Real Estate Photos
Dec 2, 2017 16:14:37 #
I use a Tokina 12-28mm F4 which I find is perfect for interior pictures. A very sharp lens.
Dec 2, 2017 16:19:29 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
ifurnish wrote:
Do you know if Canon makes any?
Canon has a few.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/tilt-shift-lenses
There is also a discontinued TSe 24mm you can find used.
Dec 3, 2017 05:50:19 #
Davet wrote:
I am having problems with taking photos for a friend of mine who is a real estate agent. Some of the bedrooms I photograph are small so it seems like when I look at the picture, the room is all bed. Any suggestions? I am shooting at 17mm with a 17-55 Nikon. Do I need a shorter lens for the job like this?
A shorter lens or make a panorama.
Dec 3, 2017 06:17:03 #
If you're using a crop sensor camera, your 17mm is actually a 25.5mm. You need a full frame
Dec 3, 2017 06:19:16 #
I am a professional real estate photographer shooting a minimum of 2 homes per day.
Never and I mean never use any lens wider than 16mm. Barrel edge distorted photos will be rejected every time by demanding agents. Try to make the rooms look realistic. Making rooms look like tunnels or much larger than they are will be a turn off to buyers who feel they do not have enough furniture pieces to fill the rooms.
You don’t need Canon’s expensive real estate lens if you have a ball head, a grid pattern with live view. I use the 16-35 mm f-2.8 lens which gives me all the flexibility I want in low light conditions. If a large room looks too large I can use 20mm or 24mm for a more realistic view.
Never and I mean never use any lens wider than 16mm. Barrel edge distorted photos will be rejected every time by demanding agents. Try to make the rooms look realistic. Making rooms look like tunnels or much larger than they are will be a turn off to buyers who feel they do not have enough furniture pieces to fill the rooms.
You don’t need Canon’s expensive real estate lens if you have a ball head, a grid pattern with live view. I use the 16-35 mm f-2.8 lens which gives me all the flexibility I want in low light conditions. If a large room looks too large I can use 20mm or 24mm for a more realistic view.
Dec 3, 2017 06:47:59 #
I use a 12-24 for my real estate photo work. I find that this gives me depth and spread needed to give the rooms eye appeal.
Dec 3, 2017 06:54:51 #
ez22
Loc: The World
I use a 16-35 on every shot, including bathrooms. Some of these rooms are very tiny.
https://www.ellenzaslawphotography.com/portfolio/G0000w8BozsWFkBs
https://www.ellenzaslawphotography.com/portfolio/G0000w8BozsWFkBs
Dec 3, 2017 08:14:01 #
Either turn it vertical and do about 5 panned & stitched, or get the Nikon 10-20 P lens for $310. (It will only work on the newer DX cameras)
Dec 3, 2017 08:21:07 #
Dec 3, 2017 08:40:17 #
Davet wrote:
I am having problems with taking photos for a friend of mine who is a real estate agent. Some of the bedrooms I photograph are small so it seems like when I look at the picture, the room is all bed. Any suggestions? I am shooting at 17mm with a 17-55 Nikon. Do I need a shorter lens for the job like this?
Yes. If you are shooting a crop Nikon, your 17 mm is acting like a 26mm. Too long for small rooms.
Dec 3, 2017 08:47:54 #
Brent Rowlett wrote:
I am a professional real estate photographer shoot... (show quote)
Do you mean you never use a lens wider than 16mm on a full frame camera? It hasn't been determined yet if the OP is using a full frame or crop sensor camera.
Dec 3, 2017 08:50:26 #
I take real estate pictures for a broker...if a bedroom is really small, we don't take a picture of it! why point it out? but that being said, I agree with the others, use tripod in a tight corner with a wide lens, then correct any distortion in PS or LR.
Dec 3, 2017 08:57:59 #
I use a crop-sensor 11-16mm and bounce light off the ceiling. You want your camera about 5 ft high and using LCD can really help with the lines. A shutter release works best for me with a slow exposure time and shoot from corner to corner. Manual focusing is often best, about 1/3 of the way into the scene
Good luck
Good luck
Dec 3, 2017 09:06:37 #
Dec 3, 2017 09:17:56 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
ELNikkor wrote:
Either turn it vertical and do about 5 panned & stitched, or get the Nikon 10-20 P lens for $310. (It will only work on the newer DX cameras)
Agree. The Nikon DX AF-P 10-20mm is a very good choice that won't break the bank. It will give you a FOV of 15-30mm on a crop sensor camera. But, if one is shooting in low light inside the house. The more expensive Tokina 11-20mm f2.8 would be ideal.
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