Really? Just One Camera and Lens?

**Wingincamera** · 06-23-2020, 04:15 PM - **1 Like**

I find for general use with the KP the 35 Macro is the right focal length unless there is a specific reason for wider or longer. This would be equal to about 50mm for FF. I do like the 20-40 because it's a WR lens, but usually, I am still using it at around 35mm. If I was only going to carry one lens, it would be the 35, unless I expected wet weather then the 20-40 would be mounted. But I very seldom only carry one lens.

noelpolar · 06-23-2020, 04:27 PM - **7 Likes**

MMM.... I'm into my 2nd week in a fabulous landscape spot (Flinders Ranges).... and most of my landscape shots have been with my SMC K 50/1.2.... and I was only reflecting on this yesterday (I have a heap of lenses with me).... would get a DFA 50 now I think for a walk around landscape solution etc.... but the 50/1.2 does the job.... it has me pondering how little need I have for a 20mm.... so if I could only have one lens.... it would be the DFA 150-450 (haha).

a couple of 50mm landscapes form this week

The single in challenge distorted me a bit I think (in a good way).... I almost prefer to almost use the wrong lens for a shot.... more fun and a different result. Maybe that is a style.... "what was he thinking.... but it sorta works"... mmm

Maybe start a 50mm Landscape thread.....

**paulh** · 06-23-2020, 04:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

a 50mm shot

stunning!

**mhsp1948** · 06-24-2020, 07:06 PM - **1 Like**

noelpoler, are the photos you post done with a 50mm lens?

Sandy Hancock · 06-24-2020, 07:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mhsp1948

noelpoler, are the photos you post done with a 50mm lens?

As stated in his post - K 50/1.2

noelpolar · 06-25-2020, 03:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mhsp1948

noelpoler, are the photos you post done with a 50mm lens?

Yes... as Sandy indicated.... I was really just sayng "snap".... in a way....

---------- Post added 25-06-20 at 07:47 PM ----------

Originally posted by paulh

stunning!

Thankyou

**pepperberry farm** · 06-25-2020, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

The single in challenge distorted me a bit I think (in a good way)....

excellent work...... and, yeah, the SIC will warp you...

**mhsp1948** · 06-25-2020, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Yes... as Sandy indicated.... I was really just sayng "snap".... in a way....

---------- Post added 25-06-20 at 07:47 PM ----------

Thankyou

They are very nice photos.

06-23-2020, 04:27 PM - 7 Likes	#32
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	MMM.... I'm into my 2nd week in a fabulous landscape spot (Flinders Ranges).... and most of my landscape shots have been with my SMC K 50/1.2.... and I was only reflecting on this yesterday (I have a heap of lenses with me).... would get a DFA 50 now I think for a walk around landscape solution etc.... but the 50/1.2 does the job.... it has me pondering how little need I have for a 20mm.... so if I could only have one lens.... it would be the DFA 150-450 (haha). a couple of 50mm landscapes form this week The single in challenge distorted me a bit I think (in a good way).... I almost prefer to almost use the wrong lens for a shot.... more fun and a different result. Maybe that is a style.... "what was he thinking.... but it sorta works"... mmm Maybe start a 50mm Landscape thread..... Last edited by noelpolar; 06-23-2020 at 04:38 PM.

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06-23-2020, 04:15 PM - 1 Like	#31
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	I find for general use with the KP the 35 Macro is the right focal length unless there is a specific reason for wider or longer. This would be equal to about 50mm for FF. I do like the 20-40 because it's a WR lens, but usually, I am still using it at around 35mm. If I was only going to carry one lens, it would be the 35, unless I expected wet weather then the 20-40 would be mounted. But I very seldom only carry one lens.

06-23-2020, 04:33 PM - 1 Like	#33
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,269	Originally posted by noelpolar a 50mm shot stunning!

06-24-2020, 07:06 PM - 1 Like	#34
mhsp1948 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mississippi Photos: Gallery Posts: 617 Original Poster	noelpoler, are the photos you post done with a 50mm lens?

06-24-2020, 07:23 PM - 1 Like	#35
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by mhsp1948 noelpoler, are the photos you post done with a 50mm lens? As stated in his post - K 50/1.2

06-25-2020, 03:15 AM - 1 Like	#36
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by mhsp1948 noelpoler, are the photos you post done with a 50mm lens? Yes... as Sandy indicated.... I was really just sayng "snap".... in a way.... ---------- Post added 25-06-20 at 07:47 PM ---------- Originally posted by paulh stunning! Thankyou

06-25-2020, 04:10 AM	#37
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by noelpolar The single in challenge distorted me a bit I think (in a good way).... excellent work...... and, yeah, the SIC will warp you...

06-25-2020, 05:47 AM	#38
mhsp1948 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mississippi Photos: Gallery Posts: 617 Original Poster	Originally posted by noelpolar Yes... as Sandy indicated.... I was really just sayng "snap".... in a way.... ---------- Post added 25-06-20 at 07:47 PM ---------- Thankyou They are very nice photos.