can't suggest how you might want to do insect and flower photography - i've no experience with that. don't know anything about "locking" a zoom lens. Talk to stenquist about that ;-))
Shel > [Original Message] > From: skye > Ahh.. I get it. So I could use my 24-135 as long as I lock it to 24mm > (it has a lock switch-- I assume to keep the lens from accidentally > unfolding itself although that's never happened). I'm not sure I > understand -- is this "work close" specific to street photography or > for photography in general? I mean, the Capa comment would appear to > apply for anything (in my experience (eg, I photograph a lot of > flowersand some insects)). > > > The bottom line is to develop a style that you're comfortable with. If you > > go out with a 24~135 lens, you're gonna be trying to decide at each shot > > what focal length is appropriate, more often then not staying at the longer > > end of the focal range, working closer to your present comfort zone. > > This is very true. My current results show that photos I shoot and > display (to friends) tend to be grouped at 24mm or 135mm, but rarely > between the two. So I gather that I'm either trying to grab as much > scenery as possible, or I'm far away from something and trying not to > move closer. This is what I'm currently "comfortable with", but I'm > trying to learn and improve. > > --s
