Hello World!
Sorry for the late responses. I had Finals the past week and had to pull myself away from the forum in an attempt to study. But I'm free now! Free!!!!
Originally posted by StevenVH Well, not to hinder an LBA episode, but what's wrong with your current lenses?
You've got a fast 50, you've got a decent fast zoom with the Tammy and you have the DA kit lenses which are both decent. The DA50-200 is @3" long so it would seem a good choice for the Lakers game too.
That being said, and not to belittle the quality of primes, I love fast zoom lenses for events and action shooting. The ability to change FL and recompose on the spot often means more options for capturing better images in my experience.
If I could have only 2 lenses I would choose the DA* zooms. If I could have only a 3rd I would add a fast 50-ish or 35-ish.
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To be honest, I love my current lenses, but I think part of me is aching to try out new lens. And I too love using zoom lenses for events and actions, however I sometitmes find myself reverting back to my 50mm for a faster glass on occassion and I think that's why I was looking at the 77mm. And with tthe Tammy, sometimes I feel like it's not long enough for concert pictures.
Originally posted by mtngal I'm slowly becoming aware that I prefer primes over zooms, though the 50-135 is really nice. If I could only keep one of the two lenses, it would probably be the 77.
San Diego is a lovely spot - went to high school in La Jolla. I now work in LA but live further north.
I love La Jolla. I go to UCSD but work at Downtown La Jolla in Prospect. The people are really nice there!!
Originally posted by Miguel That all said, I think you should first purchase a very good flash and learn how to use it if you aren't there yet. It will enable you to obtain far better shots. Get a diffuser and reflector as well. A flash you can use with all your lenses.
Funny you should suggestion a flash Miguel as I actually was looking into getting a flash before but thought the flash would not be ideal to use for concert photography.
I was going to purchase a lens then get a flash, but I might due the opposite and hold off on the lens because.... has anyone tried renting from
Camera Lens Rental? I might just rent 77mm for the Lakers game and the 50-135 for the concerts and see how I like them before making the purchase.
Thank you again for all of your help. I really appreciate it and love this forum to death. Everyone is so helpful.
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