Lens for team shots
Nov 10, 2018 10:16:43 #
Nov 10, 2018 11:05:26 #
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burkphoto wrote:
No wider (shorter) than 35mm actual focal length. A 24-70mm or 28-75mm on DX Nikons is about right for most team and individual work. Those are common choices in the school and sports portrait industry.
I like to use 35mm minimum for groups and about 55mm for individuals photographed on DX/APS-C.
I like to use 35mm minimum for groups and about 55mm for individuals photographed on DX/APS-C.
24-70
Nov 11, 2018 08:38:49 #
Thanks for all the replies. I'm looking at approx. 26 kids and 5 coaches. Two rows.
I have the 18-140 but don't know if its sharp enough.
I have the 18-140 but don't know if its sharp enough.
Nov 11, 2018 08:57:32 #
rbk35 wrote:
Opinions for best lens to take baseball team group photos.
Thanks
Thanks
I do team photos regularly for a marathon training team. Usually have around 35-40 people in the group. I find my best shots are at 70mm on an APS-C camera at f-5.6 in good sun. I am set up between 40-60 feet away depending on the setting. Though I have, in weaker light, shot at 60 feet f-2.8 and still had plenty of DOF when focused on the front row. If I had to do the same at 40 or 50 feet I would probably focus on the second row.
Shooting from closer on a large group with a wider angle lens can severely limit DOF and distort those on the sides of the group.
My equipment is a Canon 80D with a 70-200 2.8 L.
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