What's in your camera bag?

MauiBride2008 · September 2011

For those who have a DSLR, what is in your camera bag? I currently have a Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for my Nikon D5000. I love it, but I feel like I can't use it to it's full potential.

MH bought me this lens for Christmas a couple years ago and while I looove it, it ended up being the wrong lens for my camera. The one I should have go was the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S because of the autofocus feature.

The lens I have now is almost impossible to take pics of Rawley because he is just moving so much that every picture I take is blurry and not in a good way R has to stay still in order for a good picture to be taken and that's few and far between anymore. I end up just using my lens that came with my camera most of the time now, but I'm not pleased with how my pics turn out.

So I'm curious for all of you that have a DSLR and love to take pics for fun or for a side business, what do you have in your camera bag??

sanae78 · September 2011

I have a Canon 5D Mark II, 50mm 1.4, 24-70 2.8L and 24-105 f/4 that I never use. I shoot mostly with my 50 but I love my 24-70, too. I definitely recommend you upgrading to one that has AF.

MauiBride2008 · September 2011

Oh thank you!

I love your blog by the way, you take such amazing photos

redshoegirl · September 2011

I have a Nikon D90, and just the kit lens - but it does have autofocus, and I highly recommend you upgrade your lens to get it! I don't think I could take pics of the boys without it. Smile

MauiBride2008 · September 2011

redshoegirl:
I have a Nikon D90, and just the kit lens - but it does have autofocus, and I highly recommend you upgrade your lens to get it! I don't think I could take pics of the boys without it.

You take all your amazing pictures with just a kit lens???? That's amazing because your pictures just get better and better! But yes, the new AF lens is the only thing I want for Christmas this year. This manual focus is just too overwhelming and feels close to impossible to master

redshoegirl · September 2011

MauiBride2008:
redshoegirl:
I have a Nikon D90, and just the kit lens - but it does have autofocus, and I highly recommend you upgrade your lens to get it! I don't think I could take pics of the boys without it.
You take all your amazing pictures with just a kit lens???? That's amazing because your pictures just get better and better! But yes, the new AF lens is the only thing I want for Christmas this year. This manual focus is just too overwhelming and feels close to impossible to master

Aw thanks! Yup, I only have the one lens. I want a 35mm or 50mm prime, but that will have to wait a while...

sanae78 · September 2011

MauiBride2008:
Oh thank you! I love your blog by the way, you take such amazing photos

Thanks!

mrs.winter · September 2011

I have the Nikon D5000 (with two kit lenses) and I bought the AF-S 18-55 mm about a year ago. I really like it and I use it the most. I really want the 30 or 50 mm for x-mas. I wish I had more time to spend taking and learning how to use my camera. I'm hoping with the new baby, I can learn more since the baby will be still:) Ashton is all over the place. I have just been using my point and shoot as it's much easier with a running toddler.

mrspresley · September 2011

I don't have a camera bag (my diaper bag is big so I just toss it in there) but I have a 50mm 1:1.8 lens that I use for almost everything (both baby and food!). it has both AF and MF. I know very little about cameras and just know the few things my brother has taught me

but I am learning little bits here and there as I ask him questions...... but mostly I just stick to what I know and run with it!

MauiBride2008 · September 2011

mrspresley:
I don't have a camera bag (my diaper bag is big so I just toss it in there) but I have a 50mm 1:1.8 lens that I use for almost everything (both baby and food!). it has both AF and MF. I know very little about cameras and just know the few things my brother has taught me but I am learning little bits here and there as I ask him questions...... but mostly I just stick to what I know and run with it!

I would have never guessed that your "learning". You also take such great pictures! I love my 50mm lens, I just wished it has the AF...I'm for sure putting that on my Christmas list this year.

I'm trying to learn using this lens to shoot straight manual, but its so frustrating because I feel like I miss moments because I can never get anything in focus since R is moving around now all the time Practice, practice, practice...

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