A Challenging Question on your choices
Jun 23, 2019 18:06:19 #
Jun 23, 2019 19:39:30 #
Jun 23, 2019 19:47:03 #
[quote=Jagnut07]
Confusion.
Naptown Gaijin wrote:
Thank you for the FIRST COMPLETE REPLY to my question. I really appreciate it.
YOU WIN THE CHALLENGE!!!
What was it you said the first prize was?
YOU WIN THE CHALLENGE!!!
What was it you said the first prize was?
Confusion.
Jun 23, 2019 19:53:20 #
rjaywallace wrote:
Was going by manufacturer’s designated name for the lenses. So I take it your “120mm” has a mfrs marketing name of 60mm? If not, I’m not the one who is confused. Cheers!
The actual native focal length of each of the lenses listed is HALF of what the OP posted. He listed the lenses with the equivalent field of view in 35mm film/full frame digital terms. Once he works with the system for a year or so, he'll forget all about the conversion mess and use the native focal lengths.
Jun 23, 2019 20:25:14 #
burkphoto wrote:
C (70% of my work — a must-own lens)
F (15-20% of my work — a must-own lens)
E (The f/1.7 version is fine, and $1000 less)
D (essential, but I use the Panasonic 30mm more — I do lots of copy work with it)
B (versatile indoors, but pricey for the amount of use I would give it)
G (only version 2 of this... and only for outdoor work in great light)
A (a GREAT lens, but pricey for the amount of use I would give it)
F (15-20% of my work — a must-own lens)
E (The f/1.7 version is fine, and $1000 less)
D (essential, but I use the Panasonic 30mm more — I do lots of copy work with it)
B (versatile indoors, but pricey for the amount of use I would give it)
G (only version 2 of this... and only for outdoor work in great light)
A (a GREAT lens, but pricey for the amount of use I would give it)
Thank you Bill. I was hoping you and Linda of Maine would respond, since I value the opinions of you two very highly. Just to confirm, this is the priority order you would choose for taking lenses on a cruise to do street and travel photos? Most of the reading i have done recommend a 35mm equivalent focal length of 24-50mm, with most folks recommending in the 28-35mm range. The Pany 7-14 f4 would probably only be used indoors, as you suggested. The Pany 35-100 f2.8 is nice, but I just can't see a bunch of use for a Pany 35-100 f2.8 (70-200mm equivalent) lens on the streets in cities. Am I missing something? I chose the Oly for its longer focal length and it allows me to get macro shots without getting so close to the subject, be it a flower or a coin... also want to dupe some slides with it.
Jun 23, 2019 21:59:13 #
aubreybogle
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
I'm sorry, but I find this query somewhat arrogant, irrelevant, and irritating.
Jun 23, 2019 22:50:33 #
I would say that this question would be unnecessary if the OP spends more time behind the camera in similar situation.
Jun 23, 2019 23:24:58 #
Bill P wrote:
I would say that this question would be unnecessary if the OP spends more time behind the camera in similar situation.
Yea, you kinda figure what lens, what ISO, what shutter, ... the more you use the camy.
(I wonder, does the majority rule even if they don't align with his research?)
Jun 23, 2019 23:38:14 #
It is amazing how many people at UHH are 100% self taught and never have to concern themselves with the opinions of others. I would guess these folks never need to read a review, since they are mostly the opinions of others who may or may not be knowledgeable.
But John Donne said:
”No man is an island, entire of itself ..."
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But John Donne said:
”No man is an island, entire of itself ..."
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Jun 24, 2019 00:09:59 #
aubreybogle
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
Bill_de wrote:
It is amazing how many people at UHH are 100% self taught and never have to concern themselves with the opinions of others. I would guess these folks never need to read a review, since they are mostly the opinions of others who may or may not be knowledgeable.
But John Donne said:
”No man is an island, entire of itself ..."
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But John Donne said:
”No man is an island, entire of itself ..."
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I am a self taught photographer starting with 35mm film as a teenager in the mid 50's. I recognize I still have much to learn. The complexity of all the many aspects of photography is an important part of its fascination for me. You are absolutely correct about the value of a community for learning. That is why I participate in this web site. It is how this "challenge" was posed rather than the OP seeking information and insights on the best lens choices that bothered me. I very seldom have a negative comment about a posting. Maybe its just been a long day.
Jun 24, 2019 00:12:22 #
aubreybogle wrote:
Maybe its just been a long day.
We all have them, some last for a week or more.
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Jun 24, 2019 00:36:42 #
Longshadow wrote:
Yea, you kinda figure what lens, what ISO, what shutter, ... the more you use the camy.
(I wonder, does the majority rule even if they don't align with his research?)
Yea, you kinda figure what lens, what ISO, what shutter, ... the more you use the camy.
(I wonder, does the majority rule even if they don't align with his research?)
Of course our opinion means little or nothing. I traveled Italy shooting a bunch of street photos using my Nikon D3 with the 17-35/2.8. How many of you would do that? For me it's perfect.
And yes, I would do that again.
Jun 24, 2019 00:40:34 #
Bill P wrote:
How many of you would do that?
All depends. Share your results with the UHH community to help us make that decision!
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Jun 24, 2019 07:05:53 #
Bill P wrote:
Of course our opinion means little or nothing. I traveled Italy shooting a bunch of street photos using my Nikon D3 with the 17-35/2.8. How many of you would do that? For me it's perfect.
And yes, I would do that again.
And yes, I would do that again.
I wonder how many barf at my walk around being a 18-200...
Jun 24, 2019 12:26:12 #
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