One Lens to Take Them All — Lens-Artists Challenge #233

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Hi All 👋 My entry for this week’s challenge, set by Anne of Slow Shutter Speed.

My catch-all lens is my Sigma 18-300mm zoom.

Anne said to take one lens for a walk; I went for a ride instead (hopefully, that still counts). For days out on the bike, my 18-300mm lens covers all eventualities — macro, through landscapes, to distant objects. A lot of our routes follow the canal networks in Scotland & I’m often shooting across the canal to far objects.

I modified a holster bag to fit my Klik Fix system on the handlebars & Snappy sits comfortably up front, ready for action. If I see something, I can quickly stop, grab snappy from the front, take the shot & be on my way again.

My chosen lens can give me a landscape shot with sheep in it or get me right into the field with them without climbing fences

It’s great for canal landscapes (canalscapes??? is there such a term; if not, I’m copywriting it).

Distant objects become much clearer.

Even wildlife that is reasonably close becomes much sharper.

A versatile lens, it works very well in a macro setting.

Some of my favourite shots were taken of distant hielan coos in a field across the canal; the final one with the calf & its mum is definitely one of my favourites.

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32 responses to “One Lens to Take Them All — Lens-Artists Challenge #233”

  1. Leya Avatar

    Beautiful world you live in , Jez! Of course I must chime in with the mama and the little one. Such a versatile lens well packed!

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      Thank you so much, LeyaIt really was right place, right time & right lens for once

  2. Wind Kisses Avatar

    Honestly, hands down, the kissing mama, was a fave. So sweet. I love that you shared your bag and how you get around on your bike, with it. That is often the true challenge, isn’t it? I also love the swans, the flowering tree, and the path along the canal. You have convinced me, I need to make that my “go to” lens. Have a nice weekend, Jez.

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      Thank you so much; have a great weekend as well

  3. appeltjie Avatar

    Lovely shots I envy you those close ups

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      Thanks, Appeltjie

  4. Susan T. Braithwaite Avatar

    Would you say Sigma zoomy is you precious?(BTW canalscapes is totally a word.)

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      My preciouses

  5. Tina Schell Avatar

    Well Jez, of course you knew the mum and calf would be a favorite for everyone, present company included!! There is much to be said for a good zoom lens as you’ve clearly shown. And I loved your canalscapes

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      Thanks, Tina

  6. JohnRH Avatar

    Great post. I like the shots of your kit. Canalscapes! There is such a word now. Mum and calf are priceless. Excellent.

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      Thanks, John

  7. profundareflexion Avatar

    Beautiful scenes Jez!

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      Thank you so much

  8. Rupali Avatar

    Awe, so sweet!

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      Thanks, RupaliI was so lucky to have caught their interaction on camera

  9. Hammad Rais Avatar

    Your gear is certainly amazing, Jez. Which is the reason behind your lovely captures

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      Thank you so much, Hammad

  10. Cee Neuner Avatar

    That is a sweet lens. Terrific photos Jez 😀

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      Thanks, Cee

  11. VJ Avatar

    These are beautiful.

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      Thanks, VJ

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        Welcome

  12. Rebecca Cuningham Avatar

    Last one’s my very favorite!

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      Thanks, RebeccaI think it is up there in my top 10

      1. Rebecca Cuningham Avatar

        Snd that’s saying something! 🙂

  13. Anne Sandler Avatar

    Great images from you and your chosen lens. Love the calf and its mom. Thanks for joining in.

  14. bushboy Avatar

    Those tow paths a re great way to get around and see so much wild like, ever so good Jez…..and you have coos

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      Thanks, BrianI think the coos are proving popular

  15. eklastic Avatar

    How cute is that calf!! Great pic, Jez!

  16. photobyjohnbo Avatar

    Love that camera bag adaption. It looks very useful for those trips in the field, Jez!

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      Thanks, JohnI can’t believe no one makes a handlebar mountable camera bag!

Great to hear your thoughts!