18-200??

[Mike D90]

gahhhh so true and yet so difficult to follow those rules when you're just starting out. It always seems like you're missing something that can make your life easier. I'm just going to have to do a better job of convincing myself to use what I currently have and stop wanting more and more. I do want a prime lens though more for the really good low-light performance than anything.

Hiking has been my main source of photography practice lately but I'm working on expanding the environments I use. I'm going to be taking the 18-55 and 55-200 to vegas for 4 days starting this Saturday so that should take me out of my comfort zone especially with the low light and architecture. I'm also going to bring a tripod with me to try and get some shots of the city if I can find a good view.

A 35mm f/1.8 would be a great prime to take to Vegas!!

 

[MeSess]

A 35mm f/1.8 would be a great prime to take to Vegas!!

There are a couple for sale used and in good shape around here but unfortunately I don't think I'm going to be able to get one before I leave. At least I managed to upgrade from the D60 to the D3200 so I would have a better camera on the trip, I just ran out of time. A prime lens sounds like a good reason to go back I suppose.

 

[Mike D90]

Never wasted money to buy a prime lens.

 

[weebee]

Sometimes I go out just to get out. . . . a hike or whatever. Other times, I go on a specific photo outing where I know what I am going to shoot and what I am looking for. On those dedicated trips I take what I need and only what I need to get that particular type of shots. And I am concentrating on the photo shoot alone and not anything else.

So while just out to get away I do not expect the same quality from my photography as I would if I am on a mission to speak.

Ding ding, we have a winner! That's exactly what I do. If I'm just out walking around with no real plans I have the 18-200 mounted. If I'm going after birds or wildlife I have two lenses with me.