General Photography thread

[Armchair]

Nice.

Good news is that EF/EF-S lenses are v cheap these days. Loads on MPB.

Canon 50mm f1.4
As Matt has just written, this is the lens to start with. Best bang for buck you can get.

On a camera with a cropped sensor, like the 90D, it's effectively 80mm, which is too long for general use but makes it great for portraits.

1.4 aperture means you can blur background nicely.

Canon 17-55mm f2.8
Fantastic zoom, if you can afford it.

Canon 24mm f2.8
A nice, compact prime lens for general use. (38mm effective)

(Sigma lenses also great)

Anything beyond this would depend on what you're shooting - eg something wider for architecture/city shots. Something longer for wildlife - eg 70-200 f4.

Most important thing is not to get addicted to buying kit. It won't make you a better photographer. Mastering what you have will.

That last paragraph is the best bit of advice you will receive. The most important bit of equipment you have are your eyes and an understanding of light, colour and texture.

 

[Wozza]

A heads-up that Canon offer a FREE camera/lens loan service to promote their products. You just have to pay a deposit.

TrytheKit Test Drive

Get the first 48 hours for free when you try selected Canon products for up to 7 days with Free Next Day Delivery

testdrive.trythekit.com

You can hire/pay for longer periods but it's 100% free from Friday to Monday (no delivery or anything) - and longer over bank hols and Xmas.

I've just borrowed 3 lenses for 15 days - for absolutely nothing. The deposit was was £1000+ but then the lenses were worth £4000+.

(The hire company is in Mayfield btw)

 

[Wozza]

That last paragraph is the best bit of advice you will receive. The most important bit of equipment you have are your eyes and an understanding of light, colour and texture.

Easy for me to say now, as I used to buy way too much kit.

2024 was the first year in around 20 years where I didn't buy a new camera or new lens. Don't think I bought a new bag either. *proud*

 

[BadFish]

That last paragraph is the best bit of advice you will receive. The most important bit of equipment you have are your eyes and an understanding of light, colour and texture.

Yes and I need to remember this I get a bit excited about buying gear. I am hoping his upgrade keeps me happy to a while.

I bought a couple of books and a bird in flight online course to improve skills though.

 

[BadFish]

A heads-up that Canon offer a FREE camera/lens loan service to promote their products. You just have to pay a deposit.

TrytheKit Test Drive

Get the first 48 hours for free when you try selected Canon products for up to 7 days with Free Next Day Delivery

testdrive.trythekit.com

You can hire/pay for longer periods but it's 100% free from Friday to Monday (no delivery or anything) - and longer over bank hols and Xmas.

I've just borrowed 3 lenses for 15 days - for absolutely nothing. The deposit was was £1000+ but then the lenses were worth £4000+.

(The hire company is in Mayfield btw)

Thanks wozza, I am in Australia though, postage might be prohibitive

 

[Wozza]

Thanks wozza, I am in Australia though, postage might be prohibitive

Fair enough. Post wasn't specifically for you anyway....

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Faversham creek this afternoon. High tide,

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

And another view

 

[Cheshire Cat]

And another view

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Shouldn't this be in the "Award Winning More Snow Tomorrow" thread?

 

[zefarelly]

Faversham creek this afternoon. High tide,

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If it was creeking a sound file would be appropriate, a video even better.

 

[shingle]

Faversham creek this afternoon. High tide,

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It's a very nice pic H , It would have been even better if you'd have shot it from a lower viewpoint and thereby eliminating those fecking twigs. Just my opinion