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Anyone see gaps in my current bag of tricks? New to forum and newbie photographer
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<blockquote data-quote="Katie1987" data-source="post: 99320" data-attributes="member: 12215"><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">I've done some lurking on this site before and have really enjoyed reading camera and lens reviews. I'm a newbie to the forums.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">I'll cut to the chase. In my bag currently: </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">Body: </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">Nikon D5100</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">Lenses: </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">50mm 1.8G prime lens</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G </span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">Do I have any gaps that anyone sees based on what I have so far? </span></span><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">Does anyone see any gaps in my current lens lineup?? </span></span><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">I'd like to have the most versatility in my bag. Should I be considering adding a lens or switching one out? Or considering any other additional tools?? </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">I'll give a bit of background in terms of my photography usage: I've been shooting for about a year now. My goal of photography is to document my life with my family for the most part, and turn this into more of a "serious hobby" than just the token family member with the nice camera. whether that be portraits during family events or scenic portraits from our family vacations I just want to have versatility in my bag. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">My husband and I have our first child on the way in March (which I'm excited to shoot my newest subject!) and I'll generally be using camera for that purpose, at least for foreseeable future. Right now I've been primarily shooting family portraits and photographing our yellow lab, given that I'll be a stay-at-home mom soon I may find that I'll have more time to vary my photography - which I welcome because I also want to get more accustomed to shooting sports/action photos. My husband and I are both avid golfers and like going to sporting events so having the ability to get action shots when necessary would be nice too. We are headed to Hawaii in a few weeks for a "babymoon" so if there's any advice on lenses to take too that would be appreciated! Debating whether or not to bring my entire camera bag and give up my other carry-on </span></span><img src="http://www.cameralabs.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">Given this info - any advice on my current tool belt would be greatly appreciated, whether that be upgrades, adding or deleting lenses or other accessories. I'm pretty well set for now on my D5100 as body, really have liked what it produces.</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #220000"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'">Thanks!</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Katie1987, post: 99320, member: 12215"] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]I've done some lurking on this site before and have really enjoyed reading camera and lens reviews. I'm a newbie to the forums.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]I'll cut to the chase. In my bag currently: [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]Body: [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]Nikon D5100[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]Lenses: [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]50mm 1.8G prime lens[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]Do I have any gaps that anyone sees based on what I have so far? [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]Does anyone see any gaps in my current lens lineup?? [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]I'd like to have the most versatility in my bag. Should I be considering adding a lens or switching one out? Or considering any other additional tools?? [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]I'll give a bit of background in terms of my photography usage: I've been shooting for about a year now. My goal of photography is to document my life with my family for the most part, and turn this into more of a "serious hobby" than just the token family member with the nice camera. whether that be portraits during family events or scenic portraits from our family vacations I just want to have versatility in my bag. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]My husband and I have our first child on the way in March (which I'm excited to shoot my newest subject!) and I'll generally be using camera for that purpose, at least for foreseeable future. Right now I've been primarily shooting family portraits and photographing our yellow lab, given that I'll be a stay-at-home mom soon I may find that I'll have more time to vary my photography - which I welcome because I also want to get more accustomed to shooting sports/action photos. My husband and I are both avid golfers and like going to sporting events so having the ability to get action shots when necessary would be nice too. We are headed to Hawaii in a few weeks for a "babymoon" so if there's any advice on lenses to take too that would be appreciated! Debating whether or not to bring my entire camera bag and give up my other carry-on [/FONT][/COLOR][IMG]http://www.cameralabs.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif[/IMG][COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande] [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]Given this info - any advice on my current tool belt would be greatly appreciated, whether that be upgrades, adding or deleting lenses or other accessories. I'm pretty well set for now on my D5100 as body, really have liked what it produces.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#220000][FONT=Lucida Grande]Thanks![/FONT][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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