Comments on: The “Week of Always Having The Wrong Lens” Lesson http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270 Scoops, tips and comments published exclusively for personal friends of Scott Kelby Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:42:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: » Blog Archive » right lens for the job? http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-60776 » Blog Archive » right lens for the job? Tue, 27 May 2008 02:13:29 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-60776 [...] few weeks ago, I bumped into this interesting piece by Scott Kelby, dealing with the known issue of camera gear weight, and the need to be selective [...] […] few weeks ago, I bumped into this interesting piece by Scott Kelby, dealing with the known issue of camera gear weight, and the need to be selective […]

]]> By: Andrew http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-55028 Andrew Fri, 02 May 2008 11:38:00 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-55028 Actually, for years before I went digital I used to travel with two small light Pentax cameras, one with a 50mm f2 lens and the other with a sigma 24mm f2. Shooting with primes gives great quality and it also taught me a lot about the perspectives and characteristics of them both. It certainly improved my eye for a photo, and I used Delta 400 which combined with the slow shutter speeds required for sharp pictures with the 24mm lens meant I could take photos when it was nearly dark without a tripod. Occasionally I did feel the need for a short telephoto but those two lenses pretty much covered all my needs and the cameras were light to carry and unobtrusive. Now I shoot digital with pro quality zoom lenses, but I miss those two simple primes (I sold them with my film cameras some time ago). Actually, for years before I went digital I used to travel with two small light Pentax cameras, one with a 50mm f2 lens and the other with a sigma 24mm f2. Shooting with primes gives great quality and it also taught me a lot about the perspectives and characteristics of them both. It certainly improved my eye for a photo, and I used Delta 400 which combined with the slow shutter speeds required for sharp pictures with the 24mm lens meant I could take photos when it was nearly dark without a tripod. Occasionally I did feel the need for a short telephoto but those two lenses pretty much covered all my needs and the cameras were light to carry and unobtrusive. Now I shoot digital with pro quality zoom lenses, but I miss those two simple primes (I sold them with my film cameras some time ago).

]]> By: In Praise of the Telephoto Lens « ChromaticSoul http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-54823 In Praise of the Telephoto Lens « ChromaticSoul Thu, 01 May 2008 14:58:17 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-54823 [...] That way, I can take a tiny camera bag, one that weighs 8 lbs when fully loaded, and I will always have the lens I need (wide angle, portrait lens, 50mm length, or 200mm zoom)…. [via Photoshop Insider] [...] […] That way, I can take a tiny camera bag, one that weighs 8 lbs when fully loaded, and I will always have the lens I need (wide angle, portrait lens, 50mm length, or 200mm zoom)…. [via Photoshop Insider] […]

]]> By: The remixoverdrive podcast » Your “Now” Lens http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-51882 The remixoverdrive podcast » Your “Now” Lens Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:01:35 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-51882 [...] been a big fan of Scott Kelby’s blog for some time now, and he recently posted about always seeming to have the wrong lens on his camera during his recent trip to Dubai. After [...] […] been a big fan of Scott Kelby’s blog for some time now, and he recently posted about always seeming to have the wrong lens on his camera during his recent trip to Dubai. After […]

]]> By: Al Sandberg http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-51332 Al Sandberg Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:54:07 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-51332 Scott: If you really go to Italy with a D300 and just the 18-200mm VR consider taking along the 12-24mm DX or your faster new 14-24mm f2.8 in order to add more wide angle capability. Scott:

If you really go to Italy with a D300 and just the 18-200mm VR consider taking along the 12-24mm DX or your faster new 14-24mm f2.8 in order to add more wide angle capability.

]]> By: Andre http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-51030 Andre Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:52:26 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-51030 Hi Scott Got a couple of your books and their great. Like everybody I'm in the same boat. I'm leaving for a month family vacation July-Aug. And with so many lens which to bring?? My 2 week trip last year was with the D200, 18-200 VR and it was great. But since I have a bit more glass and out for a month not sure what to do. The lens I'd like to bring are the 18-200VR, 28-80 f/2.8, and 12-24 f/4. But maybe substitute the 28-80 for my 30 f/1.4? Don't know yet. Any input would be appreciated. Hi Scott
Got a couple of your books and their great. Like everybody I’m in the same boat. I’m leaving for a month family vacation July-Aug. And with so many lens which to bring?? My 2 week trip last year was with the D200, 18-200 VR and it was great. But since I have a bit more glass and out for a month not sure what to do. The lens I’d like to bring are the 18-200VR, 28-80 f/2.8, and 12-24 f/4. But maybe substitute the 28-80 for my 30 f/1.4? Don’t know yet. Any input would be appreciated.

]]> By: Use The Wrong Lens | PixelatedImage Blog http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50890 Use The Wrong Lens | PixelatedImage Blog Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:38:21 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50890 [...] Kelby returned from Dubai yesterday and in several posts alludes to it being the week of always having the wrong lens on the camera. Man do I know that feeling. You make choices as an artist, you pick a lens and go for a walk and [...] […] Kelby returned from Dubai yesterday and in several posts alludes to it being the week of always having the wrong lens on the camera. Man do I know that feeling. You make choices as an artist, you pick a lens and go for a walk and […]

]]> By: Kelvin http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50620 Kelvin Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:59:28 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50620 Wow, did you strike a nerve! I must mention, I just completed my semi-annual angel's landing hike in Zion NP with a D3, 12-24, 70-200, my 50mm and water. Not bragging, actually pointing out how silly I felt with all that gear and the tripod. However, it was great conditioning for the many hikes I plan to enjoy this summer, and the panos certainly turn out better. I wish I could give into the 18-200 solution. Perhaps, I think this means that I need to spend more money on learning how to shoot instead of placing importance on the greatest gear. There is certainly a personal balancing act that needs to be performed. Could you post a link to that Nikkor 14-200 2.8 lens? Just Kidding... :) Wow, did you strike a nerve!
I must mention, I just completed my semi-annual angel’s landing hike in Zion NP with a D3, 12-24, 70-200, my 50mm and water. Not bragging, actually pointing out how silly I felt with all that gear and the tripod. However, it was great conditioning for the many hikes I plan to enjoy this summer, and the panos certainly turn out better. I wish I could give into the 18-200 solution. Perhaps, I think this means that I need to spend more money on learning how to shoot instead of placing importance on the greatest gear. There is certainly a personal balancing act that needs to be performed. Could you post a link to that Nikkor 14-200 2.8 lens? Just Kidding… :)

]]> By: Jim Donahue http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50592 Jim Donahue Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:23:23 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50592 With all your money hire an assistant. With all your money hire an assistant.

]]> By: Matt Perry http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50529 Matt Perry Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:25:32 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50529 The whole wrong lens, wrong gear thing could be just jet lag. The whole wrong lens, wrong gear thing could be just jet lag.

]]> By: Marc http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50470 Marc Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:36:05 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50470 I tried a new method on the vacation we took last month. We took a cruise, so my shooting would be done primarily on the shore excursion days. I packed a fair bit of stuff in my Think Tank Airport Antidote. In one of the suitcases, I packed my Think Tank Urban Disguise bag. When I'd go out to shoot, I typically took my 30D with 24-105, 10-22, 70-200 and my lensbaby in the Urban Disguse. The bag also had room for my wife's small camcorder. This let me carry a fair amount of gear, like my laptop, but only have to carry a small bag to go shoot with. I locked the big bag up in the room with a PacSafe wrap and felt pretty confident about leaving it there when I was off the ship. So many toys, so many choices huh? I tried a new method on the vacation we took last month. We took a cruise, so my shooting would be done primarily on the shore excursion days. I packed a fair bit of stuff in my Think Tank Airport Antidote. In one of the suitcases, I packed my Think Tank Urban Disguise bag. When I’d go out to shoot, I typically took my 30D with 24-105, 10-22, 70-200 and my lensbaby in the Urban Disguse. The bag also had room for my wife’s small camcorder. This let me carry a fair amount of gear, like my laptop, but only have to carry a small bag to go shoot with. I locked the big bag up in the room with a PacSafe wrap and felt pretty confident about leaving it there when I was off the ship. So many toys, so many choices huh?

]]> By: Randy http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50469 Randy Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:35:05 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/1270#comment-50469 Hey Scott, Nice to hear how others deal with this. I just came back from a cruise. I carried my D300 along with my 18 - 200 (do everything) and my 50 1.4 prime. I knew I'd be taking shots in the evening in San Juan, so the 50 worked out terrifically. I used the 18 - 200 for everything else. I carried them in my ThinkTank backpack along with my laptop. I wrapped them rather than using dividers so I still had room for books, sunglasses, iPod,and a jacket in the pack. I of course carried the requisite polarizing filter and the necessary chargers for everything. I even had room to pick up another lense while on the trip. Take care, Randy Hey Scott,

Nice to hear how others deal with this. I just came back from a cruise. I carried my D300 along with my 18 - 200 (do everything) and my 50 1.4 prime. I knew I’d be taking shots in the evening in San Juan, so the 50 worked out terrifically. I used the 18 - 200 for everything else. I carried them in my ThinkTank backpack along with my laptop. I wrapped them rather than using dividers so I still had room for books, sunglasses, iPod,and a jacket in the pack. I of course carried the requisite polarizing filter and the necessary chargers for everything. I even had room to pick up another lense while on the trip.

Take care,
Randy

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