Photocraig wrote:
But it really means that to get full use of the RP,
I think I'll have to go to the $2400? kit with the
RF 24-105 IS. It is still less than the previous FF
hurdle with a normal Zoom.
Which brings up the question of whether FF
is really relevant today for enthusiast level
photography ... which can be more exacting
than money makers like weddings and such,
I do acknowledge that. More exacting does
NOT mean more more demanding. If APSC
does about 90% of what you tackle, you can
just ignore the other 10%. But with money
maker jobs, you gotta do the whole 100%.
I have absolutely NEVER shot a single frame
for myself at 500/5.6 ... and damnt few on
the job, but I did bag those few as required.
Meanwhile, forums are full of discussion of
which fast 500 or 600mm lens is "best". I'd
use it ONLY at work.
Boring work it was, too: Speakers at very
distant podiums, Amtrack crossing a trestle,
workers repairing over-water bridges shot
from the river bank. Sure, I did a fine job of
all that. I'm proud enuf of it. But the results
do not fascinate me. I'd have never wanted
to bag such shots for any personal reason. I
don't even retain copies of any, no regrets.
I keep that 500 around just as a memento.
It's just part of the no-fun aspect of making
sure I didn't neglect that outlying 10%. And
no you don't wanna buy it. It's low tech :-)
Acoarst the enthusiast doesn't like to forego
the challenge of that 10%, but if the cost is
unreasonable it's better to take a pass. Also,
the FF outfit that can handle the whole 100%
on-the-job can hinder your on-
NO-job stuff.
I will tote, use, and pay for stuff for using on
the job that is stuff I'd be loathe to tote and
use for my personal "serious" photography.
IOW, despite some overlap, I have different
gear for work and play, even serious "play".
So maybe you really need a Fuji or a Lumix.
Know what the BEST thing is about toting a
Lumix ? Easy to tote, yes, but that is not the
BEST thing. Best thing is that "the masses"
see you as a crazy camera toting throwback
with your "very serious" gear, but any photo
geeks or snots you encounter will just sneer
at your "toy" kit. Best of both worlds to me !
YMMV. Time will tell.
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