kfoster
TPF Noob!
Its not all about covering the same spectrum or focal length. Every lens has a purpose. Prime lenses are almost always better then zooms. They are typically quicker and sharper. The 60mm and 105mm micro lenses are true macro 1:1 lenses, good luck finding a zoom to do 1:1. And the 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm have much wider apetures then my 35-70mm or the 18-70mm. These are perfect for portrait work or low light.
As for the 70-300mm and the 80-200mm, even though they cover similar focal lengths these lenses are way different. The 80-200mm is a big lens that needs a tripod or monopod and costs nearly a grand, but is very sharp. The 70-300mm is much cheaper and easier to handle but isn't as sharp. I like to use this one when its incovient to carry the big lens or impractable, but I still need the extra focal length.
Even though the 70-300mm covers this focal length, the 300mm f/4 is a pro lens and is much sharper.
Many photographers just want of put one lens on their camera and never take it off. I do not have this problem. I feel that if I'm going to have a camera with interchangable lenses then I'm going to change lenses when needed.
K
As for the 70-300mm and the 80-200mm, even though they cover similar focal lengths these lenses are way different. The 80-200mm is a big lens that needs a tripod or monopod and costs nearly a grand, but is very sharp. The 70-300mm is much cheaper and easier to handle but isn't as sharp. I like to use this one when its incovient to carry the big lens or impractable, but I still need the extra focal length.
Even though the 70-300mm covers this focal length, the 300mm f/4 is a pro lens and is much sharper.
Many photographers just want of put one lens on their camera and never take it off. I do not have this problem. I feel that if I'm going to have a camera with interchangable lenses then I'm going to change lenses when needed.
K