Timeline for Should a telephoto zoom be my next lens after the kit lens?
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| Dec 23, 2011 at 9:57 | comment | added | ab.aditya | This question might help you get a better understanding of the limitations of a typical kit lens - photo.stackexchange.com/q/8467/1977 | |
| Dec 23, 2011 at 3:38 | answer | added | Cirrus888 | timeline score: 1 | |
| Dec 20, 2011 at 4:19 | comment | added | dpollitt | To answer the updated question, I would learn more, and buy the equipment later! If and when you find a specific limitation, then you will know exactly what lens will make sense for you! | |
| Dec 20, 2011 at 3:12 | comment | added | Tom | As I read the responses maybe limited by the lens is incorrect. It is probably I am limited in knowing what the lens can do best. So I change the question to this......should I invest a minimal amount of $ to expand my equipment, less than $150, to learn how to take multiple types of pictures before formal learning. Or do I stay with one lens until I have more knowledge? I am reading on exposure and shoot in M mode now and will take beginner classes at local community schools when next semester starts to learn more on the equipment and mechanics. | |
| Dec 19, 2011 at 23:59 | answer | added | Mike | timeline score: 0 | |
| Dec 19, 2011 at 23:53 | comment | added | Olin Lathrop | What kind of things do you like to take pictures of while "walking about on trails"? Scenics, in which case your existing lens with maybe a polarizing filter isn't too bad? Closeups of bugs, flowers, lichens, etc? In that case a good macro lens and/or some extension tubes. Birds or other critters? In that case too long is never enough, with the limit being what you can carry, whether you want to or can bring a tripod, and how much you have to spend. | |
| Dec 19, 2011 at 23:44 | answer | added | Steve Ross | timeline score: 0 | |
| Dec 19, 2011 at 23:33 | comment | added | dpollitt | Limited by your current lens in what way? That is really the question that we need answered to provide solid recommendations. For example, by the maximum light capturing ability, the ability to track moving subjects, ability to frame the entire photo with a distant bird, etc? | |
| Dec 19, 2011 at 23:32 | answer | added | dpollitt | timeline score: 2 | |
| Dec 19, 2011 at 23:08 | answer | added | user2719 | timeline score: 8 | |
| Dec 19, 2011 at 22:43 | history | edited | mattdm | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Dec 19, 2011 at 22:28 | history | asked | Tom | CC BY-SA 3.0 |