When do you use you kit lens?

Photowyzard

Photowyzard

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Rasmus said:
I have 3 lenses atm; kit 18-105 mm, 35 f/1.8 and the 55-300 vr, all nikkor.

I'm tempted to try and sell my 18-105 kit lens, since i rarely find myself using it.
Outdoors it's the 55-300, and indoors always the 35mm.

As you might have guessed, landscape isn't really my thing.

The reason i haven't put the 18-105 up for saleyet, is because how good and useful i oftn hear it described...i did love it before getting theother two as well.

So the question stands: am i missing something here? Outside landscapes, am i really going to have any use for the 18-105 at all? Considering my other two lenses.

oh and the cash from the 18-105 mightgo towardsa nice prime ;)

Rasmus


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I think you need to look at what you like to shoot and what equipment you use most often when you are in those situations to make this decision. If you find that you have the equipment you need for the majority of the situations you require a lens, then sell it. No point in leaving it collecting dust.

I use my prime lens the most often. However, when I have family situations, the kit lens goes on the camera. It is flexible and takes a great image for my needs at those times. For me, it would not make sense to sell it, even thought I don't often use it. When I do, I value it.

If you don't use it, get the money and put it into something you will use.
 
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fotojack

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I love my 18-105. I don't consider it a kit lens, though, as I bought it separately because I wanted it and knew it was a great lens to have. Here is a small example of what this lens does for me.

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Obir

Senior Member
I don't use mine (18-105mm) as often as my primes, but I'm never disappointed when I do. I'm with Jack on this. It's too good of a lens to not keep with you.
Here's a shot I took handheld a few days ago.
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AC016

AC016

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I guess you can look at it this way: With your 35mm, you could always go a few steps forward or a few steps back when it comes to something stationary. However, if your subject is moving somewhat, i think the conveniance of being able to zoom in a bit - without having to run - is a plus. Therefore, i would suggest you keep your 18-105. It is far more flexible and i think you will miss it.
 
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Bukitimah

Senior Member
I trade my 18-105 with a tamron 17-50 f2.8. The whole reason is the f 2.8. However, I miss the 105 zoom and it is cumbersome to switch lens.

One day they will make a 11-200 f2.8 lens.
 
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