New Nikon user to the site Need lens input.
Jun 18, 2013 00:35:23 #
Hi. New photography business on the side. First photography class taken in September 2008. Feel like I get better with every session, but I'm one of those people who has to learn everything the hard way. I always feel better when I read about other established/successful photographers that have struggled to find their flow and creativity while battling the technical world. Time has been a huge factor in the learning process as i have a full time nursing job for the past 10 years that has been the priority. I'm ready to begin a new profession. Something that doesn't include politics or 12hr shifts on my feet all day. There's so much to learn about photography. I pick at one subject at a time and do my best to understand it and put it into practice. But it would be nice to be a part of a forum of professionals and nonprofessionals alike to seek guidance and an honest opinion. Looking forward to ditching facebook and spending that time on the Ugly Hedgehog. Here's to the 2nd half of 2013! Oh, the question about the lenses. I have a 24-70 2.8... I know I'm gonna catch slack for this, but I think I'm becoming a prime lens lover. I'm not really ever pleased w/ the sharpness from my 24-70 and I'm considering selling it and buying a 35mm 1.4... I have a 50mm 1.4 and an 85mm 1.8..and i find myself using these majority of my portrait sessions. What's your input?
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Jun 18, 2013 03:02:55 #
CheetahB73 wrote:
Hi. New photography business on the side. First ph... (show quote)
First of all welcome.
I like your work albeit I am no professional I know what is easy on the eye.
So I really wish you well in your decision to ditch facebook and concentrate on your new venture.
Brenda
Jun 18, 2013 04:11:36 #
breck
Loc: Derbyshire UK
24-70 is a very sharp lens but quite big and heavy perhaps that is the problem.If it is mainly people you photograph a 35mm is a bit wide and unflattering a longer lens might be more useful, good luck
Jun 18, 2013 04:40:44 #
Zoom lenses are very useful, but they do come at a cost - definition does suffer, albeit slightly, but against a prime of the same focal length it shows when enlarging a photograph.
I use prime lenses in the main. Yes I do have a couple of zooms.
It is what you are personally comfortable with. If you like prime lenses and it sounds as if you do - go for it.
I use prime lenses in the main. Yes I do have a couple of zooms.
It is what you are personally comfortable with. If you like prime lenses and it sounds as if you do - go for it.
Jun 18, 2013 07:48:55 #
Welcome to the Hog Cheetah. The Nikon 24-70 2.8 is as good as it gets as is the Nikon 70-200. For portrait work 85mm is a great focal length. Having said that Captain C (one of our best portrait masters here on the Hog) uses the 70-200 for a lot of his work. I would take a hard look at the 70-200 as it is much more flexible than a prime in the studio or on location and plenty sharp. BTW, like the photos you posted. Good luck which ever direction you take. ;)
Jun 18, 2013 09:22:36 #
Welcome cheetah,
Your shots are outstanding , remember its not always the lens but the eye behind it, you have the eye and the lenses.
Your shots are outstanding , remember its not always the lens but the eye behind it, you have the eye and the lenses.
Jun 18, 2013 09:28:24 #
Great photos, but they do look a little soft. I have several Nikon lenses never had a problem with sharpness yours may have a problem. That is a fine lens don't give up on it to quickly.
Jun 18, 2013 11:53:46 #
Jun 18, 2013 11:56:30 #
Thank you Lenf :) I appreciate your comments... especially the one about having the "eye"... one can only hope that's true for them when they love photography as much as I do...
Jun 18, 2013 12:01:44 #
Photosmoke wrote:
Great photos, but they do look a little soft. I have several Nikon lenses never had a problem with sharpness yours may have a problem. That is a fine lens don't give up on it to quickly.
I like to soften my portraits a bit in post production, but the last photo... I didn't quite get the sharpness exactly on the area of the eyes that I wanted to.. I'm still learning to master the distance and angle to get that perfect sharpness.. I've done it as many times as I've not done it I think...
Jun 18, 2013 12:10:45 #
Db7423 wrote:
Welcome to the Hog Cheetah. The Nikon 24-70 2.8 is as good as it gets as is the Nikon 70-200. For portrait work 85mm is a great focal length. Having said that Captain C (one of our best portrait masters here on the Hog) uses the 70-200 for a lot of his work. I would take a hard look at the 70-200 as it is much more flexible than a prime in the studio or on location and plenty sharp. BTW, like the photos you posted. Good luck which ever direction you take. ;)
Why, Thank You :) I do also have the 70-200 2.8 and i have used it for portraits also and it's done well now that I think of it.. that lens I'll never get rid of... I use it almost as much as I use my two prime lenses.. I also bought a used AF MICRO NIKKOR 105mm lens made back in the early 90's.. I don't use it too often.. it's heavy.. I don't really carry it w/ me.. but maybe I should? So many possibilities. I just love clarity in a photo that almost has a sparkle and rich, even color tones. I like my images to look alive..
Jun 18, 2013 12:11:44 #
Lenf wrote:
Welcome cheetah,
Your shots are outstanding , remember its not always the lens but the eye behind it, you have the eye and the lenses.
Your shots are outstanding , remember its not always the lens but the eye behind it, you have the eye and the lenses.
Thank you Lenf I appreciate your comments... especially the one about having the "eye"... one can only hope that's true for them when they love photography as much as I do...
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