What Is A Walk Around Lens?
Aug 8, 2021 00:52:43 #
mundy-F2
Loc: Chicago suburban area
Delderby wrote:
There is nothing wrong with a lively discussion on our likes, dislikes and suggestions.
More to the point, we do not need sexist comment.
More to the point, we do not need sexist comment.
Nor do we need poor comments about other groups of people. Sine I am from MARS, my skinn is green. As a result of my skin colors, peole laugh at me make fun of me all the time at my own expense, but it does not bother me. So rather that direct poor comments to others, pass them my way and I will deal with they in an expeditious manner.
Mundy
Aug 8, 2021 06:50:07 #
Delderby wrote:
There is nothing wrong with a lively discussion on our likes, dislikes and suggestions.
More to the point, we do not need sexist comment.
More to the point, we do not need sexist comment.
I'm sure the comment was not meant to be sexist and should not be taken as such.
Aug 8, 2021 08:14:45 #
DaveO wrote:
I'm sure the comment was not meant to be sexist and should not be taken as such.
It was meant. How else could you take it?
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Aug 8, 2021 23:19:08 #
Joan DC
Loc: Washington DC
Dean37 wrote:
Could be many different lenses. The choices are dependent on the type of photography a person does.
For me my cell phone has 3 different lenses.
My bridge camera has a f/2.0-4 28-200 lens.
My D300 has an 18-200.
It depends on what I have with me.
For me my cell phone has 3 different lenses.
My bridge camera has a f/2.0-4 28-200 lens.
My D300 has an 18-200.
It depends on what I have with me.
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Aug 8, 2021 23:24:08 #
Joan DC
Loc: Washington DC
It depends on what you want to shoot. I prefer a long lens; others wide. Depends, as I said, on what you want to shoot. The 28-200 on the D300 was my choice — and other pros thought so too. In fact Nikon ran out of them several years ago. Then there was a waiting line. Nothing you can’t shoot with that lens.
May 28, 2022 18:25:12 #
Mac wrote:
I have always thought of a walk around lens as a compact, light weight, general purpose lens to carry on strolls and take on picnics, etc. Something like 24-85mm or 28-105mm.
Lately I’ve seen recommendations like 18-400mm or 28-300mm which strikes me as overkill for a walk. They seem to me more like one size fits all lenses.
Is there a consensus on what makes a good walk around lens?
Lately I’ve seen recommendations like 18-400mm or 28-300mm which strikes me as overkill for a walk. They seem to me more like one size fits all lenses.
Is there a consensus on what makes a good walk around lens?
IMO a walk around lens should be light and compact, and generally is not geared toward any specific photo goal or event, but more of a target of oppurtunity lens. I have used 18-55, 28-80 and 35-105 and all pretty much do the job. I have a 28-300 that pretty much covers the majority of situations, but is too heavy to qualify. Anyway, that is what I would define as a walk around lens.
May 28, 2022 18:28:06 #
Tote1940
Loc: Dallas
How much bulk and weight you are willing to carry around vs. to be caught without right lens in good photo opportunity
iPhone serves me well then Z50 with zoom
iPhone serves me well then Z50 with zoom
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May 28, 2022 19:24:10 #
Mac wrote:
I have always thought of a walk around lens as a compact, light weight, general purpose lens to carry on strolls and take on picnics, etc. Something like 24-85mm or 28-105mm.
Lately I’ve seen recommendations like 18-400mm or 28-300mm which strikes me as overkill for a walk. They seem to me more like one size fits all lenses.
Is there a consensus on what makes a good walk around lens?
Lately I’ve seen recommendations like 18-400mm or 28-300mm which strikes me as overkill for a walk. They seem to me more like one size fits all lenses.
Is there a consensus on what makes a good walk around lens?
No.
No consensus (except the filter threads should not be larger than a half dollar).
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May 28, 2022 19:41:16 #
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May 28, 2022 21:29:48 #
As if there are not enough REAL and legitimate photographic terms that are important to know and understand and add to that, the plethora of electronic/digital/ computer to compound the situation. Folk have to add slang, strange contractions, abbreviations, initials and crazy new buzzwords to confound, confuse, and unnecessarily complicate simple words and related issues.
I suppose a walk-around lens is one that is convenient for general shootg while travelling on vacation, sightseeing, doing casual street photography, attending a family event, etc. Not too heavy or specialized.
It's the good old days when even some of the finer cameras had a fixed non-interchangeable normal lens in a focal lengh compatible with the film format. The Rolleiflex and many of the other twin les refer camer of the day come to mind. Although the famous Speed Graphic and similar press camera did have interchange gable lenses, most photographed stick with n normal 127 or 135mm lens because les change was not usual convening, One had to change rangefinder cams, use a second set of infinity stops and change optical viewfinder masks. nonetheless, photographers who knew what were doing were coming up with many great shots- they learned to make do with one lens.
Now that y'all know what a "walk-around" lens is the next challenge is defining the "pancake lens" which of course, it's a lens especially desingbed for photographing pancakes- that because has a FLAT fied formula. He kidding- it's a lens with a smaller physical profile so it's easier to walk- around with!
what is the best walk-around lens? Thats' up to you. If you are walking around a race track, a hockey rink, or a baseball field, and want to fill your frame with the action, a telephoto lens may be your choice, If you are walking and a boxing ring, at ringside and yo wat to capture the punches- it gonna be a wide angel. And then there are distances and a perspective issue- you'll have to decide.
I miss the good old days when the crowd in photography called developed "soup, and fixer "hypo"! I fear it's gotten to the point where our photographic language is becoming encrypted to be deciphered by the newcommers- some kind of initiation ritual!
I suppose a walk-around lens is one that is convenient for general shootg while travelling on vacation, sightseeing, doing casual street photography, attending a family event, etc. Not too heavy or specialized.
It's the good old days when even some of the finer cameras had a fixed non-interchangeable normal lens in a focal lengh compatible with the film format. The Rolleiflex and many of the other twin les refer camer of the day come to mind. Although the famous Speed Graphic and similar press camera did have interchange gable lenses, most photographed stick with n normal 127 or 135mm lens because les change was not usual convening, One had to change rangefinder cams, use a second set of infinity stops and change optical viewfinder masks. nonetheless, photographers who knew what were doing were coming up with many great shots- they learned to make do with one lens.
Now that y'all know what a "walk-around" lens is the next challenge is defining the "pancake lens" which of course, it's a lens especially desingbed for photographing pancakes- that because has a FLAT fied formula. He kidding- it's a lens with a smaller physical profile so it's easier to walk- around with!
what is the best walk-around lens? Thats' up to you. If you are walking around a race track, a hockey rink, or a baseball field, and want to fill your frame with the action, a telephoto lens may be your choice, If you are walking and a boxing ring, at ringside and yo wat to capture the punches- it gonna be a wide angel. And then there are distances and a perspective issue- you'll have to decide.
I miss the good old days when the crowd in photography called developed "soup, and fixer "hypo"! I fear it's gotten to the point where our photographic language is becoming encrypted to be deciphered by the newcommers- some kind of initiation ritual!
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May 28, 2022 23:27:38 #
Surely a walk around lens should go with a walk around camera - how about a Panasonic G3 or G5 with a 14-42 PZ (power zoom) X series pancake lens? 
May 29, 2022 00:57:17 #
May 29, 2022 03:51:53 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
In any event this post has been walking around for nine months. 
May 29, 2022 09:55:05 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
In any event this post has been walking around for nine months.
I was surprised to see it revived.
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