Along with this topic it might be useful to note which lenses are
used the most in our light kits. It might establish a priority for
someone starting out.
Even though it is there I hardly ever use the teleconverter. Most of
my frames are exposed now through the 35-80/2.8. I use the 24/2.8
quite a bit. I use a longer lens or macro/close up lens only
occasionally, but I really need it when I do. If I have a larger kit
on a car trip it is different. More carrying capacity and time for
playing.
So covering that middle range, for me, would take care of most of my
shooting needs with a wider angle thrown in. First priority: 35-70 or
80; or 35, 50, 85 in single focal lengths. The 50 could be a 50/3.5
macro. The 35 could be the f2 which give steady hand held shooting at
1/30 second inside tight interiors. 2nd priority: 24. 3rd priority:
You will know at this point what you want or need.
Interestingly the lens line up for the old Leica M3 was 35, 50, 90,
135. Of course it was limited by rangefinder frames and focusing, but
those were designed around the most used focal lengths.
--
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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