Lens for Low Light
May 25, 2014 19:44:01 #
I am going to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago this summer and will be taking my D7100 with me. I know that this will be an indoors/low light situation. Digital Photography is totally new me. I have only have been at this for about 6 weeks and I need advice on what lens I need to use. I have listed the lenses I currently own and I am not adverse to purchasing a lens for this situation if needed.
NIKKOR LENS:
1. AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
2. AF-S 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX
3. AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
4. AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
5. AF-S 14-24mm f/4G IF ED DX
6. AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR DX
Thank you,
Neal
NIKKOR LENS:
1. AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
2. AF-S 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX
3. AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
4. AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
5. AF-S 14-24mm f/4G IF ED DX
6. AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR DX
Thank you,
Neal
May 25, 2014 19:56:08 #
Consider a CPU filter or similar to avoid reflection from display glass.
35 mm and 50mm 1.8 would be my choice. Being from Chicago, been there many times.
35 mm and 50mm 1.8 would be my choice. Being from Chicago, been there many times.
May 25, 2014 19:58:41 #
Do you have a flash & does the museum allow flash photography? If you do & they do, the 18-140 should cover most situations. That way you're not lugging a whole bunch of glass around regretting the weight.
May 25, 2014 20:02:01 #
May 25, 2014 20:05:24 #
Old Hippy has been the museum. I would go with his suggestions for a 1st trip.
May 25, 2014 20:09:20 #
old hippy wrote:
Consider a CPU filter or similar to avoid reflection from display glass.
35 mm and 50mm 1.8 would be my choice. Being from Chicago, been there many times.
35 mm and 50mm 1.8 would be my choice. Being from Chicago, been there many times.
What is a CPU Filter and who sells them?
May 25, 2014 20:12:42 #
NealB wrote:
What is a CPU Filter and who sells them?
It is a circular polarizing filter. It should cut most of the reflected light glare off glass cases.
May 25, 2014 20:18:16 #
NealB wrote:
What is a CPU Filter and who sells them?
Circular polarizing filter. But take it off for things like the model railroad, doll house, circus display. Ag exhibit, baby chicks being born.
Who sell CPU Adorama, amazon, eBay. Best advice. Get it to fit largest lens, and adaptor rings to use on smaller lenses. Later Ed
Talked to Ken Travis this morning.
May 25, 2014 20:41:16 #
old hippy wrote:
Circular polarizing filter. But take it off for things like the model railroad, doll house, circus display. Ag exhibit, baby chicks being born.
Who sell CPU Adorama, amazon, eBay. Best advice. Get it to fit largest lens, and adaptor rings to use on smaller lenses. Later Ed
Talked to Ken Travis this morning.
Who sell CPU Adorama, amazon, eBay. Best advice. Get it to fit largest lens, and adaptor rings to use on smaller lenses. Later Ed
Talked to Ken Travis this morning.
Do you have a brand suggestion?
May 25, 2014 20:49:04 #
NealB wrote:
Do you have a brand suggestion?
http://www.amazon.com/Hoya-Alpha-Circular-Polarizer-Filter/dp/B009IYBR56/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1401065217&sr=8-9&keywords=circular+polarizer
But available in appropriate size. I should have called it a CPL.
May 25, 2014 20:49:22 #
You will have the most flexibility re. the lighting with your f1.8 lenses however if you don't mind boosting your ISO to 800 I would consider taking the 18-140 for the greatest all around flexibility. However not knowing just how dim the venue is you might be pumping the ISO with the fast lens which nixes the 18-140. And get a good CP. Good luck and have fun. ;)
May 26, 2014 05:42:32 #
NealB wrote:
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See if you can rent a 24-70 F2.8 - You can use your D7100 at ISO 1600 and still get good results, as long as you don't crop much. Together with your 14-24 F2.8 (its not an F4, or you might have a 12-24 F4), these will be your best solution. If you use a polarizing filter, it will further diminish your light by about 1 1.5 to 2 stops.
May 26, 2014 06:26:48 #
NealB wrote:
I am going to the Museum of Science and Industry i... (show quote)
I agree with old hippy and Jethro. Use the fastest lenses you have; i.e., the 1.8 apertures.
May 26, 2014 06:44:11 #
I have loved fast glass for 50 years or more and today when I go out with my bag of lenses I always take my nikkor 17 - 55 f2.8, my 50mm 1.4 and my 35mm 1.8. I agree that the 35mm 1.8 is a great lens to use, period. I also agree that you should forget the CP as it will be counter productive by cutting down on the already low light. Good luck.
May 26, 2014 07:16:06 #
You wanted something light to slip easily into your pocket?
Canon ELPH 115/Ixus 132 ...
$79 at Amazon (in silver.)
Ha Ha. wanted to pay more?
8x optical... f2.7-5.9...1 2/3 CMOS
ISO 3200
Weight 135 Grams
Dimensions 93x57x20mm
Lose it and you can easily afford another one without shedding a tear.
And, shock horror... Yes it's a Canon.
You will love it!
Canon ELPH 115/Ixus 132 ...
$79 at Amazon (in silver.)
Ha Ha. wanted to pay more?
8x optical... f2.7-5.9...1 2/3 CMOS
ISO 3200
Weight 135 Grams
Dimensions 93x57x20mm
Lose it and you can easily afford another one without shedding a tear.
And, shock horror... Yes it's a Canon.
You will love it!
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