Help me decide my next lens!!!
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
If they are somewhat professional, they sometimes say they had to "try a few" before they got a good one.
With computer designs and robots building lenses, there shouldn't be too many bad ones. I just "believe" that Nikon's QC is a step above the rest.
But, you already have the proof you need. Don't be lazy!
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
Pixel peeping?Scotty wrote: Sigma's looking good
A 50mm is classic do everything lens. Of course it doesn't zoom, but it can be used for most ANY subject.Pixelchix wrote: Ok this might sound like a dumb question but what does one mostly shoot with a 50mm?
Back in the "olden" days, it was the first lens you bought with a body. It was also the cheapest.
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
MLKstudios wrote:
Pixel peeping?Scotty wrote: Sigma's looking good
A 50mm is classic do everything lens. Of course it doesn't zoom, but it can be used for most ANY subject.Pixelchix wrote: Ok this might sound like a dumb question but what does one mostly shoot with a 50mm?
Back in the "olden" days, it was the first lens you bought with a body. It was also the cheapest.
Pixel peeping yes.
Also agreed with do it all type lens. It's AMAZING for developing discipline as well. Making you foot zoom and compose more tight. Low light is fun as well, with good bokeh.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
In short, you become more aware of your frame (and compositions). It's also the "fastest" lens most pros own. You can find them in f/1.4, f/1.2, f/1.0 and even f/0.95 "speed".
overgaard.dk/leica-50mm-Noctilux-M-ASPH-f-095.html
Matthew
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
BTW before putting out lots of $$$ for a 2.8 zoom, I encourage my students to get a 35mm, a 50mm, and an 85mm instead. Three focal lengths are better than many.
A 60mm or 105 mm macro is also a good choice.
I have the bad ass 2.8 zooms Nikon makes too, but if I can shoot it with a prime, that's always my first choice.
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
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