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Jan 12, 2018 12:04:46   #
dhowland
 
timkramer wrote:
Interesting and quick article that seems to resonate what a lot of folks are saying. Definitely a conundrum when it comes to the different lenses. I just need to get out of my own head and focus (no pun intended) on taking pictures and not so much on what lens I DON'T have with me. :)


yeah! do it!!

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Jan 12, 2018 12:35:10   #
sirlensalot Loc: Arizona
 
Would go with the 85mm for people, the 35mm for everything else. When you mentioned "close-ups" perhaps a 60mm macro lens will do it all.

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Jan 12, 2018 12:42:30   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
timkramer wrote:
I have a 35mm 1.8G and an 85mm 1.8G and where I have always struggled is which is the better lens to use as the "main" one when traveling or your general walk around lens. It never fails that when I have my 35, I am thinking it would have been great to also have the 85, and vice-versa. I primarily like taking pictures of landscapes, buildings, people walking by, etc. I also like taking close ups, but neither seem very good at close distances. Great lenses but just wondering what people use as their primary set up. I use either my D300 or D7100 with either/both lenses.
I have a 35mm 1.8G and an 85mm 1.8G and where I ha... (show quote)
Yes, you're correct, it would be a benefit of having both at hand at most times! So, you might consider getting a zoom, if carrying two lenses and zooming with your feet does not suit you well!

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Jan 12, 2018 14:15:56   #
franksfun Loc: Bucks County PA
 
I use my 24-105 F4 about 80% of the time. We are!

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Jan 12, 2018 18:43:27   #
Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.
 
timkramer wrote:
I have a 35mm 1.8G and an 85mm 1.8G and where I have always struggled is which is the better lens to use as the "main" one when traveling or your general walk around lens. It never fails that when I have my 35, I am thinking it would have been great to also have the 85, and vice-versa. I primarily like taking pictures of landscapes, buildings, people walking by, etc. I also like taking close ups, but neither seem very good at close distances. Great lenses but just wondering what people use as their primary set up. I use either my D300 or D7100 with either/both lenses.
I have a 35mm 1.8G and an 85mm 1.8G and where I ha... (show quote)


35mm without a doubt.

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Jan 12, 2018 18:50:50   #
waterford Loc: Perth West Australia
 
I am a newbie here so please forgive any transgressions in protocol.

I shoot with a Nikon D750 and have both 85 and 35 mm Primes but my walk around lens is a 24 - 70mm f2.8

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Jan 12, 2018 18:54:03   #
Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.
 
waterford wrote:
I am a newbie here so please forgive any transgressions in protocol.

I shoot with a Nikon D750 and have both 85 and 35 mm Primes but my walk around lens is a 24 - 70mm f2.8


I think that the OP only carries primes, those were the only options he offered.

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Jan 16, 2018 18:54:27   #
Michael71
 
Take both cameras.

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Jan 24, 2018 01:08:11   #
wj cody Loc: springfield illinois
 
timkramer wrote:
I have a 35mm 1.8G and an 85mm 1.8G and where I have always struggled is which is the better lens to use as the "main" one when traveling or your general walk around lens. It never fails that when I have my 35, I am thinking it would have been great to also have the 85, and vice-versa. I primarily like taking pictures of landscapes, buildings, people walking by, etc. I also like taking close ups, but neither seem very good at close distances. Great lenses but just wondering what people use as their primary set up. I use either my D300 or D7100 with either/both lenses.
I have a 35mm 1.8G and an 85mm 1.8G and where I ha... (show quote)


my choice is always the 35mm lens on my leica

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Jan 24, 2018 01:21:39   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
timkramer wrote:
I have a 35mm 1.8G and an 85mm 1.8G and where I have always struggled is which is the better lens to use as the "main" one when traveling or your general walk around lens. It never fails that when I have my 35, I am thinking it would have been great to also have the 85, and vice-versa. I primarily like taking pictures of landscapes, buildings, people walking by, etc. I also like taking close ups, but neither seem very good at close distances. Great lenses but just wondering what people use as their primary set up. I use either my D300 or D7100 with either/both lenses.
I have a 35mm 1.8G and an 85mm 1.8G and where I ha... (show quote)


I think that if I were shooting primes I'd find a way to carry one or two extras for just this reason. At the present time I use a 24-70 as my primary lens because of the flexibility of a zoom, but I could see the advantages of shooting with primes.

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