When you have two camera lenses, it's common to feel like you always have the wrong one mounted for the situation at hand. This feeling happens because:
Unpredictable Scenes: Photography, especially street or nature, often presents spontaneous moments. If you're using a wide-angle lens and suddenly encounter a subject that would benefit from a zoom or telephoto lens, you may feel like you're stuck with the wrong gear. The reverse is true if you have a zoom lens mounted and stumble upon a beautiful, expansive landscape or scene where a wide-angle lens would be ideal.
Changing Perspectives: Sometimes, as you're shooting, you realise the shot could be better with a different lens—either to capture more of the scene or to zoom in and isolate a subject. This constant desire for "the perfect lens" in each moment creates a sense of always having the wrong one.
Time to Switch: Switching lenses can be a hassle, especially when you're trying to capture fleeting moments. By the time you swap the lens, the scene may have changed or the moment might be gone, leaving you feeling like you missed the opportunity because of the "wrong lens."
Subjective Framing: Every photographer has a personal preference for framing, and sometimes we overthink which lens will give us the "best" composition, making it feel like the current lens isn't the best one for the situation.
It's a humorous struggle, but many photographers embrace it by learning how to work creatively with whichever lens is on the camera at the moment.
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