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I'm after some advice on which lens is best for everyday travelling, I own a Nikon D5300 and have the standard 18-55 with a 55-300 and 35mm prime - all Nikon Lens.
After a recommendation I have been using the 35mm prime but, it may be user error, I find it difficult to get a clear picture when taking pictures quickly and off the cuff whilst walking around towns and streets when abroad. (I mainly go to Asia or South America so there's always a lot of interest in the streets) If I see something or someone of interest I sometimes don't have time to try and focus on the subject. I have many photos that have focused properly, such as focusing on the wall and not the person who is standing in front of it which is very frustrating as the picture is ruined.
I like to take a range of photos from portrait, landscape, street.
I love to use my prime in the right conditions but I have been looking at something like the 18-105 and cashing in my 55-300 as I rarely use it as at least the former gives me that extra zoom when required.
Is there a decent lens for everyday travel or is there something I'm doing wrong with the prime ?
I have been increasing the aperture but I still have issues with it focusing on what I want when quickly taking a spur of the moment picture.
Any help is appreciated
Thanks
I'm after some advice on which lens is best for everyday travelling, I own a Nikon D5300 and have the standard 18-55 with a 55-300 and 35mm prime - all Nikon Lens.
After a recommendation I have been using the 35mm prime but, it may be user error, I find it difficult to get a clear picture when taking pictures quickly and off the cuff whilst walking around towns and streets when abroad. (I mainly go to Asia or South America so there's always a lot of interest in the streets) If I see something or someone of interest I sometimes don't have time to try and focus on the subject. I have many photos that have focused properly, such as focusing on the wall and not the person who is standing in front of it which is very frustrating as the picture is ruined.
I like to take a range of photos from portrait, landscape, street.
I love to use my prime in the right conditions but I have been looking at something like the 18-105 and cashing in my 55-300 as I rarely use it as at least the former gives me that extra zoom when required.
Is there a decent lens for everyday travel or is there something I'm doing wrong with the prime ?
I have been increasing the aperture but I still have issues with it focusing on what I want when quickly taking a spur of the moment picture.
Any help is appreciated
Thanks
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