Wide angle lens
Jul 10, 2013 09:16:15 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
The poster told you in the original post why she wanted one of these lenses.
They are a common real estate lens. Why are you asking your questions when it is obvious?
They are a common real estate lens. Why are you asking your questions when it is obvious?
Gifted One wrote:
C8, What are lens that you have? What brings you to this question that you need a WA? In other words what are you missing or think that you are missing with the glass that you have. "JR"
Jul 10, 2013 09:53:54 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
The biggest fault with real estate photography is that the pics are tilted, ill lit, don't show anything, etc. Any fixed wide angle focal length lens will work. The pics are not for display in a gallery but for advertising and should show the size of a room and where the windows are, closets etc!
I would get a copy of architectural digest and get ideas on how to present a room from professionals.
I would bet you don't need a new lens.
Get the cheapest you can the pics will be on a monitor and most displayed small.
I would get a copy of architectural digest and get ideas on how to present a room from professionals.
I would bet you don't need a new lens.
Get the cheapest you can the pics will be on a monitor and most displayed small.
Jul 10, 2013 09:54:38 #
Hi c8...I used a Tokina 12-24mm dx for several years to shoot real estate. Very good lens. Ebay is listing for under $400. Make sure whatever you buy is designed for the dx sensor format and not the fx (35mm) format. Your Nikon 3200 is a dx format camera. Look up the definition if you don't already know. Very important. I wouldn't go less than 17 mm dx. You will see why when shooting smaller rooms. I now use the Tokina 11-16mm dx on a Nikon d300 for interiors and the 12-24 for aerial 16ft pole exteriors on a Nikon d200. Both are great lenses. Good luck!!
Jul 10, 2013 10:02:29 #
Lighthouse, sorry if I offended you. Perhaps I have not had enough coffee or you have had too much. c8 simply stated that she wanted a WA. Yes they are common for real estate and for scenic. But we don't know the specifics other than she shoots Nikon. I would think that we should know this to make an intelligent and rational recommendation. "JR" ps amends if I offended you. Only trying to give best advise. Same thing that I would do if she can to a counter at camera store.
The poster told you in the original post why she wanted one of these lenses.
They are a common real estate lens. Why are you asking your questions when it is obvious?
Gifted One wrote:
C8, What are lens that you have? What brings you to this question that you need a WA? In other words what are you missing or think that you are missing with the glass that you have. "JR"
lighthouse
The poster told you in the original post why she wanted one of these lenses.
They are a common real estate lens. Why are you asking your questions when it is obvious?
Gifted One wrote:
C8, What are lens that you have? What brings you to this question that you need a WA? In other words what are you missing or think that you are missing with the glass that you have. "JR"
lighthouse
Jul 10, 2013 10:03:23 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
EVERY Nikon lens designed for FX will fit DX with no problems whatsoever.
And you give conflicting information.
You say you would not go less than 17mm DX and then you say that you now use 11-16mm on a DX.
You try to make yourself sound like the voice of real estate experience but your advice is conflicting, wrong and you just don't understand lenses or focal lengths.
And you give conflicting information.
You say you would not go less than 17mm DX and then you say that you now use 11-16mm on a DX.
You try to make yourself sound like the voice of real estate experience but your advice is conflicting, wrong and you just don't understand lenses or focal lengths.
rrg6481 wrote:
Hi c8...I used a Tokina 12-24mm dx for several yea... (show quote)
Jul 10, 2013 10:09:29 #
I often find myself aboard ships, Navy Museum type ships. I have found the Sigma 10-20mm to be a great companion. Since I'll be working in tight spaces and wish to cover as much area a possible. I also enjoy it when at family gatherings. Everyone is in the picture. Just my Two Cents.
Jul 10, 2013 10:18:01 #
Hey lighthouse...don't pop an eyeball...yes you are correct. I meant more than 17mm. And it doesn't matter if the fx fits the dx cam. The focal length will matter if she mounts a 24mm fx on the dx cam. With the crop factor that makes it a 36mm....way out of line for real estate interiors. Please don't make this post about you and your expertise. She simply needs some help. Thanks for correcting me. I sometimes get it backwards...like right from left.
Jul 10, 2013 10:24:08 #
rrg6481 wrote:
...equivalent. With the crop factor that makes it a 36mm.....
I like the pole idea.
Could you show us a sample?
Jul 10, 2013 10:30:22 #
Jul 10, 2013 10:34:04 #
rrg6481 wrote:
sure...give me a few minutes
Thanks!
Judging by the avatars, you'd think this place is going to the dogs!
Jul 10, 2013 10:35:12 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
I won't pop an eyeball, it just annoys the heck out of me when someone asks for advice and I see someone giving incorrect conflicting info.
Its not about me and my expertise.
It is about correcting false information given by you that could lead the OP to make an incorrect buying decision and hence waste their money.
A 24mm FX is the same as a 24mm DX.
A 12mm FX is the same as a 12mm DX.
Its not about me and my expertise.
It is about correcting false information given by you that could lead the OP to make an incorrect buying decision and hence waste their money.
A 24mm FX is the same as a 24mm DX.
A 12mm FX is the same as a 12mm DX.
rrg6481 wrote:
Hey lighthouse...don't pop an eyeball...yes you are correct. I meant more than 17mm. And it doesn't matter if the fx fits the dx cam. The focal length will matter if she mounts a 24mm fx on the dx cam. With the crop factor that makes it a 36mm....way out of line for real estate interiors. Please don't make this post about you and your expertise. She simply needs some help. Thanks for correcting me. I sometimes get it backwards...like right from left.
Jul 10, 2013 10:51:23 #
Taken with Nikon d200 with Tokina 12-24 shot at 12mm mounted on 16ft cam pole. 7 photo HDR...processing frames 1,3,5 and 7.
Hey C8...just ask a lot of questions about the lens you are looking for. Yes you will have to spend some money but if you are getting in the real estate photography biz it will pay off. You will want to stay under 17mm DX crop (as I misstated before) Sorry. Do not use an FX lens. Even though it will fit the camera the crop factor will not work as well as the DX. OK gotta make some money...good luck.
Hey C8...just ask a lot of questions about the lens you are looking for. Yes you will have to spend some money but if you are getting in the real estate photography biz it will pay off. You will want to stay under 17mm DX crop (as I misstated before) Sorry. Do not use an FX lens. Even though it will fit the camera the crop factor will not work as well as the DX. OK gotta make some money...good luck.
Jul 10, 2013 10:57:05 #
[quote=rrg6481]Taken with Nikon d200 with Tokina 12-24 shot at 12mm mounted on 16ft cam pole. 7 photo HDR...processing frames 1,3,5 and 7.
Love the vantage point.
Thanks for sharing.
Love the vantage point.
Thanks for sharing.
Jul 10, 2013 11:02:36 #
I'm a real estate agent California. I have a Canon t3 and I use the 18 to 55 kit lens. it works wonderful. I feel if you go wider than 18 millimeter your int pictures will look a bit funny.
Jul 10, 2013 11:09:04 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
rrg6481 wrote:
........... Do not use an FX lens. Even though it will fit the camera the crop factor will not work as well as the DX. ..........
I repeat and clarify further - on an APSC camera
A 24mm FX lens is the same as a 24mm DX lens.
A 12mm FX lens is the same as a 12mm DX lens.
There is no crop factor difference.
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