[Tom G]

Just curious to know what lenses other street photographers use. I vacillate between two prime lenses (28mm and 50mm) and my 28-70mm telephoto.

Opinions requested.

Thanks,

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[John M]

I like my EF 50 mm f1.8 or my Tamron 90mm on my Canon cameras.

[Tom G]

I like my EF 50 mm f1.8 or my Tamron 90mm on my Canon cameras.

Thank you John M, I think one can't go wrong with a fast 50mm lens; and the 90mm sounds like a good choice too.

[iffy]

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Just curious to know what lenses other street photographers use. I vacillate between two prime lenses (28mm and 50mm) and my 28-70mm telephoto.

I use my Sigma 50mm 1.4 Its a brilliant lens :-) I am just off to pick up my new Sigma 70-200mm 2.8.......So i'm gonna try that for a different prospective, though not too sure if I'll use it regularly for street work :-)

[Tom G]

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Just curious to know what lenses other street photographers use. I vacillate between two prime lenses (28mm and 50mm) and my 28-70mm telephoto.

I use my Sigma 50mm 1.4 Its a brilliant lens :-) I am just off to pick up my new Sigma 70-200mm 2.8.......So i'm gonna try that for a different prospective, though not too sure if I'll use it regularly for street work :-)

Thank you Iffy. Like several photographers I've talked to, & many I've read about, they use a Prime 50mm or perhaps a 35mm. Also, I've been told that one must get proficient with a prime lens so as to be comfortable with a telephoto.

However, I'm going to continue using my 28mm-70mm as I think it is a good alternative to a prime for street stuff.

I would think that a 70-200mm might be a bit bulky and cumbersome. No? I'll be interested to hear from you how it works out.

Send some shots too, please.

Tom G

[Don Schaeffer]

The smaller the camera the better. I often use a small point and shoot when I'm on the street.

[Tom G]

The smaller the camera the better. I often use a small point and shoot when I'm on the street.

Yes, I think "small" is a great way to shoot; however, most P&S cameras do not have an optical view finder which I think is quite convenient for some shots.

What P&S do you use?

[PhotoPlay]

I'd would use zoom lens and if can be one prime lens attach to one camera for a quick snap when needed. 18-35mm for zoom and 50mm 1.4 for prime would be great for me

[Tom G]

I'd would use zoom lens and if can be one prime lens attach to one camera for a quick snap when needed. 18-35mm for zoom and 50mm 1.4 for prime would be great for me

The 18-35 idea is very interesting. I like it. Of course, then, one must never forget to "Get Closer" to the subject. And, often what gets "caught" in the background is just as interesting as the subject.

Thanks

[shumicse]

I would prefer to use Canon EF 50mm f/1.8.

[finn]

In my humble opinion, the best lens is the one that you are comfortable with.
My self i only use 2 for street and thay are a 35mm & 50mm prime if you want to get closer step in further away step out.

[Don Schaeffer]

The smaller the camera the better. I often use a small point and shoot when I'm on the street.

Yes, I think "small" is a great way to shoot; however, most P&S cameras do not have an optical view finder which I think is quite convenient for some shots.

What P&S do you use?

I have an old Olympus SP350 (8 megapixels) that I picked up under $30 on E-Bay. It has an optical finder which is why I bought it. I completely agree about the optical finder. I found my tablet camera very useful for street photos because you can look like you are reading when you shoot.

[Rick R]

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Just curious to know what lenses other street photographers use. I vacillate between two prime lenses (28mm and 50mm) and my 28-70mm telephoto.

Opinions requested.

Thanks,

Tom G

Personally, I use a Nikon 18-200mm and carry a Nikon 50mm for back-up.