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EX2F vs. NX300+30mm

Started Oct 3, 2015 | Discussions thread
OP shademaster Contributing Member • Posts: 803
Re: EX2F vs. NX300+30mm

sixfootzero wrote:

Really nice shots of your trip!

Thanks!

I used to fret about always having my focal lengths covered, but realized I mostly used the 30mm anyway. I just got back from a trip where I only took a pancake lensed camera and was able to carry it in the pocket of my shorts without any trouble at all. Never felt like I was at a disadvantage with the fixed focal length...

I've been on trips where I bring the 16, 30 and 45.  Then I use the 30 90% of the time.  I would miss one or two nice wide angle shots like these

Flume gorge trail in Franconia notch.

Flume gorge trail in Franconia notch.


But the landscapes never resonate with me like the people shots.  If it was an either-or proposition, I'd give up the wide to get the bright standard.  OTOH...  I HAD BOTH OF THEM IN MY POCKETS so I was able to take these landscapes AND the other people shots.  So greynerd and company, please don't misread my message.  EX2F is good for what it is.  But it's not good for what it's not.

BTW, the compact camera photos in this thread looked great too!

I agree!

 shademaster's gear list:shademaster's gear list
Canon PowerShot S95 Samsung EX2F Panasonic LX100 Samsung NX300 Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake +3 more
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