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May 19, 2015 20:48:39 #
I do portrait model photography and I use a canon 85 1.8 lens . The problem is I go to meet up groups with say 20 photographers and 5 models . Using my 85 1.8 is a awesome lens .Can't get good shot most time because I have to closer then others . I use a tripod for full body shots but others get in the way . Thinking of getting the canon 24-105 f 4 is lens ,or stay with what I have .P.S can't afford the 70-200 mm 2.8 lens cheers please help :) :thumbup:
May 19, 2015 21:07:46 #
snappyandfun wrote:
I do portrait model photography and I use a canon 85 1.8 lens . The problem is I go to meet up groups with say 20 photographers and 5 models . Using my 85 1.8 is a awesome lens .Can't get good shot most time because I have to closer then others . I use a tripod for full body shots but others get in the way . Thinking of getting the canon 24-105 f 4 is lens ,or stay with what I have .P.S can't afford the 70-200 mm 2.8 lens cheers please help :) :thumbup:
Hard to do meaningful work in a crowd .....also, ditch the tripod and work from a monopod with a tilt head and flip mount ( horizontal to vertical) I would use the fast one hand adjustable Manfro 685b neotek.
May 19, 2015 21:13:26 #
May 19, 2015 22:01:42 #
snappyandfun wrote:
:thumbup: thanks
Are you on crop frame or full??
May 20, 2015 00:05:37 #
snappyandfun wrote:
I do portrait model photography and I use a canon 85 1.8 lens . The problem is I go to meet up groups with say 20 photographers and 5 models . Using my 85 1.8 is a awesome lens .Can't get good shot most time because I have to closer then others . I use a tripod for full body shots but others get in the way . Thinking of getting the canon 24-105 f 4 is lens ,or stay with what I have .P.S can't afford the 70-200 mm 2.8 lens cheers please help :) :thumbup:
Do you belong to a goup or photo club in Port Coquitlam?
20 photographers to 5 models isn't that bad is it? Unless only one of the models poses at a time and all 20 photographers have to take a photo at the same time.
I'm going out on a photowalk on Sunday, organized by Kerrisdale Cameras in Willowbrook. Hope the "models" in the Vancouver Zoo behave ;-)
This is the third photowalk Kerrisdale has organized, but I wasn't able to go on the first two.
May 20, 2015 01:17:45 #
imagemeister wrote:
i have a canon 6dAre you on crop frame or full??
May 20, 2015 08:29:47 #
I too participate in some of these Meetup type shoots and began with a Canon 28-135 lens. I had the same problem you've encountered with being unable to get close enough due to other photographers. I would highly recommend the Canon 70-200 f4. It's an excellent quality lens and both less expensive and lighter than the 2.8. It will help you get those shots you're unable to get now.
May 20, 2015 10:06:04 #
chickenfish wrote:
I too participate in some of these Meetup type shoots and began with a Canon 28-135 lens. I had the same problem you've encountered with being unable to get close enough due to other photographers. I would highly recommend the Canon 70-200 f4. It's an excellent quality lens and both less expensive and lighter than the 2.8. It will help you get those shots you're unable to get now.
Thank you how good is it in low light evening sunset shots ,models ,beach bikinis ,morning shots ,any photos to show thanks
:) :thumbup:
May 20, 2015 10:38:17 #
snappyandfun wrote:
I do portrait model photography and I use a canon 85 1.8 lens . The problem is I go to meet up groups with say 20 photographers and 5 models . Using my 85 1.8 is a awesome lens .Can't get good shot most time because I have to closer then others . I use a tripod for full body shots but others get in the way . Thinking of getting the canon 24-105 f 4 is lens ,or stay with what I have .P.S can't afford the 70-200 mm 2.8 lens cheers please help :) :thumbup:
The 24-105 f/4 is perhaps a little short, and perhaps a little slow, for what you need. The 70-200 f/2.8 is just wide enough for full body if you can step back far enough. I shoot in these model meet ups, and have to switch lenses to get wide enough because I can't step back.
The 85 is a bit short for head shots; I usually shoot in the 100-150 range for these. But it will work if you have to shoot close.
My recommendation is to get a 50mm f/1.8 and 100mm f/2. These three fast primes will provide lots of flexibility without breaking the bank. And give you low light and shallow DOF options that you won't get with the slower zooms.
May 20, 2015 18:52:31 #
snappyandfun wrote:
i have a canon 6d
If you do not mind saving money, either the older Tamron SP 35-105 2.8 (hard to find) or the Tamron SP 28-105 2.8 ( easier to find) might work very well for you ...... both full frame and about $150-300 depending on where you find them .....Tokina also makes an older ATX 50-135 2.8 also.
May 21, 2015 01:09:34 #
imagemeister wrote:
If you do not mind saving money, either the older Tamron SP 35-105 2.8 (hard to find) or the Tamron SP 28-105 2.8 ( easier to find) might work very well for you ...... both full frame and about $150-300 depending on where you find them .....Tokina also makes an older ATX 50-135 2.8 also.
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May 21, 2015 02:33:46 #
snappyandfun wrote:
Thank you how good is it in low light evening sunset shots ,models ,beach bikinis ,morning shots ,any photos to show thanks
:) :thumbup:
:) :thumbup:
Snappy, I'm having a little trouble understanding how these group shoots work? Is there Aline that everybody stands behind?
I don't see how you can shoot outdoors wothout eityer strobes or at least reflectors and get decent shots.
Why can't they be organized that the session starts with headshots with the shortest lenses then keep stepping back for different focul lengths. That way everybody taking part can get shots. Those with more lenses or wider ranging zooms will Just get to shoot more.
I shoot LOTS of models and use the 24-105 f4 probably the most. It works very well. I also shoot an 85 1.8, mostly wide open using ND's.
In bright outdoor conditions a fast lens will loose all its advantage without an ND.
One thing I've never used is a tripod, much less a mono but I've never shot in a group either!! Good luck. ;-)
SS
May 21, 2015 02:59:23 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Morning Star wrote:
Do you belong to a group or photo club in Port Coquitlam?
20 photographers to 5 models isn't that bad is it? Unless only one of the models poses at a time and all 20 photographers have to take a photo at the same time.
I'm going out on a photowalk on Sunday, organized by Kerrisdale Cameras in Willowbrook. Hope the "models" in the Vancouver Zoo behave ;-)
This is the third photowalk Kerrisdale has organized, but I wasn't able to go on the first two.
20 photographers to 5 models isn't that bad is it? Unless only one of the models poses at a time and all 20 photographers have to take a photo at the same time.
I'm going out on a photowalk on Sunday, organized by Kerrisdale Cameras in Willowbrook. Hope the "models" in the Vancouver Zoo behave ;-)
This is the third photowalk Kerrisdale has organized, but I wasn't able to go on the first two.
These group model shoots aren't much different than the zoo! :lol:
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