I have an amateur question about expanding ones lens collection/assortment. In the Sony lens models (and all camera vendors for that matter), there are a number from which to choose. My initial kit has a distance zoom lens and a medium range lens. Previously with a Canon model I began to add lenses, and I added a wide angle lens and I added a longer range zoom lens. Now I know some will say "IT DEPENDS" on what you want to photograph. I was looking at the 90MM FE 2.8 Macro. My thought is 1) I don't own a Macro lens, 2) I may upgrade to a full frame chassis in the future hence the "FE", and 3) a Macro lens might actually draw me to different types of photo opportunities/subjects because of its specific range and qualities. but just like a plumber or a painter, who have different wrenches and different brushes to provide a tool set for different jobs/projects, is there an initial list of "Must Have" lenses, these types of lens/range options to just set the foundation for a good photo selection? I shoot mostly outdoors, landscapes, sunsets, and bird shots on the water. Let me know if you have any ideas on how to choose the next "must have" lens to add to the portfolio and why. I am aware this may be a rather odd question, and no I don't have unlimited funds, which is another reason to be selective about where to expand the lens options. But if I get some gift cash, I will probably want to get another lens, so let me know your thoughts on creating the tool kit of lenses. thanks.

I try to avoid using cliches. Two that I especially don't like are, "I'm sorry for your loss," and "My thoughts and prayers are with you."

I first heard the "loss" one at a hospital when a had relative died, and I immediately thought it sounded like a canned phrase. Now, I hear it all the time on TV and in real life. You don't know what to say, so you push the button and get, "Sorry..."

"Thoughts and prayers" has become another automatic push-button response. It's about half a step better than saying nothing at all. Saying something original, from the heart, is always better. It won't sound polished or rehearsed, and as a result, it will sound sincere.

My two cents.

Right now I use a Nikon D5600. Lately I've been wanting to change that. I spend a majority of my shooting time indoors. Poorly lit especially for macro work. I've been wanting to acquire a speedlight that can function both off and on camera but due to the limitations of the D5600, I have no wireless options without the use of rediculous adapters. I also feel it doesn't handle ISO700+ too well but i've'nt had experience with any other bodies to really judge. My budget is $1.3k at the highest, up to $800 comfortably. What would you guys say would be a good next step?

Hi I am going to Antarctica in 14 months time, including the Falklands and South Georgia. I have a Nikon D750, which I will use as my 2nd camera I wish to purchase either a Nikon D850 or a Nikon Z7 as my main camera. Which should I choose I have a Nikon 24-70 mm and Nikon 70-200 mm lens, as well as my favourite travel lens, a Nikon 28-300 mm lens.

Of course I can keep the D750 and use my Nikon D700 as 2nd camera I really want to get good quality photos, mainly for personal use. My two cameras have been all over the world and I am reasonably happy with my results. The size of the photos of some of these new cameras worry me though, as 45 megapixels is pretty big, but fantastic quality. I am willing to bite the bullet though, as the newer cameras have fantastic qualities

I hope someone can help me with my dilemma. I look forward to reading your replies.

All of the aforementioned "gourmet" delights have enough (bad)cholesterol, sodium, sugar and trans- fats to kill an elephant. A steady diet of theses FAST food will lead to a SLOW death. They'll do y'all in from from heart disease, stroke or morbid obesity.

HOWEVER, seems that Mc Ds is a client of mine through one of the ad agencies I shoot for. So in the interest of political correctness and cash flow, I have to opt for their ANGUS BURGER- YUMMY!- it actually resembles MEAT!

There is an urban legend that circulates up here in Canada- about KFC. Seems a certain kinda undesirable rodent managed get breaded and subsequently fell in o the pressure fryer at one on the Colonel's fine outlets.Then is was served up to a customer! My kids and grandkids always say "let's go out for some KFR- "Kentucky Fried Rat"! Ever since then I fry my own chickens thank you very much!

Well- there's always TOFU burgers- when I was a kid and got bored in class, I used to chew on my pencil erasers and as a result I developed a taste for all of theses fux-burgers- UGH!

Pictures to follow! BURP!