p.3 #1 · Should I get a 35 prime if I already have a 24 and 50?
jaybr wrote:
I only own two zoom lenses for travel convenience, the Tamron FE 17-28 f2.8 and 28-200 f2.8-5.6
The rest are all primes because I just prefer using them when not travelling.
My primes are 8mm fisheye, 15mm, 21mm, 24mm, 28mm, 2 x 35mm, 50mm, 55mm 75mm, 85mm, 100mm STF
Having all these primes enables me to learn and appreciate the unique character of each lens, and get the most out of my passion for photography.
p.3 #2 · Should I get a 35 prime if I already have a 24 and 50?
I mean, we all have different goals, but I can’t agree that a zoom is more convenient. For professional photography or paid work, absolutely. But if I’m on vacation, it’s a different story. I walked all over Manhattan with my Nikon D810 and a 24–70 f/2.8 years ago. It took great pictures, but it was also a big, heavy brick that I didn’t really need. Looking back, I think I would’ve enjoyed the trip more carrying something smaller with a prime lens, and I don’t think my photos would’ve suffered.
My next trip will just be my M and a 50. For me, I’ve realized I’m happier not worrying about having every focal length available when I’m traveling. That’s just been my experience.
That said, the one zoom that will always have a place in my bag is the Sony 70–200 GM II. For anyone who shoots sports, I think it’s an incredible lens. I just don’t want to carry it around on vacation. For me, it’s perfect for driving to my kids sporting events, walking into the bleachers, and spending a couple of hours making photos. That’s where a lens like that really shines.
Ultimately, everybody just needs to pick what works for their niche use case.
p.3 #4 · Should I get a 35 prime if I already have a 24 and 50?
Unless it’s for practical reasons (“I need a wider angle for brides getting ready photos in small hotel rooms”). I’m not a fan of having lots of options. I think it leads to decision fatigue. You can take most photos from several angles, of course you won’t get them all. But nobody will care, but you possibly. Save yourself the fatigue and focus on the lenses (i.e shooting distance) you like the most and just use those. Dont waste energy on vacation (of all places) juggling lenses for the best angle. Ever show a spouse or partner a shot you were proud of because of the lens choice? Exactly….
Zayne12 wrote:
This is probably the millionth time this has been asked in the forum but I'm unsure what I should do. I recently sold my 20-70 f4 g lens. I love the images I got out of it but with a zoom I find myself not really focused as I'm taking a composition where as with a prime I feel in the zone and feel like my composition has much more meaning. Having said that I currently have a 14mm, 24mm,50mm, 90mm macro and 70-200 along with a 2x tc. I feel like this suits me well but I'm not sure of adding a 35 will add much other than another lens choice. I shoot landscapes, night scapes and cityscapes. The only other thing I might change up for the future is selling the 90 g and 70-200 GM and getting a 100 gm macro + 1.4x tc and keep the 2x tc and getting the 300 gm. But this is probably going to happen in the next 2 years as that 300 is not cheap. Anyways I've babbled on for too long but would love your inputs. Thank you for your time. ...Show more →
