Comments on: Part 2: What Types of Lenses Do You Need? http://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/ Established June13th 2006 Seattle / Beverly Hills / New York Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:49:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: scrapeboxlisthttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-246294 scrapeboxlist Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:42:34 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-246294 I am commenting to let you understand of the beneficial experience our daughter enjoyed checking your web site. She learned several details, not to mention how it is like to possess an ideal giving nature to make other folks really easily learn specific hard to do topics. You actually exceeded our expected results. Many thanks for producing such essential, healthy, edifying as well as cool thoughts on the topic to Evelyn. I am commenting to let you understand of the beneficial experience our daughter enjoyed checking your web site. She learned several details, not to mention how it is like to possess an ideal giving nature to make other folks really easily learn specific hard to do topics. You actually exceeded our expected results. Many thanks for producing such essential, healthy, edifying as well as cool thoughts on the topic to Evelyn.

]]> By: Mary S.http://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212632 Mary S. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:02:24 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212632 #1 I love the way she captured the layers on the box top. She layed out the box well and the lighting of the words is beutiful. What a wonderful picture #1
I love the way she captured the layers on the box top. She layed out the box well and the lighting of the words is beutiful.
What a wonderful picture

]]> By: Irmahttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212630 Irma Thu, 14 May 2009 23:47:53 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212630 Photo one has my vote Photo one has my vote

]]> By: Kelseyhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212603 Kelsey Thu, 14 May 2009 20:26:26 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212603 #1 photo has my vote!! :) LOVE the lighting, capture, and emotion that the photo encompasses. #1 photo has my vote!! :) LOVE the lighting, capture, and emotion that the photo encompasses.

]]> By: Captured by Jesshttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212113 Captured by Jess Sat, 02 May 2009 02:10:52 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212113 MeRa,Thank you for putting so much time into these posts. They have been really helpful and your shots are gorgeous. One question, are you and Brian really shooting Sony full time?? MeRa,

Thank you for putting so much time into these posts. They have been really helpful and your shots are gorgeous.
One question, are you and Brian really shooting Sony full time??

]]> By: Beckyhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212104 Becky Fri, 01 May 2009 11:57:28 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212104 Katie, Heck yes I'll be your photo friend!! :) I'm glad to know that someone else has the same questions that I do... and is running into the same barriers... not glad... but happy to know that I'm not alone. :) Katie,
Heck yes I’ll be your photo friend!! :) I’m glad to know that someone else has the same questions that I do… and is running into the same barriers… not glad… but happy to know that I’m not alone. :)

]]> By: Christiana Childershttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212089 Christiana Childers Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:39:10 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212089 Thank you for taking the extensive time to put these posts together. Super helpful!!! Thank you for taking the extensive time to put these posts together. Super helpful!!!

]]> By: Kelly Nhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212070 Kelly N Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:06:42 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212070 This has been a really informative series of posts, thank you! I'm one of those people now filled with regret because I didn't know all this info when I got my camera, and now want to start all over... I have the Nikon D60 with the kit lenses from Costco(18-55, and 55-200). I bought your DVDs last summer and was totally frustrated because when I did the exercises I couldn't get the blur you were talking about. My husband got me a Nikkor AF 50mm 1.8 lens for Christmas and on one hand it's made such an amazing difference - but on the other it's a huge pain in the butt!**It doesn't Autofocus on the D60!** Turns out it needs to be an AF-S lens to do that which costs $400+..So now I have this whole other issue to contend with of getting the picture in focus along with trying to remember all the exposure and composition stuff...I'm not sure what the point of my comment is other than to say thank you for taking the time to educate us. And to let other people who have or are thinking of getting the D60/D40 cameras, that the Autofocus in body vs lenses thing is a pretty big deal.At this point, I guess I'm stuck with what I have until I actually make the jump and attempt to earn a little income to fund my lens dreams. This has been a really informative series of posts, thank you! I’m one of those people now filled with regret because I didn’t know all this info when I got my camera, and now want to start all over… I have the Nikon D60 with the kit lenses from Costco(18-55, and 55-200). I bought your DVDs last summer and was totally frustrated because when I did the exercises I couldn’t get the blur you were talking about. My husband got me a Nikkor AF 50mm 1.8 lens for Christmas and on one hand it’s made such an amazing difference – but on the other it’s a huge pain in the butt!

**It doesn’t Autofocus on the D60!** Turns out it needs to be an AF-S lens to do that which costs $400+..

So now I have this whole other issue to contend with of getting the picture in focus along with trying to remember all the exposure and composition stuff…

I’m not sure what the point of my comment is other than to say thank you for taking the time to educate us. And to let other people who have or are thinking of getting the D60/D40 cameras, that the Autofocus in body vs lenses thing is a pretty big deal.

At this point, I guess I’m stuck with what I have until I actually make the jump and attempt to earn a little income to fund my lens dreams.

]]> By: Katiehttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212069 Katie Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:53:51 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212069 Becky!!! I have the same questions and have the same disheartening experiences ALL the time. I live in North San Diego county, and most OC/SD photogs won't really "be friends" with you unless you've shot more than 30 weddings (I think that's when they assume you're "established" and not just mooching off of them). It's REALLY annoying. We'll show them what we've got, even if it means practicing til our little hearts burst. :) Wanna be photo friends?!?! :)Me Ra you ROCK! I've only posted on here a few times, but gosh you deserve a gazillion comments. You are SUPER DUPER and I'm so thankful for a photog that is open with her "secrets". I believe You, Jasmine Star, and Dane Sanders are the only photogs out there that actually get real, without egos/reconceived notions getting involved.Anyways, Anyone know much about the new Nikon 50mm 1.4? I already am invested in a Nikon body (D70s) and I actually get some pretty nice shots from my kit lens. But, I'm wanting to upgrade to a fixed lens. I know my camera has a crop, so is the 50mm worth it for me? The new Nikon 50mm 1.4 is in the $400 range I believe. But, I've heard some good things. Anyone have feedback!?! :) Becky!!! I have the same questions and have the same disheartening experiences ALL the time. I live in North San Diego county, and most OC/SD photogs won’t really “be friends” with you unless you’ve shot more than 30 weddings (I think that’s when they assume you’re “established” and not just mooching off of them). It’s REALLY annoying. We’ll show them what we’ve got, even if it means practicing til our little hearts burst. :) Wanna be photo friends?!?! :)

Me Ra you ROCK! I’ve only posted on here a few times, but gosh you deserve a gazillion comments. You are SUPER DUPER and I’m so thankful for a photog that is open with her “secrets”. I believe You, Jasmine Star, and Dane Sanders are the only photogs out there that actually get real, without egos/reconceived notions getting involved.

Anyways, Anyone know much about the new Nikon 50mm 1.4? I already am invested in a Nikon body (D70s) and I actually get some pretty nice shots from my kit lens. But, I’m wanting to upgrade to a fixed lens. I know my camera has a crop, so is the 50mm worth it for me? The new Nikon 50mm 1.4 is in the $400 range I believe. But, I’ve heard some good things. Anyone have feedback!?! :)

]]> By: Beckyhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212064 Becky Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:13:54 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/04/29/part-2-what-types-of-lenses-do-you-need/#comment-212064 I finally shelled out about a month ago and bought my first truly nice Sony brand lens besides the ones that came in the kit with the Sony Alpha 200. I got myself a 50 mm f1.4 and it's truly beautiful. the Sony Alpha 350 was my first choice for price and everything (my husband and I are college students.. though I'm graduating in a few days, and budget is tight), but I got the Alpha 200 for free, so I couldn't complain!!!I'm at the point now, where I'm beginning to wonder about two things.... printers and "shopping carts" for my clients to purchase from online (what the HECK is ROES? and how does it affect my editing process in photoshop?) and also, how does one take pictures of a big group (like a family photo) at a wedding? There's so many logistics... how to stagger people so everyone's faces are seen, lighting, shadows, do I have to use umbrellas and flash??? What is the deal with Umbrellas and flash anyhow?? Hopefully you can give us some photo recipes for a few specific things... 1) how to take a picture against the backdrop of a sunset, 2) how to do big group pictures inside and outside, 3) How to keep from missing "the kiss" at a wedding, and getting it underexposed or overexposed or blurry.*sigh.... sorry I have so many questions... I wish I could find a one on one mentor that I could ask all these questions... but I find that in my area people are kind of territorial about their business and don't want to give tips that might make you better than they are. It's kind of disheartening. And it seems that no matter the amount of research I do, (especially about printers and shopping cart programs) there is no way to really know what you like til you try it! Anyways, those were just some ideas for future posts. :) Thanks for all the info so far! You're helping to make my dreams come true! I finally shelled out about a month ago and bought my first truly nice Sony brand lens besides the ones that came in the kit with the Sony Alpha 200. I got myself a 50 mm f1.4 and it’s truly beautiful. the Sony Alpha 350 was my first choice for price and everything (my husband and I are college students.. though I’m graduating in a few days, and budget is tight), but I got the Alpha 200 for free, so I couldn’t complain!!!

I’m at the point now, where I’m beginning to wonder about two things…. printers and “shopping carts” for my clients to purchase from online (what the HECK is ROES? and how does it affect my editing process in photoshop?) and also, how does one take pictures of a big group (like a family photo) at a wedding? There’s so many logistics… how to stagger people so everyone’s faces are seen, lighting, shadows, do I have to use umbrellas and flash??? What is the deal with Umbrellas and flash anyhow?? Hopefully you can give us some photo recipes for a few specific things… 1) how to take a picture against the backdrop of a sunset, 2) how to do big group pictures inside and outside, 3) How to keep from missing “the kiss” at a wedding, and getting it underexposed or overexposed or blurry.

*sigh…. sorry I have so many questions… I wish I could find a one on one mentor that I could ask all these questions… but I find that in my area people are kind of territorial about their business and don’t want to give tips that might make you better than they are. It’s kind of disheartening. And it seems that no matter the amount of research I do, (especially about printers and shopping cart programs) there is no way to really know what you like til you try it!
Anyways, those were just some ideas for future posts. :) Thanks for all the info so far! You’re helping to make my dreams come true!

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