from the old white nob wiring (new wiring, saved the nobs)
Liked the shallow DOF I could get at 55
Wider angle (but I really wanted to zoom in - it was hard not to!
Feb 25, 2015 21:12:13 #
Feb 25, 2015 21:12:30 #
Captured this with a 50mm lens at sunset in the central valley of California.
Feb 25, 2015 21:14:38 #
Clive22 wrote:
Captured this with a 50mm lens at sunset in the central valley of California.
Do you use this lens a lot? It did a great job on the sunset, Clive.
Feb 25, 2015 21:20:52 #
Thank you, Pat! I happened to use it because of the low light and moving car the shot needed a fast shutter speed. I use a 40mm f2.8 more often, a 28-135mm or 50-200mm more ofter still.
Feb 25, 2015 21:22:16 #
Clive22 wrote:
Oops. Duplicate.
No problem. If you are inclined.one quirky challenge trait is: duplicate post =make up a rhyme. But the poetry police are off tonight so, only if you want to wax poetic :)
Feb 25, 2015 21:24:22 #
Clive22 wrote:
Thank you, Pat! I happened to use it because of the low light and moving car the shot needed a fast shutter speed. I use a 40mm f2.8 more often, a 28-135mm or 50-200mm more ofter still.
This is important info for folks. I generally use a 50-200 as a "walk around" so sticking to a different lens and exploring it's abilities and limits was really a good thing for me.
Feb 25, 2015 21:25:03 #
Feb 25, 2015 21:25:34 #
Clive22 wrote:
Thank you, Pat! I happened to use it because of the low light and moving car the shot needed a fast shutter speed. I use a 40mm f2.8 more often, a 28-135mm or 50-200mm more ofter still.
Really does a nice job.
Feb 25, 2015 21:27:08 #
Roadrunner wrote:
Shot these in a car wash. at 35 mm with a 17-50 Tamron in Manual.
Like how it captured the water from droplets through to sheets. The red and the sunglasses add a bit of interest.
Feb 25, 2015 21:27:32 #
Hey Pat. Seems we are on the same wave length with our choice of lens. I, like you, don't use it very often. Can't wait to get out tomorrow and shoot our winter wonderland going on outside. Any suggestions on shooting snow? I somehow think you have some experience in that area?haha
Feb 25, 2015 21:29:10 #
Thanks Pat for hosting another great challenge. It sounds like great fun and a wonderful experience. I just purchased a 50mm and want to put it to the test. I will try using it tomorrow.
Sunny
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Feb 25, 2015 21:29:27 #
This is what I get when I click on your second link:
This is somewhat embarrassing, isnt it?
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Feb 25, 2015 21:29:38 #
Mom of 2 wrote:
Hey Pat. Seems we are on the same wave length with our choice of lens. I, like you, don't use it very often. Can't wait to get out tomorrow and shoot our winter wonderland going on outside. Any suggestions on shooting snow? I somehow think you have some experience in that area?haha
Think I'd have to say google "photography snow" There are some excellent articles. Morning often = more blue cast. Can compensate in post. But snow is one thing that confuses the sensor, so you would do well to check out an article first.
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