Lens recommendation
Apr 7, 2018 11:09:15 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
My preference is to build my lens collection on Primes. A wide angle 24MM, Normal 50MM, Mild tele 105 and for tele I use a Tele Zoom 200-500.
Ask away if you have any more question. The reality is Primes will give you the sharpest image compared to a zoom. I also have a Zoom for travel convenience so I am not constantly changing lenses.
Ask away if you have any more question. The reality is Primes will give you the sharpest image compared to a zoom. I also have a Zoom for travel convenience so I am not constantly changing lenses.
I have many lenses. Most of the ones you mention. But generally I find my 28-300 3.5-5.6 gets the job done as a “go to” lens. There are naysayers that say it isnt low light enough but matched up to my D810 it works well. Primes are good for “specific” settings... your legs become the zoom.
I have all Nikon lenses by choice and cannot comment on other brands.
Apr 7, 2018 11:11:37 #
Golden Rule wrote:
I started out getting the trinity zoom lenses in f2.8. I've been shooting about 5 years now and just got my first prime lens. I started looking at the history of what the typical distance my zoom was at when I shoot and chose a prime closest to that distance. Whatever you choose, make sure to not skimp on the glass!
Amen! Its all in the glass. 👍🏼
Apr 7, 2018 11:56:00 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Give us some more relevant details. What camera system? What intended camera model? What intended use? What focal length(s)?
You can't get a zoom from any system wider than f/2.8 and the f/2.8 models are large and expensive. Is cost an issue in your investigation?
You can't get a zoom from any system wider than f/2.8 and the f/2.8 models are large and expensive. Is cost an issue in your investigation?
Paul, Sigma has f1.8 and F2 zooms out .....
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Apr 7, 2018 12:38:17 #
Not sure what you are expecting, but my everyday lens setup is Nikon D5200, with a Tamron 16-300 zoom, with camera set to APETURE mode! It works great in low light or bright sun! I also have a Prime lens but I never took it out of the box!
Apr 7, 2018 13:00:06 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
If you can't afford a bunch of prime lens then get... (show quote)
I like the 28-300 for its versatility. However, it is both expensive (I bought a used one) and I find it very heavy. Still it is quite useful and sharp enough for such a long range.
Apr 7, 2018 13:04:09 #
I should add, I was replying to a message on the Canon 28-300. The Nikon 28-300 is much cheaper and lighter. I don't think it was as sharp as the Canon, but pretty good. Obviously, you would want the canon lens for a canon camera and the nikon for a nikon camera.
Apr 7, 2018 20:17:09 #
I shoot with two systems, Nikon FX and Olympus 4/3. I have a D810 body and a E-M5(1). My lens are mostly primes but I do have 3 Nikon zooms for convenience, all are constant f/2.8 aperture. I generally shoot aperture priority because aperture is my primary concern. My Olympus glass is also mainly primes with a 12-40mm f/2.8 and a 40-150mm f/2.8. My main subjects are landscapes and scenics and I need DOF control. There are as many opinions as there are photographers, so the preceding is just “me”.
Apr 8, 2018 20:05:30 #
MRHooker2u wrote:
I am starting to research different lenses and would like to know whether to focus (no pun intended) on a prime lens versus a zoom lens. Thanks!
If I were allowed to own only one lens and I owned a crop sensor camera the lens would be a zoom in the 18-135mm neighborhood. If I owned a full frame the focal length would be around 28-210. Either of these combinations would cover 85%+ of the photos I like to take. If I did not own any camera or lens and could only have one it would be either a point and shoot that covers the above focal lengths or a crop sensor with the 18-135mm. My 2¢ worth.
Apr 9, 2018 08:07:44 #
jerryc41 wrote:
<snip> "Zooming with your feet" isn't a practical way to take pictures.
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Also, zooming with your feet is very different than using a longer focal length. Zooming in gives you a different compression.
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