Over the last few months, I’ve been giving serious thought to scaling back my camera bag and shooting with just my absolute favorite lenses. I became a fan of prime lenses (fixed focal lengths) a while ago, and wondered if a purely prime kit could work for me at weddings. Well, I get to find out soon; I’m second shooting for another photographer with just a couple of my favorite prime lenses. I’m very excited about this!
I’ve been thinking what my ideal kit would contain. Something very wide; something very long; a couple of lenses on either side of the normal range to cover everything else (normal on my D3S is a 50mm). And a macro. the lineup is looking like this: 24 1.4 / 35 1.4 / 85 1.4 / 105 2.8 macro / 135 2.0. I own all but the 135mm at this point – so a couple of days ago I rented it. The 70-200mm is a huge lens to give up, and I need to make 300% sure that I’m ready before committing to the 135. My rental arrived this afternoon … I think I’m in love …
Porter hates the camera, but will at least sit when bribed with Milk Bones. 
by Kate
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