Real estate lens question?
Aug 10, 2018 12:46:49 #
lsupremo wrote:
Ok you real estate Hoggers, which of my lens on my Nikon D7100 would yo use for inside panorama photos?
1. Nikkor DX 18-140mm, 1:3.5-5.6 set to around 18mm.
2. Tokina SD 11-16mm, f2.8 DX set around 13 to 15mm.
My concerns are primarily about distortion and sharpness.
1. Nikkor DX 18-140mm, 1:3.5-5.6 set to around 18mm.
2. Tokina SD 11-16mm, f2.8 DX set around 13 to 15mm.
My concerns are primarily about distortion and sharpness.
For real estate indoors I would use the 11-16mm. If you need wider and don't want distortion then the Nikon 10-24mm would be a good choice. It is sharp and minimal barrel roll, if using lightroom just use the lens correction and you will be good.
Aug 10, 2018 12:54:02 #
Leitz wrote:
Anyone who has to ask such a question here can scarcely be expected to have the qualifications to command a professional's compensation.
The OP may be a Realtor or trying to sell his home himself. If they are a Realtor most of them do a lot of their own promoting, flyers, website, emailings. If they are just starting off in the field it gets quite expensive real fast.
Besides, how do people learn if they don't ask questions.
Aug 10, 2018 13:03:00 #
kenArchi
Loc: Seal Beach, CA
These photos are at 10mm using a 10-20mm Sigma. I not sure if I see any distortion here.
Aug 10, 2018 13:32:14 #
Aug 10, 2018 13:44:59 #
kenArchi wrote:
These photos are at 10mm using a 10-20mm Sigma. I not sure if I see any distortion here.
"not sure if I see any distortion" While there is some it is not objectionable and those (very good) images demonstrate the strength of a good wide angle lens and where they excel.
Aug 10, 2018 13:47:50 #
Shutterbug57 wrote:
There is a number that would be interesting. Of course your average house in So. Cal. goes for much more than here in flyover country, so there is more commission to share.
So, figure the percentage difference between a $1.2 million home and a $3500 media package. Then practice like crazy, hone your skills and find whomever sells top dollar homes in your region.
Approach them with a proposal; 1 freebie and if the home sells quickly, then negotiate a price.
I have seen some awful attempts at real estate photography using cell phones in homes that are just atrocious looking on the inside. Set a higher standard.
Aug 10, 2018 14:48:08 #
Aug 10, 2018 16:13:22 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Shutterbug57 wrote:
I did not ask a question. Anyone who understands English would see that I wrote 2 statements.
I apologise for overestimating your understanding of the English language - I was talking about the person who did ask the question.
Aug 10, 2018 17:34:42 #
Leitz wrote:
I apologise for overestimating your understanding of the English language - I was talking about the person who did ask the question.
I assumed you were responding to the post you quoted, that would be normal on the forum.
Aug 10, 2018 19:17:06 #
I'm both a Realtor and photographer. I shoot the D-7100 with the Sigma 10-20mm F/3.5. Rarely do I get distortion and when that does happen, Lightroom corrects for it. The range I shoot at is 10-16mm and absolutely love this lens. The other lens I use for telephoto shots is the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8. Both lenses were purchased on sale together at B&H for $978.
I have been asked why I don't shoot full frame and my answer is the size of the photo's that go on the MLS listing and comes up on your computer are not very large. The D-7100 is all that is needed. In fact, a micro 4/3 system would work just as well.
I have been asked why I don't shoot full frame and my answer is the size of the photo's that go on the MLS listing and comes up on your computer are not very large. The D-7100 is all that is needed. In fact, a micro 4/3 system would work just as well.
Aug 10, 2018 19:20:59 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I was really implying using an FX camera. I could have gone on and on. I used a D850 and a host of lights. I'm retired from a successful career in real estate and architectural photography and had I not been extremely well connected I wouldn't have gotten my foot in the door. I would have also suggested a couple of tilt-shift lenses and modifiers.
Sharona wrote:
Ideal set up, David. Not sure about the 810 but presume Nikon also has downloadable firmware to prevent lens distortion as well as in camera setting for same. Not having vertical lines or objects close to lens at edges of frame and barrel distortion should not be an issue. You did not ask any questions but there was some discussion in the thread.
Aug 10, 2018 19:28:46 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Shutterbug57 wrote:
I assumed you were responding to the post you quoted, that would be normal on the forum.
Indeed, responding to responses to quotes responding to responses to quotes can get confusing!
Aug 10, 2018 19:48:45 #
Gene51 wrote:
- so why would you think that you'd need a "fast" lens in this scenario? The 18-140 is more than adequate to the task. At F8 or F11, the images from this lens are excellent.
To facilitate focusing and to ostensibly be sharper @ f5.6-7.1 minimizing diffraction....on crop sensors or M4/3.
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Aug 10, 2018 19:52:31 #
CPR wrote:
Not many photographers with drones.
There is some business for real estate photographers in this area but you've got to be friends with somebody and your skills as a photographer don't much matter.
There is some business for real estate photographers in this area but you've got to be friends with somebody and your skills as a photographer don't much matter.
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Aug 10, 2018 22:18:53 #
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