What’s your go to body & lens for outdoor car show?

**TwoUptons** · 04-14-2023, 12:50 PM

On APS-C, I usually go with the 16-50 f2.8 (I have the old one) as it's as wide as I have in APS-C.
On the K1, I like my Tokina 20-35.
That said, I usually assume they will be parked close.

If I can get around them, I don't need to go as wide... then I would choose the 20-40 on APS-C and 28-105 on the K1.

Though I also have a habit of shooting film when I go do that... so Super-Tak 28mm f3.5 or 35mm f2.0 on M42 or the 24-35 or 24-50 on K.

-Eric

**Terry C** · 05-04-2023, 06:46 AM

KP with DA 16--85 WR. No point in lugging more around. Leave the rest at home.

gatorguy · 05-04-2023, 07:47 AM

K3III with 16-50PLM. In bright daylight using highlight metering.

**rogerstg** · 05-05-2023, 10:08 AM

I use my 16-50sdm for its range and close focus. The 50mm fl is good for portrait style people shots. The perspective is more flattering than with wider focal lengths.
I might use a 16-85 if I had one.

05-04-2023, 07:47 AM	#18
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,093	K3III with 16-50PLM. In bright daylight using highlight metering. Last edited by gatorguy; 05-04-2023 at 09:43 AM.

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04-14-2023, 12:50 PM	#16
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,223	On APS-C, I usually go with the 16-50 f2.8 (I have the old one) as it's as wide as I have in APS-C. On the K1, I like my Tokina 20-35. That said, I usually assume they will be parked close. If I can get around them, I don't need to go as wide... then I would choose the 20-40 on APS-C and 28-105 on the K1. Though I also have a habit of shooting film when I go do that... so Super-Tak 28mm f3.5 or 35mm f2.0 on M42 or the 24-35 or 24-50 on K. -Eric

05-04-2023, 06:46 AM	#17
Terry C Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North west Tasmania. Photos: Gallery Posts: 610	KP with DA 16--85 WR. No point in lugging more around. Leave the rest at home.

05-05-2023, 10:08 AM	#19
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	I use my 16-50sdm for its range and close focus. The 50mm fl is good for portrait style people shots. The perspective is more flattering than with wider focal lengths. I might use a 16-85 if I had one.