Newbie keen to learn
Jan 6, 2018 14:57:02 #
Hi all. I am relatively new in photography and try to read a lot, but thought let's give this a go and see if it helps me learn. I have bought (second hand) a Nikon D-5500 and a Tamron 16-300 which came with it and is the only lens I have. Already I have been told that was a mistake as I should have bought a Prime lens !!
My first question is after unsuccessfully trying to photograph a waterfall I have discovered I needed a ND filter. So I have read about them and now understand why but again been told ND filters will not work with this lens (In fact any telephoto lens). Can anyone help with this. Thanks in advance !!
My first question is after unsuccessfully trying to photograph a waterfall I have discovered I needed a ND filter. So I have read about them and now understand why but again been told ND filters will not work with this lens (In fact any telephoto lens). Can anyone help with this. Thanks in advance !!
Jan 6, 2018 15:19:46 #
Welcome to the forums.
ND filters can be used with telephoto lenses if you have the correct filters.
You may need to use a tripod when shooting at long exposures.
ND filters can be used with telephoto lenses if you have the correct filters.
You may need to use a tripod when shooting at long exposures.
Jan 6, 2018 15:43:28 #
Thank you Richard. Perhaps what I was told was the circular ones but the much larger slot in ones would be the correct ones then??
Jan 6, 2018 15:46:24 #
Hi and welcome to the forum.
D5500 is a fine camera. I also own a Tamron 18-270 lens, which was my first lens ever and does not make me happy.
I understand the point of those who say that zoom lenses are not the best option, but I personally feel like I don't want to simply give up on them, even though it's a compromise between flexibility, price and quality.
When it comes to filters, I don't see any reason why ND wouldn't work with a zoom lens. I may be wrong, but to me it's nothing more than just a piece of glass in front of your lens...
D5500 is a fine camera. I also own a Tamron 18-270 lens, which was my first lens ever and does not make me happy.
I understand the point of those who say that zoom lenses are not the best option, but I personally feel like I don't want to simply give up on them, even though it's a compromise between flexibility, price and quality.
When it comes to filters, I don't see any reason why ND wouldn't work with a zoom lens. I may be wrong, but to me it's nothing more than just a piece of glass in front of your lens...
Jan 6, 2018 15:47:00 #
Andy1334 wrote:
Hi all. I am relatively new in photography and try... (show quote)
Andy, Welcome to UHH. I don't know who told you that you can't use a ND filter is misleading you.They can.
I use them. https://hoyafilterusa.com/about-hoya-filters-usa/
Jan 6, 2018 15:47:39 #
Andy1334 wrote:
Hi all. I am relatively new in photography and try... (show quote)
Welcome to UHH
Primes vs zooms is a personal choice, I prefer primes, but that's me. Many people use zooms with great results. What is important is the quality of the lens.
I don't know why that person told you ND filters won't work on telephoto lenses.
Jan 6, 2018 16:11:27 #
Thanks to you all for the replies. You have confirmed my decision to join the UHH crowd as there is so much information that you get told it’s good to ask other people. I will get a filter try the same waterfall again and see how it goes. I suppose when I improve I will get another lens so filter wouldn’t be a waste anyway. Thanks again. I look forward to following some topics
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Jan 7, 2018 09:43:02 #
I would avoid variable density neutral density filters. They can produce a weird X-pattern at wide lens settings and are more prone to have a color shift. I have a 3-stop and a 4-stop neutral density filter. You might get stronger ones depending on how slow you need the shutter speeds to be.
Jan 7, 2018 10:18:32 #
Andy1334 wrote:
Hi all. I am relatively new in photography and try... (show quote)
Welcome to our forum!
Telephoto lenses are great! You get infinite focal lengths with one lens.
ND filters are also great, provided they fit your lens. Save money and buy the largest filter you will need. Use step-up rings to use them on smaller lenses. Also, take a look at Xume magnetic adapters. You don't have to screw the filters on and off.
Jan 7, 2018 10:22:30 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
Andy1334 wrote:
Hi all. I am relatively new in photography and try... (show quote)
1. You do not need an ND filter to take a picture of a waterfall unless you want the water to have that creamy look, which by now has become a tiresome cliche (in my opinion). However, if you do use the slow shutter speed which gives that creamy look to moving water, you will need to put your camera on a tripod. Now you are talking about a significant extra expense for a good tripod that will give you shake free shots plus a good tripod head. There are discussion ad nauseum on this site on the topic of tripods. Here's how you can search for them in Google. Just type [tripods site:uglyhedgehog.com] leaving out the brackets.
2.Pictures made with a high quality zoom lens are not inferior to those made with prime lenses except to so-called "pixel peepers," who expand a photo on their screen to 100% or larger and look for minute signs of less than razor sharpness. An example of an excellent zoom lens for your camera would be the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED.
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