Nikon lens recommendation
Mar 10, 2018 18:38:49 #
Looking for a lens, to match with a D7100, to be used for photographing food.
Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.
Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.
Mar 10, 2018 18:56:40 #
Mar 10, 2018 20:12:07 #
Mar 10, 2018 20:29:34 #
Rich43224 wrote:
Looking for a lens, to match with a D7100, to be used for photographing food.
Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.
Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.
Sigma Art 18-35mm 1.8, it is one of the sharpest DX lenses available. I consider it one of my smarter purchases.
Mar 10, 2018 21:24:32 #
GPS Phil wrote:
Sigma Art 18-35mm 1.8, it is one of the sharpest DX lenses available. I consider it one of my smarter purchases.
So did I, and was sorry to see it go when I went to a Full Frame body. For a Dx Nikon, the Sigma 18-35 ART, is the best medium wide angle zoom
Mar 10, 2018 21:40:19 #
Rich43224 wrote:
Looking for a lens, to match with a D7100, to be used for photographing food.
Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.
Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.
What kind of food will you be shooting - in a restaurant (advertising), editorial/lifestyle, packaging?
Each type requires a different approach, with packaging being the most rigid and demanding. You are not likely to be able to pull that off with a D7100. The other two, maybe, if they are not headed for print and only viewed online. The working distances will determine what focal lengths, and typically a fast lens will be required for the shallow depth of field shots that are in vogue these days. Longer focal lengths are preferable to wide and ultra wide lenses in most cases. But your subject and clients will tell you want they want, and you will have to figure out the best way to deliver. Right now, with the information you have provided, anything goes.
Mar 10, 2018 23:06:49 #
This will be an ongoing project for a chef. Photographing her food, to be shown (digitally) to potential clients in catering. We are open to your suggestions for a different body/lens combination.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Mar 11, 2018 05:25:57 #
Your answer depends, are you photographing individual plates, entire tables and sideboards, ingredients, etc.?
Mar 11, 2018 09:50:08 #
Mar 11, 2018 12:28:22 #
Rich43224 wrote:
You can use any lens you like, but you should make your decision based on about how you want to approach said food photography! In typically what setting, distance, lighting set-up, etc. DOF, background playing a role (is of importance to subject. All those factors do matter and will make your decision making a whole lot easier, if you're somewhat clear about them!Looking for a lens, to match with a D7100, to be used for photographing food.
Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.
Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.
Mar 11, 2018 12:31:31 #
How are the photos to be presented to the chef's client? If they're going onto the web, resolution is not an issue since you're limited to a screen size. If they're being printed, it will depend on the printer. Large photos in a display would require a well resolved image.
Mar 12, 2018 15:48:18 #
Apr 11, 2018 00:50:39 #
Apr 11, 2018 01:51:07 #
waterford wrote:
I would use a Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art on your D7100
On a DX camera I would use a 24 PC-E for wider shots and a 45 PC-E or even the 85 PC-E. Photographing food is easier when you can get close and have precise control over depth of field. Nikon's PC-E lenses all have the ability to go to 1:2 magnification and with tilt you have all the DoF control you'll ever need.
Apr 11, 2018 04:27:33 #
Rich43224 wrote:
Looking for a lens, to match with a D7100, to be used for photographing food.
Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.
Let's keep it on topic :-), and thanks for your suggestions.
If you have the kit lens, 18-55 or 18-135 or whatever it was, it should do fine.
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