爱上摄影，是因为爱看一些令人叹为观止的摄影作品，希望自己也能学会一些摄影的技术。
而单反摄影所拍摄出的效果，不同镜头下千变万化的光影艺术，足以让人沉迷其中。微距摄影放大后的震撼，背景虚化的美感，以快速快门凝结住的优美动作，广角镜头下的秀丽山河，夜幕低垂后霓虹灯下的醉人都市，在摄影人的无限创意之下一张张令人心旷神怡，拍案叫绝的作品展现眼前。
最近看了不少摄影书刊与杂志，对各种摄影镜头有了一些了解，若非许多梦寐以求的镜头价格高昂得令人却步，早已按耐不住而买下了。
理智的做法，还是按部就班，一步一步来，享受学习摄影过程的其中乐趣吧。。。
One of the key factors contributing to the fun of playing with DSLR camera is the wide choice the user has over numerous types of lens, and the unique capabilities and features that come with each specific lens.
Not so long ago, I purchased my first macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM) and have since been shooting regularly. While the macro lens is specifically designed for macro and close-up shots, I found that it is pretty good for some general-purpose application as well. Due to the 100mm focal length, the lens also is ideal for shooting outdoor for distant objects. For example, the lens was so handy when I re-visited Mandai Zoo after the purchase of the lens. Besides having higher zoom factor compared to the standard 18-55mm lens, the maximum f-stop of f2.8 also enables some portrait shots of animals with reasonably nice background blur, or so called ‘bokeh’ effect in photographic term.
Having had some fun and satisfactory experience with the lens, I am now hungry for more and is reviewing and considering other lens to add to my gears. I would love to have a Prime 50mm or 85mm fast lens (f1.2 or f1.4). I think the ‘bokeh’ effect would be incredible. Another lens is probably a 18mm-200mm lens (for the wide zoom range) so that I do not need to bring along too many lenses during travelling.
Shit! I think my DSLR addiction is getting worse now, can someone please rescue me from this addictive hobby before I become broke!
I like the 2nd picture *thumbs up*
ReplyDeleteI would highly recommend the 50mm prime lens. You can get the 50mm f/1.8II which retails for around RM350. Or if you have the budget, there's also the 50mm f/1.4 which is more expensive of course.
ReplyDeleteLonger focal lens tend to have a narrower depth of field...which makes it a great lens for portraiture.
A great image of the proboscis monkey. I couldn't get that close when I was in Sandakan as I was shooting with a wide angle.
haha, good luck to you then.. but i guess photography is a kind of hobby that you need to constantly invest.. once you are something, you will want to get another one better.. :p
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ReplyDeleteThe lens can make a difference. Have much to learn from you for portrait shots..…
Mei Teng,
Thanks for the suggestion, I like the f/1.4 ones but the low price of the f/1.8II is so irresistible…..There are two options in my mind now: 1. Buy the cheap f/1.8II to quench my desire first, 2. Buy the f/1.4 once and for all….:-(
SK,
I like to believe that buying lenses is an investment but not so convinced that it actually is, haha….Anyway, if I do not buy and leave them unused then it should be worth it.
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ReplyDelete但别太沉迷哦。。。
It would be very wise not to rush into collecting gears at the starting point of your photographic journey. Take time to work on understanding the functions of your camera and lens, techniques and developing your own style. The 50mm prime f/1.8II lens is a good one to start with.
ReplyDeleteI realized the mistake of quickly adding gears and now, I prefer to work with what I have first before thinking too much of purchasing a host of lenses.
jin1shu3,
ReplyDelete金玉良言，谢谢。
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Mei Teng,
Wise advice. Will fully adopt, and thanks for cooling down my adrenaline….:-)
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