Once you've decided that it's time to add another
lens to your gadget bag, it's difficult to keep from rushing right
down to your friendly photo dealer and consummating the transaction.
In fact, many lenses are bought in exactly that manner and end up
gathering dust in some handy closet as a result. Before you reach
the point of obsession, there are various considerations that should
be taken into account:
- Focal Length of the Lenses
- How fast the aperture/speed of the lens?
- What size of the filters it take
- Do you really need an Aspherical/Low Dispersion glass
- Do you need those lens offer by manufacturer of your camera
- Which way the focusing ring turn (Manual
Focus)
- Is the Focusing Motor built-in (Auto
Focus)
Carefully go through all those considered questions about, talk
to some experienced photographers in you local photo club, before you rushing down to your
friendly photo dealers.
All lenses look the same at the dealer's; they're bright, shiny and
impressive. But how do you tell a good one from one of lesser
quality? Do you need the absolute best or can you get along
with somewhat less quality? These and other questions of importance
to you are the subject we'll cover in this section. |
