What focal length to ya'll find yourself "starting" at when using a zoom lens?
What I mean by that is best explained by an example: I have a S9000 which has a 28 - 300mm lens. I initially look at a shot through 50mm. Then I first adjust my position; or if that didn't produce the composition I wanted, I adjust my focal length.
If I want a wider angle, I'll back up; then go to 28mm. If I wanted a tighter cropping, I'd step forward; then go up to 150mm.
Does that make sense? I hope so...