I think this is a good post which raises a common question in lens selection. My feeling is that, as a non-professional photographer it is offen that one does not have a relatively focused phtographing subject. This causes the selection of lenses to be somewhat complex since the photographing subject is diverse. For me, before I decide to buy a lens I always ask myself if I will use the lens often after I buy it, if money is not an issue. If it is not likely that I will use it often then I will not buy the lens.
If I find that I really need a lens but I will not use it often, then I would choose a cheap one with good IQ. An example is the AF 85 1.8D. Although I do not shot portraits often but sometime I do. So I bought the 85 1.8D instead of the 85 1.4D or G.
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Thank you for all your good advice, except for Brightcolours morality lecture, which I do not need! I am not sure what I am going to do, maybe nothing, but I like the idea of hearing other peoples opinions. For instance, the fact that the 105 may be too sharp for portraits is good input. In checking my portraits, I have to admit that some of the details could well be left out. But then it is easy to remove with NX2 as well.
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No morality in my post, just observations and possibly helpful remarks.
I for instance did not make up that you especially liked the 35mm's weight (only a few weeks ago, yet now you think of selling it... because you have heavier lenses that cover its focal length (and which you leave at home due to weight).
It just seems you are a bit lost at the moment, but I guess you are not really looking for advice.
I wish you inspired shooting...
Hi BC, if you don't see the difference between your input and that of the others, I cannot help you <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='  ' /> ! It sems that you cannot help passing judgement instead of just giving your opinion on the issues.
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Hi BC, if you don't see the difference between your input and that of the others, I cannot help you <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> ! It sems that you cannot help passing judgement instead of just giving your opinion on the issues.
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Unfortunately, I have to agree.
This is also the reason why I only rarely post here anymore.
Kind regards, Wim
Gear: Canon EOS R with 3 primes and 2 zooms, 4 EF-R adapters, Canon EOS 5 (analog), 9 Canon EF primes, a lone Canon EF zoom, 2 extenders, 2 converters, tubes; Olympus OM-D 1 Mk II & Pen F with 12 primes, 6 zooms, and 3 Metabones EF-MFT adapters ....
That really is a great shame, Wim... you clearly have a lot of knowledge (wisdom, even?) to share.
I will second IanCD.
Wim, please think about the members that appreciate your input/thoughts rather than the one that don't.
Boris
[quote name='Vieux loup' timestamp='1307048769' post='9004']
Thank you for all your good advice, except for Brightcolours morality lecture, which I do not need! I am not sure what I am going to do, maybe nothing, but I like the idea of hearing other peoples opinions. For instance, the fact that the 105 may be too sharp for portraits is good input. In checking my portraits, I have to admit that some of the details could well be left out. But then it is easy to remove with NX2 as well.
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VL, have thought about Sigma 150/f2.8? The reviews are great for it, and users reports as well. I am considering it my self.
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Unfortunately, I have to agree.
This is also the reason why I only rarely post here anymore.
Kind regards, Wim
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Good point Wim,
Unfortunately I have to share similar feeling as yours. I appreciate your honest and telling why instead of leaving silent.
With Kind Regards,
Miro
fools rush in ... so here i go ...
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You keep on buying/selling, as if THAT is your hobby, not making photographs! And you still feel like you do not make acceptable enough photos to show...
It might be a better idea to just start making photos with one or two lenses that attract you the most for now, and stop the gear-craze...[/quote]
- ahem, well maybe just a little abrupt ... so ...
[quote name='Vieux loup' timestamp='1307048769' post='9004']
Thank you for all your good advice, except for Brightcolours morality lecture, which I do not need! I am not sure what I am going to do, maybe nothing, but I like the idea of hearing other peoples opinions...[/quote]
- indeed ...
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Unfortunately, I have to agree.
This is also the reason why I only rarely post here anymore.
Kind regards, Wim
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- too bad, our loss ...
so ...urm, might i add a small observation to this unfortunate weburst … or is it a lovers tif (or a 'just-good-friends' jpeg maybe)
seems to me that if someone says something that may or may not be offensive, either perceived or real, the best way to approach said remark is to just look at it and say … 'well that's an interesting statement' -
no need for any high handed response - that way surely you've joined the game (and maybe it's the wrong game??) … no, i just look at it and accept it - i find an answer, if needed at all, comes that i can have fun with - so maybe the offender made a thoughtless mistake or maybe you'll meet on middle ground - or maybe just let it be and move on -
that way we can all live together and learn from each other … on the other hand, looking outside at international events, it could be that not many people think this way …
so … pardon my bokeh, it's the best i can do ...
... and as for borisbg's reply ... the sig180 is very fine, the 150's said to be better - if that's what you want - check it well though ...
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