Does this bother you guys at all?

[The Hedgehog]

It's a Canon Rebel T1i and I just got a macro lens. I was not expecting how far I would have to stand back to be able to fit the entire snake into the pic. It's rather annoying :/

I know I'm just being critical of other people, and I remember how excited I was to get a new lens for my camera, but now that I've had quite some time shooting, this frustrates me. I guess it's one thing if you know you want a zoom lens, and you go and buy say a 600mm . However, it drives me nuts if you buy a Macro lens, and you don't even know why you are buying it, other than "Someone said it was a good lens."

I've found so much of photography is actually about reading and learning before actually taking pictures. I am much more "in-tune" with what I will need to do before I do a shoot or bring my camera somewhere. I already have an idea of what I would like to do, or an angle I'd like to get. Not just go into it blindly. I think this applies for lenses as well.

Anyway, I figured this would be a good topic of conversation. Discuss.

Btw he's talking about an actual ball python.

[Jake2k]

I think you let the "noobs" get to you a little too much, ya gotta just let this kinda stuff go man.

[The Hedgehog]

I think you let the "noobs" get to you a little too much, ya gotta just let this kinda stuff go man.

Well, the more I think about it, I believe it's me not wanting people to blow $600 if they don't know what they're actually buying. Maybe not so critical, but more I want to do the right thing and save them. LOL

[Jake2k]

Let em buy it then after they figure out they actually needed something different you can buy it off them for a good deal lol

[jriggs]

i'm all about jumping in blind.

note to the new guys:
you need all the glass they can afford. the more glass the better you'll be! give's you a bigger selection of gear to play with to find the right shot! and if you decided it's not the right lens for you you can always just sell it after all it's just money

[96whiteknight]

To answer the question, No. It's just you. J/K

Reminds me of this, though...

Any tips for shooting two females in the afternoon sun? I'll have my 85mm 1.2...

Just found this on another forum I'm on. Could just be his way of bragging. Not sure if serious.

[The Hedgehog]

To answer the question, No. It's just you. J/K

Reminds me of this, though...


Just found this on another forum I'm on. Could just be his way of bragging. Not sure if serious.

That's funny as hell.

The person ended up figuring out how to use the lens though:

[shinmei2006]

i want a macro lens

[extatic002]

i want a macro lens

Me too. I wish the one i wanted wasn't so damn expensive -_-

Not sure if super nice macro trich shots are worth $500-600 haha.

[shinmei2006]

and a wide angle

[kennyword1]

To answer the question, No. It's just you. J/K

Reminds me of this, though...


Just found this on another forum I'm on. Could just be his way of bragging. Not sure if serious.

He didn't buy that lens. He rented the lens and was looking for some helpful tips. He wasn't bragging about the lens.

[Adrreil]

A lot of people I know have an 85 1.2.. I don't think it's bragging rights, probably just the guy looking for suggestions with what lens he is using.

[Ls_[eg]hatch]

sounds like me i bought a canon 50mm 1.8f & iv prolly only tried using it like 3 times...
but i also dont use my camera much cause my computer took a shit...so kinda pointless.

[96whiteknight]

He didn't buy that lens. He rented the lens and was looking for some helpful tips. He wasn't bragging about the lens.

I guess I just misunderstood him. However, he did claim the lens was his though. Hmmm...