/reccommended lens for shooting my dogs
Feb 15, 2018 08:27:51 #
I recently got back into photography and have a Canon 5D MKii and currently use a 24-105 L and a 50mm 1.8. looking for lens reccomendation for shooting dogs in motion or still
Feb 15, 2018 08:32:31 #
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Feb 15, 2018 09:21:53 #
dansiag wrote:
I recently got back into photography and have a Canon 5D MKii and currently use a 24-105 L and a 50mm 1.8. looking for lens reccomendation for shooting dogs in motion or still
That 24-105 should be good for 98% of any photo you might want to take of your dogs.
Feb 15, 2018 09:29:24 #
You have what you need, but you might consider a 70-200mm f2.8 in the future to lengthen your reach and enable you to isolate your subject with a shallower depth of field.
Feb 15, 2018 13:19:17 #
Feb 16, 2018 06:59:36 #
Feb 16, 2018 07:22:57 #
mrtaxi
Loc: Old Westbury NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL
For many of your shots the 24-105 L is great but I like using the 100mm f/2.8L macro. Sharp as a tack, long enough reach not to be in the dogs face. You will get great dog headshots with this lens.
Feb 16, 2018 08:29:32 #
inclinerr
Loc: South Carolina, United States
mleuck wrote:
Don't use the word "shoot" in the same sentence with dogs!
Please if you must have a dog, go to the local animal shelter and rescue your dog. You will be glad you did.
I have six rescue dogs (long story there) and love them all. I would never "shoot" any of them but I
would and do photograph them.
Feb 16, 2018 08:54:09 #
dansiag wrote:
I recently got back into photography and have a Canon 5D MKii and currently use a 24-105 L and a 50mm 1.8. looking for lens reccomendation for shooting dogs in motion or still
For larger dogs, a 9mm behind the ear does the job.
Feb 16, 2018 09:04:34 #
Not funny. I too have four rescues and photograph dogs and cats for our local shelter. All the lenses suggested work well. We photograph most of the dogs on lead, then I retouch the lead out of the photo. Looks very natural.
Bandit the day he came home with us.
Feb 16, 2018 09:49:42 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
I strongly concur that you have what you need unless you're aiming for field work with hunting dogs or something similar. For most of the close ups, I find the best shots often come if you get the camera close to the ground. That way, you're not aiming down at them. I often have to lie on my stomach or side to get the best angles.
Fo longer distances in the field, I suggest a 100-400 possibly even longer depending on the situation.
Fo longer distances in the field, I suggest a 100-400 possibly even longer depending on the situation.
Feb 16, 2018 12:09:03 #
I agree you what you have is fine. Like the other post said get down to the dogs eye level and even lower for better angles. As a dog boarder/sitter I get to photograph my dogs all time. I take my 7100 and Sigma 17-50 with me on dog walks 3 to 4 x a day. Also I take a blanket, toys and get on my knees with the dogs.The Sigma is fast enough for when the dogs are jumping around too.
Feb 16, 2018 17:18:18 #
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