Need help
Dec 4, 2015 08:19:11 #
Dec 4, 2015 08:25:00 #
Grand wrote:
Going to New York City on sat...what lens to use?
A medium wide telephoto ...... 18-200 would cover all the bases, but something a bit shorter would work as well (you probably won't be shooting very long).
Dec 4, 2015 08:28:56 #
Dec 4, 2015 08:43:19 #
Since NO one here knows what your style is or what you want to shoot or what gear you have, NO one here but YOU can answer that question.
Dec 4, 2015 08:54:51 #
Grand wrote:
Going to New York City on sat...what lens to use?
For what time period. If just 1 day (arrive in the AM and leaving PM)? Have you ever been to The City before? What kina gear? What kinda Pictures? Too many Questions, not enough info.
Dec 4, 2015 08:57:18 #
tsilva wrote:
Since NO one here knows what your style is or what you want to shoot or what gear you have, NO one here but YOU can answer that question.
Through the dense fog, a ray of reason penetrates- a rarity on this site. Thank you. :thumbup:
Dec 4, 2015 08:58:22 #
Grand wrote:
Going to New York City on sat...what lens to use?
Depends on where your going and what your doing, big place, lot of possibilities, Manhattan? streets? markets? I'd go semi wide, fisheye would be shocking and creative, other areas you could even use a tele, SI ferry, Liberty, various parks, need more info from you, Bob
BTW good chance I'll be in "The City" on Sunday, around the FlatIron, T4i and 40mm or 24mm, will be weapon of choice.
Dec 4, 2015 09:03:00 #
Grand wrote:
Going to New York City on sat...what lens to use?
New York street photography?
Dec 4, 2015 09:06:28 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
A medium wide telephoto ...... 18-200 would cover all the bases, but something a bit shorter would work as well (you probably won't be shooting very long).
Agreed. OP's shooting style doesn't matter and virtually anything can be covered by a 16/18-200/300 lens.
Dec 4, 2015 09:09:04 #
You don't say what camera and lenses you have so anyone trying to help is shooting in the dark. If you are taking only one lens I would take the one that covers the greatest range wide angle to telephoto. ;)
Dec 4, 2015 09:16:27 #
Grand wrote:
Going to New York City on sat...what lens to use?
I recently hosted a lower Manhattan photo workshop, and while the participants came with all sorts of gear, I shot the entire thing with a 45mm on a full frame. Many were grab shots with zone focusing and pre-set apertures, though a few were composed. I am not a street photographer, but the group appreciated the techniques I taught them. Most were intrigued with the fact that when I wanted a wider view, I just shot a pano.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gene_lugo/albums/72157659070854326/with/21117772483/
Dec 4, 2015 09:17:01 #
phlash46 wrote:
Agreed. OP's shooting style doesn't matter and virtually anything can be covered by a 16/18-200/300 lens.
Well if his/her "style" includes only the use of compact cameras, it matters a lot. While the term "style" is ambiguous at best in the context of this thread, the poster who used it is absolutely correct in the thrust of the post.
Dec 4, 2015 13:57:01 #
Dec 4, 2015 14:09:57 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
Stop by B&H or Adorama and ask them. They will ask you the questions to which you don't give us the answers.
Dec 4, 2015 22:58:05 #
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