Traveling to Europe. Lens ideas?

indelible · 10-05-2015, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by jeallen01

That shot was obviously taken in very poor light - and the result is very good.

But, again, I would ask as to which body you were using and which the OP of this part of the thread will be using, and also does he want to print as large as you obviously do?

thanks all for the comments.

i have a k50, no large prints, personal only. and i'm leaving in 2 days, so no time to buy new lens lol. i'm not one to go up and talk to people very much so i likely wont be taking portrait shots. i'm leaning towards the 18-55mm, 35mm, and 70-300mm.

Nicolas06 · 10-05-2015, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by jeallen01

That shot was obviously taken in very poor light - and the result is very good.

But, again, I would ask as to which body you were using and which the OP of this part of the thread will be using, and also does he want to print as large as you obviously do?

Sure, like every night in every city

It is not especially un-common.

Yes, usually I don't take that many shoots in low light, but I think on the occasion it can be useful. My experience has been that except for UWA (for example DA15), you'd prefer f/2.8 or faster when you shoot in low light... Otherwise the noise tend to be very visible. So having a lense like the DA35 allow you to capture theses moments when you need it and it take very small place in the bag.

That may just be I'am more sensitive than you. But this also show that is not always easy to translate our personnal experience into things that apply to everybody !

Indelible for sure is not interrested in what I proposed for the use of the 70-300... Because we have all different usages and habits. But he is still going to take it apparently.

Nicolas06 · 10-05-2015, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by indelible

thanks all for the comments.

i have a k50, no large prints, personal only. and i'm leaving in 2 days, so no time to buy new lens lol. i'm not one to go up and talk to people very much so i likely wont be taking portrait shots. i'm leaning towards the 18-55mm, 35mm, and 70-300mm.

Look like a nice combo, you can cover many case with this gear !

beeldmark · 10-06-2015, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by jeallen01

See post #49, so it's not Germany - and I don't think the camera body in question has been mentioned.
.

The OP is going to germany and mentioned a camera body:

Originally posted by teylix

Hey guys.

I'm going to be traveling to Germany for christmas time. I was wondering what you guys think would make for some great photos.

I have a K-30 camera and

You were replying to another poster who chimed in with a similar question. I Agree with you, though, that if you like to shoot wide, a wide aperture is less critical ( valid for both questions) .

indelible · 10-06-2015, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by beeldmark

The OP is going to germany and mentioned a camera body:

You were replying to another poster who chimed in with a similar question. I Agree with you, though, that if you like to shoot wide, a wide aperture is less critical ( valid for both questions) .

Sorry for the confusion, I guess I should've created my own thread. Just seemed it would be a little redundant with the same title haha.

beeldmark · 10-06-2015, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by indelible

Sorry for the confusion, I guess I should've created my own thread. Just seemed it would be a little redundant with the same title haha.

Looks like a good trip you've planned. And most of the advice applies to you as well as the OP, I guess ( just as probably the majority of " what lens to take" threads. :-) But I still like to read what choices people make and why. ) Have fun!

10-05-2015, 11:35 PM	#62
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by jeallen01 That shot was obviously taken in very poor light - and the result is very good. But, again, I would ask as to which body you were using and which the OP of this part of the thread will be using, and also does he want to print as large as you obviously do? Sure, like every night in every city It is not especially un-common. Yes, usually I don't take that many shoots in low light, but I think on the occasion it can be useful. My experience has been that except for UWA (for example DA15), you'd prefer f/2.8 or faster when you shoot in low light... Otherwise the noise tend to be very visible. So having a lense like the DA35 allow you to capture theses moments when you need it and it take very small place in the bag. That may just be I'am more sensitive than you. But this also show that is not always easy to translate our personnal experience into things that apply to everybody ! Indelible for sure is not interrested in what I proposed for the use of the 70-300... Because we have all different usages and habits. But he is still going to take it apparently. Last edited by Nicolas06; 10-05-2015 at 11:42 PM.

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10-05-2015, 08:55 PM	#61
indelible New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 14	Originally posted by jeallen01 That shot was obviously taken in very poor light - and the result is very good. But, again, I would ask as to which body you were using and which the OP of this part of the thread will be using, and also does he want to print as large as you obviously do? thanks all for the comments. i have a k50, no large prints, personal only. and i'm leaving in 2 days, so no time to buy new lens lol. i'm not one to go up and talk to people very much so i likely wont be taking portrait shots. i'm leaning towards the 18-55mm, 35mm, and 70-300mm.

10-05-2015, 11:36 PM	#63
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by indelible thanks all for the comments. i have a k50, no large prints, personal only. and i'm leaving in 2 days, so no time to buy new lens lol. i'm not one to go up and talk to people very much so i likely wont be taking portrait shots. i'm leaning towards the 18-55mm, 35mm, and 70-300mm. Look like a nice combo, you can cover many case with this gear !

10-06-2015, 12:46 PM	#64
beeldmark Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 100	Originally posted by jeallen01 See post #49, so it's not Germany - and I don't think the camera body in question has been mentioned. . The OP is going to germany and mentioned a camera body: Originally posted by teylix Hey guys. I'm going to be traveling to Germany for christmas time. I was wondering what you guys think would make for some great photos. I have a K-30 camera and You were replying to another poster who chimed in with a similar question. I Agree with you, though, that if you like to shoot wide, a wide aperture is less critical ( valid for both questions) .

10-06-2015, 01:53 PM	#65
indelible New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 14	Originally posted by beeldmark The OP is going to germany and mentioned a camera body: You were replying to another poster who chimed in with a similar question. I Agree with you, though, that if you like to shoot wide, a wide aperture is less critical ( valid for both questions) . Sorry for the confusion, I guess I should've created my own thread. Just seemed it would be a little redundant with the same title haha.

10-06-2015, 02:16 PM	#66
beeldmark Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 100	Originally posted by indelible Sorry for the confusion, I guess I should've created my own thread. Just seemed it would be a little redundant with the same title haha. Looks like a good trip you've planned. And most of the advice applies to you as well as the OP, I guess ( just as probably the majority of " what lens to take" threads. :-) But I still like to read what choices people make and why. ) Have fun!