Kerry Pierce wrote:
Exactly where has anyone said that the lens \"must be f/2.8 or else\", for anyone other than themselves? I can\'t find a single soul that has said or even implied that, yet you\'re stating it as if it is fact.
Honestly? You kinda did - you absolutely imply that you can\'t get the exposure you want without f/2.8.
Maybe I misunderastand exposure, but going from ISO 200 to 400 to get the same exposure at f/4 in a given situation at the same shutter speed as I would at f/2.8 doesn\'t seem a bad price to pay when it gets the lens in my bag.
If I recall correctly, you shoot a D300 or D300s like I do - we have a bit different level of challenge getting clean images than the OP who is carrying a D600.
I\'m not saying I don\'t occasionally need f/2.8, but I definitely won\'t miss the 1.5 pounds I shaved off going to the f/4. I guess my point is the advice to the OP should be as much based on what he shoots and how he carries - his original post seemed to indicated weight was an issue.
Kerry Pierce wrote:Given that amateurs probably buy a dslr because of the higher capabilities and IQ, I\'d also like to know why the needs of a professional would be any different than a non-professional, especially if they are shooting the same kind of subjects and desire the same level of performance and IQ?
The difference is a professionsal makes his/her living at photography. They are dealt a situation, they don\'t pick it. If they fail, they don\'t come home unhappy, they might come home unpaid, with a damaged professional reputation. A pro has almost no choice but to get the shots.
The needs of amateurs can be different, and generally speaking the budgets of amateurs are as well. Generally, a pro is going to have completely different gear than someone like me.
But whatever - I\'m not triyng to fight or argue. Think I\'ll go out shooting
Feb 19, 2013 at 03:36 PM
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