why the aura that surrounds the one camera/lens idea?

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airfrogusmc said:
Why should anyone care what I do? I couldn't care less what anyone else shoots with. Many have found this way of shooting right for them. If its not right for you so be it but I found it to be just the opposite of rigid and limiting but I was also told I was limiting my self from folks just like I see here when I bought a camera that only shoots B&W. I've also seen the same type individuals in digital forums attack film lovers with the same type arguments. Find what works for you and quit worrying about others and how they get it done. The only thing that matters is the work. The rest is just BS.
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Why is it "BS" to be puzzled by a refusal to consider alternative lenses? Surely the psychology is quite interesting. And if this question is about anything, it is about psychology.

We all understand the message, I think, that you like this approach. But if you were to ask yourself, "Why don't I want to use any other lenses?", instead of saying "I just don't, OK!" we might all learn something from the answer.

No-one disputes that it works for you and that you are happy with it. But if everything else were "BS" as you claim, why would you invest so much time and effort in this thread in defending your choice?

Cheers,

R.
 
Roger Hicks said:
Why is it "BS" to be puzzled by a refusal to consider alternative lenses? Surely the psychology is quite interesting. And if this question is about anything, it is about psychology.

We all understand the message, I think, that you like this approach. But if you were to ask yourself, "Why don't I want to use any other lenses?", instead of saying "I just don't, OK!" we might all learn something from the answer.

No-one disputes that it works for you and that you are happy with it. But if everything else were "BS" as you claim, why would you invest so much time and effort in this thread in defending your choice?

Cheers,

R.
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Why can't you understand that the way someone sees can fit with a certain F/L and they get exactly what they are seeing with the equipment they use? Why can't you get your mind around that? I've come to these realizations after decades of working with all kinds of equipment. I shouldn't be called names or have to defend anything because I also have the work. And again there are many that have also found this road to be the right road for them. You have very different ideas and gear choices than I do but you don't see me attacking you for your choices. Telling someone that they are wrong for choices that clearly work for them is just nuts and the bigger question is why do you even care?

And the work is all that matters period. If I get what works with whatever who should care? Why should I have to defend anything.....
 
airfrogusmc said:
Why can't you understand that the way someone sees can fit with a certain F/L and they get exactly what they are seeing with the equipment they use. Why can't you get your mind around that. They've come to these realizations after decades of working with all kinds of equipment. I shouldn't be called names or have to defend anything because I also have the work. And again there are many that have also found this road to be the right road for them. You have very different ideas and gear choices than I do but you don't see me attacking you for your choices. Telling someone that they are wrong for choices that clearly work for them is just nuts and the bigger question is why do you even care?
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Highlight: Well, actually, I can.

Why can't you understand that this is not the same as refusing to consider other focal lengths? It's not the choosing I'm questioning. It's the refusing. To use your own words, "Why can't you get your mind around that"?

My own reaction would be, "Yes, I could use other focal lengths, and I would, cheerfully, if I felt the need. But I don't feel the need. It's not a doctrinaire determination to use just one lens. It's just a temporary choice for the moment."

Like you, I've been taking pictures professionally for several decades, using lots of formats and cameras. Like you, I'm happy enough with a single camera and lens most of the time for my personal photography (and surprisingly much of what little professional photography I still do). But unlike you, I have not imposed a rule on myself that I will use only one camera and lens, because I feel no need to do so.

Cheers,

R.
 
I have to agree with what most of what airfrog is saying ... why should a single focal length restrict your vision and options. Which is not to say I totally disagree with Roger.

Often people try to be too many different types of photographer ... I've made that error myself frequently. To work within a particular focal length and style benefits me personally.

"Yes Lord, we are all individuals!" (in unison of course) by the mob in 'The Life Of Brian ' was a telling moment I thought! :D
 
Roger Hicks said:
Highlight: Well, actually, I can.

Why can't you understand that this is not the same as refusing to consider other focal lengths? It's not the choosing I'm questioning. It's the refusing. To use your own words, "Why can't you get your mind around that"?

My own reaction would be, "Yes, I could use other focal lengths, and I would, cheerfully, if I felt the need. But I don't feel the need. It's not a doctrinaire determination to use just one lens. It's just a temporary choice for the moment."

Like you, I've been taking pictures professionally for several decades, using lots of formats and cameras. Like you, I'm happy enough with a single camera and lens most of the time for my personal photography (and surprisingly much of what little professional photography I still do). But unlike you, I have not imposed a rule on myself that I will use only one camera and lens, because I feel no need to do so.

Cheers,

R.
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But again some of what you call temporary choices can help develop a style and I haven't imposed any rule on anything. I have made choices that fit with the way I see and this has come from decades of work. Again I'm not limited but freed. Its great to grab the camera and go out and shoot without a ton of equipment. And your choices are just that and have fun with it but I choose a very different road and its a road that is built on experience.
 
Keith said:
I have to agree with what most of what airfrog is saying ... why should a single focal length restrict your vision and options. Which is not to say I totally disagree with Roger.

Often people try to be too many different types of photographer ... I've made that error myself frequently. To work within a particular focal length and style benefits me personally.

"Yes Lord. we are all individuals" (in unison of course) by the mob in "The Life Of Brian ' was a telling moment I thought! :D
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Dear Keith,

It needn't. But refusing to consider other lenses is restrictive. Look at it this way: "Would another lens give me a better picture? Nah." and "I won't even consider the possibility that another focal length might give me a better picture."

The result is the same either way. But the way you get to that result is philosophically different. This, surely, is the point of the thread: not just why but also how we come to our choices.

Cheers,

R.
 
airfrogusmc said:
But again some of what you call temporary choices can help develop a style and I haven't imposed any rule on anything. I have made choices that fit with the way I see and this has come from decades of work. Again I'm not limited but freed. Its great to grab the camera and go out and shoot without a ton of equipment. And your choices are just that and have fun with it but I choose a very different road and its a road that is built on experience.
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Highlight: So is mine. What I'm interested in (as the OP was) is why and how people make certain choices. See post above.

Cheers,

R.
 
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