Comments on: If I only had one lens…

By: JRob

JRob — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:36:21 +0000

I can survive with just 2 lenses but I like to have all of mine.

By: ForestWander

ForestWander — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:58:12 +0000

I would love to have an all around universal lens that shot wide angle and was able to zoom in with maybe some IS functionality. No doubt this lens would be expensive. Seems to me though with the technology available it would be possible to make a 12-250 mm

By: Carl Donohue

Carl Donohue — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:09:11 +0000

hey Mark

Yeah, a sherpa would be nice. Each year I think they’d be alittle nicer.

I notice you cleverly side-stepped the issue of my lens.

Cheers

Carl

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:06:34 +0000

Hey Carl, I appreciate you hiking out of the snow drifts, kicking the rat-driven generator to fire up your internet access just to remind me of that.

And I would get me one of them sherpas instead of doing the crazy stuff you do.

By: Carl Donohue

Carl Donohue — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:31:11 +0000

Hey Mark

Speaking of lenses, that reminds me of an old promise I think you made, a few years back, concerning a certain 200-400mm zoom?

I have the same dilemma .. I find my 28-80mm isn’ t wide enough on the D2x, often, so I have the 12-24. Then I have the 70-200m (awesome lens) .. and the 500mm .. and I’d LOVE a 300mm f2.8. Like I need more gear!

Speaking of dealing with back issues though, try carrying that gear plus a week or 2 food, a tent, clothes, sleeping bag, stove, etc .. then come back talking about your back!

Cheers

Carl

By: Rick Rouse

Rick Rouse — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:20:50 +0000

In a perfect world we would have a single lens that can do it all, and do it all perfectly. Maybe someday someone will invent one. With the rapid pace of advancements in modern technology, who knows?

By: Petra Voegtle

Petra Voegtle — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:54:07 +0000

Daniel – LOL – no harm done actually!!!!!You could call me worse than that!!!!

By: Lana

Lana — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:11:34 +0000

Although I still enjoy some basic nature photography, I’ve recently switched over to a standard digital camera & I’ve also gotten back into painting. No longer do I lug all of the usual gear everywhere I go. I take some basic snapshots of interesting subjects & then, if I want a close up, etc., etc., I’ll just paint it based on the snapshot.
If only the Wizard of Oz had that magical, all-in-one camera lens in his bag! You know, the one that weighs about 2 ounces & fits in the palm of your hand?

By: Daniel Spurgeon

Daniel Spurgeon — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:14:01 +0000

Sorry, Petra, I called you Paul at the end of my previous post- that’s what I get for quoting Paul in a post.

By: Daniel Spurgeon

Daniel Spurgeon — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:13:09 +0000

Petra, great post, and one that I too need to keep in mind. My family and I recently had a house fire that destroyed almost everything in the house. My camera equipment survived because they were in bags in a cabinet- so the smoke and water didn’t get to them. Anyway- the fire, although horrifying, we could live with. None of my family was hurt. We still have our friends and family. We had insurance. And it was almost a relief to be rid of so much stuff that we really didn’t need anyway! One of my friends told me that he was jealous that I was able to get rid of my stuff. I recently read a verse in I Corinthians where Paul recommended that “each look after the wealth of others”. In other words- instead of trying to enrich myself- I need to be seeking to help others.

Unfortunately, it is easier to say then do. Habits die hard. I do think that unchecked consumerism is a waste of health and resources. I certainly need to be wiser. \

Thanks again Paul, for your wise post.