Why 35mm is perfect for photography in Japan
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I started this journey with way too much camera gear, and in the end it was my smallest and lightest prime lens that gave me most of the joy. Join me for a short visit to Japan and a chat about why 35mm is such a marvellous focal length for this wonderful country.
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Absolutely lovely photos. I always think if I want to take 35mm or 50mm out. I don't want to take both but 35mm is so good for just roaming the streets.
@EwenBell
5 күн бұрын
50mm is so last century :)
Not to mention the gears in Japan are so much cheaper than Australia at the moment. Planning to pick up a S35mm f1.8 there during my upcoming trip!
@EwenBell
6 күн бұрын
It's a cracking good lens that S35 F1.8! I love the second hand market in Japan too. They're so organised, so professional and some great stores to walk into with almost any lens you might want.
Beautiful work, Ewen. I love the Japanese intentional design philosophy - especially with architecture, furniture, and the like.
@EwenBell
9 күн бұрын
I also love that they're intentionally gentle and kind to others. So much to love about Japan 🤍❤️🤍
@PETERFRITZPHOTO
9 күн бұрын
@@EwenBell Indeed. My wife is Chinese, but her manerisms can often be very Japanese-like.
You have some really nice images there. I also did a trip to Japan in Jan. I took my S1r and the Sigma 24-70 and 20F1.4. I used the 20 for interiors and landscapes. For street photography I mostly used the 24-70 but reviewing my final keepers I find that I was mostly shooting in the 28-40 range or all the way out at 70. 35 is kind of the sweet spot for street for sure but having something longer is beneficial occasionally.
@EwenBell
5 күн бұрын
I'll have to wait until they make an F2 24-70 though, I shoot most stuff at F2 :)
Have the shown pics been taken with Lumix S9 o G9?
@EwenBell
7 күн бұрын
They should be marked in the video, at the top left of frame. Sometimes I forget to put all the camera id into the final edit. The telephoto shots of the birds were G9II, all others were S9 :) Thanks for stopping by to watch the video.
Good luck with your 35mm if your thing is birds or wildllife. You think small.
@elwirastadnik
8 күн бұрын
You haven't watched the video, have you... Just a tittle... upsss, bad manners, bad manners.
@EwenBell
7 күн бұрын
Possibly my favourite reply so far on KZread :) Thankyou Elwira!