millimetres, that is…
I’ve been dabbling in photography for a few years, with mixed results that seem to improve at least slightly over the years. As much as I’d like a fine selection of quality lenses, money has not been a luxury I’ve been able to throw in the direction of this hobby, but with careful secondhand purchases and a lot of research I’ve been able to put together a pretty passable kit.
One of the drawbacks of a DSLR, particularly when you’re travelling alone and on foot, is that the weight and bulk of a DSLR quickly wears off, and finding a quality lightweight walkabout lens quickly became more important than being prepared for any and all photography scenarios.
Enter the 35mm…
While in the UK, I was regularly going to events. Walking the line between event photography and socialising meant neither a large camera/flash setup nor a small and easy point and shoot were going to hit the mark. I managed to get some pretty nice shots with the 35mm even just with low ambient light.
I also love it for urban photography. Although it has a restricted field of view, often this kind of limitation forces you to take a different approach to capturing your surrounds.
Finally, I use it quite often for detail photography – such as indoor decor or nature photography. Although it isn’t good for macro, it’s still a nice lens for closeups of small objects, plants and insects, and it produces a lovely smooth bokeh.
For a lens priced at under $300 it’s an absolute gem.
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