One lens...one camera challenge....
Oct 28, 2013 14:27:49 #
wtompkins wrote:
Ok, I admit, I usually have a zoom lens on my camera, so I'll play along, and use just my 85mm for the week. We're to post the photos this Friday? In this thread?
True...leave that 85mm on there all week and choose the best 5 from wherever you've gone and taken images...
Hopefully it's gotten you a bit uncomfortable more than a few times by Friday.... :)
Oct 28, 2013 14:30:08 #
I say let's try for a week at first. Post the photos on Friday (I can't do Saturday since I only have dial-up at home, therefore do not use the internet unless it's an emergency). Then, in another week or two, do the challenge again for 2 weeks.
This could get very interesting.....
:D
This could get very interesting.....
:D
Oct 28, 2013 14:34:22 #
wtompkins wrote:
I say let's try for a week at first. Post the photos on Friday (I can't do Saturday since I only have dial-up at home, therefore do not use the internet unless it's an emergency). Then, in another week or two, do the challenge again for 2 weeks.
This could get very interesting.....
:D
This could get very interesting.....
:D
that's good with me...so we meet back here on Friday....hopefully I get outside by then :)
I'm sticking with my 50mm
Oct 29, 2013 00:34:25 #
you left us with a lot of leway, one lens, one camera. my first thought was my sony a-850 aand a sony dt 16-80 cz lens. but it could be any lens from 28-400mm. in my early days all i had was a 50mm fixed lens voitlander plus a flash, i made it for 4 years with that outfit. so in the spirit of your challange, i'll go with the sony a-850 plus the 50mm dt f 1.7.
Oct 29, 2013 04:42:55 #
bull drink water wrote:
you left us with a lot of leway, one lens, one camera. my first thought was my sony a-850 aand a sony dt 16-80 cz lens. but it could be any lens from 28-400mm. in my early days all i had was a 50mm fixed lens voitlander plus a flash, i made it for 4 years with that outfit. so in the spirit of your challange, i'll go with the sony a-850 plus the 50mm dt f 1.7.
Well...I MEANT one FOCAL LENGTH for a week instead of a "do-all-zoom"....context is king. :)
Oct 29, 2013 05:47:21 #
rpavich wrote:
Not slamming anyone so if anyone wants to defend a... (show quote)
An old idea that is a classic challenge and test of a photographers personal (versus technical) prowess. I have never seen one of these exercises that has been anything other than a powerful learning experience, particularly as it relates to the person (versus equipment). You can go so fas as limiting ISO, aperture or shutter speed (or even two of the three) It is an exercise that should be resurrected often. Great idea, Bob!
Oct 29, 2013 05:58:55 #
Mogul wrote:
An old idea that is a classic challenge and test of a photographers personal (versus technical) prowess. I have never seen one of these exercises that has been anything other than a powerful learning experience, particularly as it relates to the person (versus equipment). You can go so fas as limiting ISO, aperture or shutter speed (or even two of the three) It is an exercise that should be resurrected often. Great idea, Bob!
Thanks Mogul!
It's already Tuesday and I haven't taken a shot! Hopefully I'll get out somewhere before Friday! :)
Oct 29, 2013 06:03:00 #
I don't have or use a "do-all-zoom"...maybe use this opportunity to pick up a new lens and have a go with it. By friday?
Oct 29, 2013 06:12:50 #
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Oct 29, 2013 06:22:19 #
John Sexton started his career this way, for 20 years he only had one 4x5 camera and a 150mm lens. I also remember a quote "If you need more than one lens, you are not a photographer"
I once shot wedding this way with a 50mm on my 35mm body, it was the best wedding I ever did.
I once shot wedding this way with a 50mm on my 35mm body, it was the best wedding I ever did.
Oct 29, 2013 06:29:19 #
rpavich wrote:
Not slamming anyone so if anyone wants to defend a... (show quote)
My main lens that is always on the camera is a DX 35mm f1.8. I carry along with me a 105mm 2.8. Most amateurs could not take a picture if they did not play zoom first. I have 6 other prime lens from 17mm to 300 mm for special needs. Do not have a zoom lens anymore.
Oct 29, 2013 06:59:32 #
Bret wrote:
I don't have or use a "do-all-zoom"...maybe use this opportunity to pick up a new lens and have a go with it. By friday?
Lol...no...the idea is to NOT use a zoom lens... :)
The idea is that if you normally have a zoom on your camera...and you are used to framing via twisting that zoom dial...that you put a prime on your lens for a whole week..and get used to seeing and using only one focal length...
Make more sense now?
Oct 29, 2013 07:00:46 #
murm wrote:
Is a 90mm Macro lens ok ?
Any "one focal length" lens is ok...lol.
The idea is that IF you normally use zooms...that you get out of your comfort zone and shoot with only one focal length...that will force you to make do with what you have and concentrate on framing, composition and light, rather than twisting the zoom dial to frame...
Oct 29, 2013 07:02:18 #
cthahn wrote:
My main lens that is always on the camera is a DX 35mm f1.8. I carry along with me a 105mm 2.8. Most amateurs could not take a picture if they did not play zoom first. I have 6 other prime lens from 17mm to 300 mm for special needs. Do not have a zoom lens anymore.
Well...then no need to post any images or take part..this is mainly for zoom users to get used to the "one focal length" idea...if you are already doing that...then it's just a wasted exercise.
PS: I'm an amateur and I don't own a zoom lens...broad characterizations not only aren't accurate, they aren't helpful either...
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