Before I go onto an photographic journey, whether on purpose or part of a bigger event; I ask myself what theme do I want to focus on. A DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) is different from a PnS (Point and Shoot) compact. Whoever decides to use a DSLR does not stop with its kit lens (offered by the vendor) but will purchase many more lenses to suit the occasion and accessories. One is likely to purchase an UWA (Ultra Wide Angle); zoom (eg 70 - 300 mm), and perhaps even a macro. Accessories like tripod, monopod, flash, filters are common tools and they all are fighting for "space" in the camera bag; yet another accessory.
Since the last entry, I have now gotten into the habit of preparing my bag for any trip. My favorite lenses are my Pentax 100mm f2.8 WR, F 300mm f4.5, 40mm f2.8 limited and of course a kit lens 18-55mm. I have a couple of other zoom, alongside with my UWA, Sigma 10-20mm.
I am lazy when it comes to tripod and monopod, but at times you just have to have them for macro and night photography. My hands are no longer as good as they were, and to get clear pictures, I do use multiple shots so that at least I can get a couple of clear ones.
The simple question I ask when preparing is what I will be shooting most. That will drive my lenses selection. However, I am biased now, and I won't go without my 300mm and 100 mm lenses. They give me sharp pictures. If I had to carry for a long time, the 300mm will be an optional one.
I am happy with my selection thus far. It pays to do a bit of preparation, and also, you are likely to use just one or two of the lenses you carry with you.
Since the last entry, I have now gotten into the habit of preparing my bag for any trip. My favorite lenses are my Pentax 100mm f2.8 WR, F 300mm f4.5, 40mm f2.8 limited and of course a kit lens 18-55mm. I have a couple of other zoom, alongside with my UWA, Sigma 10-20mm.
I am lazy when it comes to tripod and monopod, but at times you just have to have them for macro and night photography. My hands are no longer as good as they were, and to get clear pictures, I do use multiple shots so that at least I can get a couple of clear ones.
The simple question I ask when preparing is what I will be shooting most. That will drive my lenses selection. However, I am biased now, and I won't go without my 300mm and 100 mm lenses. They give me sharp pictures. If I had to carry for a long time, the 300mm will be an optional one.
I am happy with my selection thus far. It pays to do a bit of preparation, and also, you are likely to use just one or two of the lenses you carry with you.
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