The lense does not make the photographer… but it helps!

There is an old saying that the robe does not make the monk.  When it comes to photography, having very expensive equipment may not translate in better pictures but good equipment can certainly help.   When you have the right lens, you can easier translate your vision into an image.   Imagine National Geographic photographers without big zooms for animal shots or wide angles for breathtaking landscapes.  Imagine low light photography without tripods or wide apertures… 

My new camera makes me a better photographer,  I am a klutz when it comes to exposure and manual settings.  My Canon 7D has an amazing metering system.  Bracketing is very easy to do with all those handy controls.  My portraits got better after I started using my 50mm 1.8 lens…  My landscapes got better after I started using my wide-angle lens and a gradient neutral density filter. 

I had to make a decision on getting a lens to replace my  Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens.   After much thought, some savings and financial maneuvers I went with the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras. Making a decision on a lens depends on many factors, in my case I wanted to finally get a good lens, something I can use in low light since I like portraits with available light. 

Last but not least I have on my list is a macro lens… like shoes there is no such thing as having too many lenses 🙂

June 22, 2011 | Categories: Photography Stuff | Leave a comment