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When it comes to lenses, I keep my choices focused on a few key considerations: quality, weight, size, and flexibility. Over the years, I’ve learned that keeping it simple not only makes my photography more enjoyable but also improves how I approach my shots. What I mainly use and why. 1. My 35mm f/2 Canon EF Prime Lens This is my go-to lens for seascape photography. It’s wide enough to capture sweeping views while keeping my kit lightweight and portable. Using a prime lens helps me “see” the world through that specific perspective. Over time, you instinctively compose shots faster and more intentionally. When I head out with just the 35mm, it’s freeing—it sharpens my creativity and simplifies my process. 2. My 70–200mm f/2.8 Canon EF Zoom Lens This lens is my workhorse when I need telephoto flexibility. It’s brilliant in situations where moving the tripod isn’t practical—like location with furniture in the way or adjusting a seascape composition when my tripod is set up in the water (trust me, resetting a tripod on uneven rocks is no joke!). With this lens, I can fine-tune my composition without physically moving. Future Additions? I’m considering adding lenses like an 85mm f/1.2 for people shots with increased bokeh effect or a 300mm f/2.8 for that great 300mm compressed perspective and good starting point for wildlife photography if I ever explore that area. My Philosophy: Keep It Simple Photography isn’t about owning 53 lenses. It’s about making the most of what you have. Carrying a solid tripod is often more valuable than hauling around extra lenses you rarely use. When I head out with just my 35mm lens, it’s freeing. It forces me to think critically about composition and engage with the world through one lens’s perspective. Of course, if you specialize in a specific area—like macro photography or action sports—your lens choices will naturally reflect that. But if your photography is more general, there’s no need to overcomplicate things. The Takeaway? Simplify. Often, the less gear you carry, the more you focus on creativity, technique, and capturing what you want to say. That’s where the magic happens. If you want to watch me on location creating a winter seascape portfolio of images, do check out Winter Seascapes: Long Exposures. https://improveyourphotography.com/seascapeoffer