I move to ban the use of the phrase "walk around lens"

Any seconds?

When one leaves the house, apartment, tent, RV, etc. to take pictures I assume they have some idea as to what they will be taking pictures of. Therefore, they will take the lens (or lenses) that is best suited for their needs. So instead of asking what is a good "walk around lens", ask what kind of lens do I need to take great photographs of...... or will the lens I have be sufficient for my needs?


My interpretation of a "Walk Around Lens" is one that is not too big, not too heavy, yet will allow you to take a number of different shots like close-up, distant objects, street scenes, etc. and that you won't have to carry extra lenses just to cover all those possibilities. Therefore, I personally will continue to use those forbidden words. Sorry folks!

Just read two pages talking about "walk around lens" - no discussion what so ever about what the person asking the question will be photographing. Am I the only one who wonders "what the heck is going on?" Cameras that will do everything for us, guess the next quest is for a lens for all purposes, even select the focal length.

Yes, I know that I am probably too late, but at my age nothing is too late (I hope) ;) ;)

Just hope I don't hear the sound of one hand clapping. :roll:

I live a little closer to the equator then Dook, did a beach shoot with a hot young lady rolling in the surf.... No icicles just shear relief, about 95* in the shade.....

I was wondering if other non-American residents have had a massive price hike in postage costs from the US. I am a regular ebay buyer (mainly photographic gear, electronics, & bulk buys of CD/DVD blanks).

Postage is usually free from Hong Kong & Germany. Postage from the UK in reasonable/acceptable, but is absolutely horrendous from the US. I'll quote two examples...

I recently bought a barrel & key for the LH door of my old DeVille. The part was $28-postage to Australia was $32. Today, I was browsing ebay for a Sigma 1.4X TC. I purchased one from Hong Hong. Why?

The same item was available from HK & the US for about the same price. Free postage from HK--$63 postage from the US. Obviously, Aussies won't be buying much from US dealers. US postage to AU used to be about the same as from the UK, but not anymoe.

Anybody else noticed this price hike??

Panasonic was one of the first Camera mfrs to really equip their cameras to not work on third party batteries. This was particularly true in their consortium partnership on the 4/3 and micro 4/3 sensor/lens mount.

I have used the Olympus 4/3 DSLRs since the E1 and E300. While the Panasonics were shutting out 3rd party batteries with great vigor, those who were using Olympus 4/3 were using quite a range of third party batteries, quite comfortably and with good result.