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Will I miss my 75m?? (purchase 40-150 pro)

Started Jun 24, 2015 | Discussions thread
ediblestarfish Regular Member • Posts: 499
Depends what you like doing more.

The size and weight of the 40-150 really restrict it in some ways. It's not a very good walk-about casual lens the way the 75mm can be.  People don't really pay attention to my 75mm when I have it on the camera. People do take notice with the 40-150, for better or worse.

The shallow depth of field is better on the 75 if used in the same way, but the 40-150 can get a lot closer, so it can make up for that in a different way.

Preference for me is a tossup, and is based more on circumstance. If I go on an extended trip and can only take one or the other though, I predictably take the 40-150, along with the 12-40, and hopefully soon, the 7-14. Speed, flexibility, and time are the issues that really bring the pro zooms to the forefront.

If you got time to waste wandering about (and can use your feet to zoom), or a controlled setup to exploit to keep the 75 at its focal length optimum, the 75 is more enjoyable to use. However I just don't find it critical in any situation, save the very low light situations which are for me, less often needed.

The 75 is just an option for me, and nice to have, but not necessary.

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