The very first lens I owned. The
Nikkor 35-70mm 2.8 lens which came with my original Fuji S2 (bought second-hand
from a friend) was the only lens I had for the first few years as I
got to know my camera. It was my first foray into shooting with
something a little fancier than a point-and-shoot. It was a long road
of trial and error but a journey I was quite happy to take.
While it does have a few limitations
(the focal range isn't very long and the autofocus motor is getting a
little loud) it will still do whatever I ask it to. It is no longer
the first lens I reach for as I very much prefer the sharpness and
color vibrance that I get with my newer prime lenses but this is
still a winner. However, my exact lens is showing signs of age and is in need of replacing. It's the next lens on my to-buy list.
When my clients ask me for camera
advice, I often recommend this kind of lens for a starter lens.
Especially for those who want to photograph people rather than
landscapes. You can't go wrong with a zoom lens within this range. I mean, you CAN shoot landscapes but the zoom isn't very significant. You'd be better off with a 70-200mm at least but that's for another post.
You can pick up one of these lenses for
your own kit for a few hundred dollars. It is such a handy lens to
have.
Do you have this lens? How do you like
it? Is it a lens you reach for often or does it gather dust? Tell me
what you think of this piece of gear!
See you soon,
Vanessa
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