Montfrooij
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Ray-CubeAce Posted at 10-6 23:13
I have some prime lenses (35mm, 50mm and 70mm) but because I am mainly trying to work around crowds and jostling sometimes for a better position or running around the back of crowds to a new position, getting the correct focal length is easier with constant aperture f2.8 zoom lenses. Also the zoom lenses are weather sealed while the primes are not.
I am finding video is much trickier than I thought it would be. Much harder to get good constant framing positions if I haven't got special permissions access. The Osmo Pocket is a godsend in that respect. Easy to get above crowd heads enough to make a difference.
Yeah, I have to admit I sold all my zoom lenzes because I did not like the weight...
And since it is just hobby I can get away with missing some shots.
But the main reason I switched was because I like the different shooting method I have developed with primes.
I focus on my composition more before choosing the lens (because swapping takes time)
So I first envision the shot, choose the lens, look through the viewfinder, re compose, press the shutter.
Now this usually takes only a second or 2, because I only have 4 primes (20 f1.8 - 35 f1.8 - 50 f1.4 and 85 f1.8) so I usually can predict what lens I want on before the actual moment is there.
So in result, I get less images, but the ones I bring home have a higher 'keeper' rate.
For video I do have a videocamera with a zoom lens. But I agree that positioning is hard.
Especially since I have a big tripod that needs to be in place.
Except for when I'm flying a drone of course. Total freedom
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