Dicipline.
Posted 08/10/2009 - 23:23
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If i go out with the camera for pleasure, I always only take one lens. For work, 2 full bags...
Most of the times I take the 31, or the 50. In the last year I have taken the 50-135 out a lot as well.
Probably the best portfolio I've ever done was shot with my dad's K2, and 50mm M in Florence, tri-ex film, and a lot of imagination!
Most of the times I take the 31, or the 50. In the last year I have taken the 50-135 out a lot as well.
Probably the best portfolio I've ever done was shot with my dad's K2, and 50mm M in Florence, tri-ex film, and a lot of imagination!
Posted 09/10/2009 - 00:04
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I used to do this all the time with film.
Always my trusty old ME Super and the SMC 50 1.7 with me, but that was because I only had the one lens for a long time. With the K200 I dont have any AF primes so its mostly the 18-55 kit lens or the tammy 70 - 300.
Regards
PaulM
Always my trusty old ME Super and the SMC 50 1.7 with me, but that was because I only had the one lens for a long time. With the K200 I dont have any AF primes so its mostly the 18-55 kit lens or the tammy 70 - 300.
Regards
PaulM
All cameras are equal but.....
Some are more equal than others
Some are more equal than others
Posted 09/10/2009 - 07:07
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It looks like most single lens walks are made with something longer that normal which on APS is about 35mm?
If I were told I could just one lens that would be the 10-20 and just one prime it would in fact be the 35mm f2 (rather than the 21mm) but just because I love it so much. Or I might use the Sigma 30mm which is just a tiny bit wider.
You can always crop but you can't expand
Mike
If I were told I could just one lens that would be the 10-20 and just one prime it would in fact be the 35mm f2 (rather than the 21mm) but just because I love it so much. Or I might use the Sigma 30mm which is just a tiny bit wider.
You can always crop but you can't expand
Mike
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You can see some of my shots at my Flickr account.
You can see some of my shots at my Flickr account.
Posted 09/10/2009 - 07:33
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Frequently using either FA 35 FA 31Ltd or A28. I will be looking for a wider prime when funds allow.
Steve
Steve
Posted 09/10/2009 - 08:03
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Enough people with similar approaches.
Other threads have discussed going to film for "learning curves" but consider a one lens outing. If you only have a zoom, fix it at one length (a large rubber band will stretch and wrap around the zoom ring and body, no need for sticky tape).
For those who have not yet done this, you will learn a new approach to how you shoot.
Regards
Other threads have discussed going to film for "learning curves" but consider a one lens outing. If you only have a zoom, fix it at one length (a large rubber band will stretch and wrap around the zoom ring and body, no need for sticky tape).
For those who have not yet done this, you will learn a new approach to how you shoot.
Regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 09/10/2009 - 09:57
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actually come to think of it I went out with only one lens a month ago.
It was a 300mm prime and I was going to a bird hide however, so it probably doesn't really count.
It was a 300mm prime and I was going to a bird hide however, so it probably doesn't really count.
you don't have to be mad to post here
but it does help
but it does help
Posted 10/10/2009 - 11:07
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Yes it's the FA 35 for me. If I don't feel the shots that I am likely to take will need telephoto, I am happy that the quality of that lens is the best I am ever likely to be able to afford and I will learn more with it than being lazy with the 18-55.
It seems either 35 or either 50-200 or 55-300 (depending on size I am willing to carry.)
It seems either 35 or either 50-200 or 55-300 (depending on size I am willing to carry.)
Posted 10/10/2009 - 11:24
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Often have just my K10D and FA50mm f/1.4 - I just love this lens and can happily use it all day. It's mainly used like this if I'm going for a walk with The Wife, so that I don't end up spending too much time on any one shot.
Dan
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 10/10/2009 - 21:26
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Does today count? Fa 43. I often take 2-3 lenses with me but end up using only the one mounted from beginning.
Hi. My name is Joel and I'm a travelholic.
Stolen kit: Pentax K7 #3428965 and Pentax FA 43mm #0028350
Stolen kit: Pentax K7 #3428965 and Pentax FA 43mm #0028350
Posted 10/10/2009 - 21:40
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I also often just go with the DA40mm. It really turns it into a portable option and the fov is excellent for working with. In reality the IQ is so good that, for normal viewing purposes, you can use "digital zoom" in PP to push up to 100mm if necessary.
Tony
Tony
Posted 10/10/2009 - 22:08
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Done this myself quite often, and yes, it does make me look at things completely differently, quite liking the DA*55 at the mo. Most of the time though, I'm armed up like Mannesty!
PS. Notice the ironic lack of discipline in the title?
PS. Notice the ironic lack of discipline in the title?
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