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Which Focal Length Poll
Dec 17, 2021 06:07:18 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Elmo55 wrote:
The questions are: "What is your focal length of choice for shooting landscape panos?" Prime or zoom? If zoom what focal length do you normally use? Just curious as I watched a You Tube video last night where the guy used a nifty 50.
I use primarily the Nikon 16-35 f4 for landscapes, I also use the Nikon 24-120 when needed. I like the fact that both lenses have the same 77 mm thread for filters.
Dec 17, 2021 06:37:13 #
Dec 17, 2021 06:38:25 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
dogman24 wrote:
Magnificent photos.
Thank you.
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Dec 17, 2021 06:47:36 #
With my Nikon 17 - 35 f2.8, I usually shoot it at 24mm f5.6. I think it gives me the sharpest images.
Dec 17, 2021 09:00:37 #
n4jee
Loc: New Bern, NC
I have reduced my interchangeable lens collection to a single lens. What ever I point my camera at is with a 24-240 zoom. My pocket camera has a 25-250 equilivent.
Dec 17, 2021 09:06:11 #
Elmo55 wrote:
The questions are: "What is your focal length of choice for shooting landscape panos?" Prime or zoom? If zoom what focal length do you normally use? Just curious as I watched a You Tube video last night where the guy used a nifty 50.
It does depend on the situation .....my overall preference would be 35mm prime lens in portrait orientation....
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Dec 17, 2021 09:21:56 #
Dec 17, 2021 09:38:18 #
Gene51 wrote:
45 usually, 85 a little less frequently but up to ... (show quote)
Breathtakingly beautiful!
Dec 17, 2021 09:47:34 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
Gene: Wonderful shots!!! I appreciate your skill and sharing.
I started pianos with a 24-105 many years ago, generally set around 60-85 mm.
About four years ago I switched to a 50mm prime, usually set for portrait mode, with improved results. As others have said, using a wide lens defeats the purpose of most pianos because it squeezes too much data into too small a space; using 50mm or longer lens gets a sharper picture for large prints.
I started pianos with a 24-105 many years ago, generally set around 60-85 mm.
About four years ago I switched to a 50mm prime, usually set for portrait mode, with improved results. As others have said, using a wide lens defeats the purpose of most pianos because it squeezes too much data into too small a space; using 50mm or longer lens gets a sharper picture for large prints.
Dec 17, 2021 09:52:06 #
Dec 17, 2021 10:10:31 #
[quote=Gene51]45 usually, 85 a little less frequently ....
Awesome works, Gene. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome works, Gene. Thanks for sharing.
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Dec 17, 2021 10:13:11 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
Gene51 wrote:
45 usually, 85 a little less frequently but up to ... (show quote)
Show off! Geez, Gene - now I feel so, so, inadequate!
Did you have to don waders to get that shot? Fantastic work!
Stan
Dec 17, 2021 10:15:40 #
Gene51 wrote:
45 usually, 85 a little less frequently but up to ... (show quote)
Those images would make one believe that you know what you are doing.
Beautiful images Gene.
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Dec 17, 2021 10:21:47 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
All scenes are different and for that reason I use zoom lenses all the time. But, that is me. I don't own any thing but zoom.
Dec 17, 2021 10:36:44 #
Gene51 wrote:
45 usually, 85 a little less frequently but up to ... (show quote)
These are a beautiful set of images.
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