True, but in his book "The Art of Photographing Nature" (get it "Art" hahaha) he describes how he likes new high-quality zooms because it gives him the ability to crop and compose easily and quickly. Not necessarily because the subjects are moving.
Incidentally, I am extremely jealous. Art Wolfe's book has helped my issues with composition. My exposures were perfect but my compositions sucked. Art Wolfe (and John Shaw) taught me how to slow down, and see the whole picture and take apart each element to improve my composition. Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "aimcompute" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I suspect the reason he prefers zooms is the "nature" of his shots. When > you're dealing with a flock of birds or a frolicking bear, you don't > necessarily have the time to change lenses. > > Tom C. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "harald_nancy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Just happened to run into Art Wolfe, world renowned wildlife > > and outdoor photographer, this weekend in Seattle, Washington. > > If you don't know, this is his website: > > http://www.artwolfe.com/ > > > > Started talking a bit about outdoor photography, so I asked him > > "What's your favorite lense?" > > He asks, "What camera are you using?" > > I say, "Pentax". > > His eyes light up, "Ah, Medium format". (one of his cameras is a Pentax > Med. > > Format). > > "No", I say, "35mm". > > I was kind of surprised that his favorite lense right now for 35mm > > is the super wide angle zoom 17-35 mm. Next favorite 70-200mm zoom. > > In his opinion modern pro-grade zooms have advanced to such a > > degree that they are equal to primary lenses. He prefers them for > composing. > > His results obviously speak for themselves. > > Just thought to share it with you. > > Harald - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
