Lenses suggestions 2K budget
Nov 30, 2018 14:59:27 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
sxrich wrote:
I have a d750 and it will eat iso 1000 for lunch. ... (show quote)
I did some checking. The D750 indeed can do well with noise up to ISO 800.
Nov 30, 2018 15:03:30 #
Thanks - pick up the 24-70 2.8 - amazing lens and truly versatile. Here's a couple, shot at 1/250, autoISO, at 2.8
Nov 30, 2018 15:08:24 #
scaudill
Loc: Rock Hill, SC
That is one lenses that I am interested in. I have seen nothing but positive comments about the lenses. A lot of practice to get shots that beautiful.
Nov 30, 2018 15:31:50 #
My 24-70 version is old - has no VR. I don't miss the VR. When I shoot live events and subjects are moving, I turn off VR on my 70-200 2.8. There is a reason these lenses cost what they do. They are typically made in Japan, metal and will last and last and rival the sharpness of primes. The purists will debate and argue about this and talk about noise being too high etc. As long as I cash my checks and my clients are happy, it's all good. Bryan Peterson shot with a d3 because it was and still is an iconic camera and handled low light very well. I shoot with a guy who has d3's, d4's, etc and still loves them. Ist shot, 70-200, vr off, from about 75 feet, heavily cropped. Next, head shot, 24-70 2.8 at iso 4000. I can live with the noise.
Nov 30, 2018 15:44:09 #
scaudill
Loc: Rock Hill, SC
I had thought about the 24-120 f4 but I believe the 24-70 2.8 might be I am starting to move more toward the 24-70. Beautiful work. I love the lighting
Nov 30, 2018 15:44:11 #
scaudill
Loc: Rock Hill, SC
I had thought about the 24-120 f4 but I believe the 24-70 2.8 might be the way to go. I am starting to move more in that direction.Beautiful work. I love the lighting
Nov 30, 2018 16:21:53 #
I had thought about the 24-120 f4 but I believe the 24-70 2.8 might be the way to go. I am starting to move more in that direction.Beautiful work. I love the lighting.
I just shot second in a wedding-I'm too old to shoot main. I've done it. No more. Any way, I left the 24-70 2.8 on the camera the entire session. 5 hours, outside, indoors, with and without flash sb700. Gary Fong Lightsphere. Here's a couple of pics. Also, the difference in the amount of light the lens will let in between f4 and f2.8 is immense. Don't underestimate and it may be double. Also, you can get better bokeh with a 2.8. the shots below had fill flash with the sb700, bounced (even outdoors) with the Gary Fong ($60)
There is the newest version of the Nikon 24-70 2.8 with VR. The older version which I have has no VR. However, they are "race horses". New version is $2,400 and the older one is around $1,800. Used older is probably around a grand or so, give or take. I paid 1,200 for mine used in excellent condition. Roberts Camera, Keh sell used. I've heard that Roberts "Used photo pro" is superb and has accurate ratings. If I were you, i get a used 24-70 2.8 (don't sweat the VR), a 50 1.8, new for 217, or 85 1.8 new or used for 250-450, then a used 80-200 2.8 for around 600. You now have a beautiful collection of both zooms, primes and all fast glass. Just my opinion. Make sure you have a good flash like the sb700 which you will bounce insides and can do "high speed sync and has TTL". Also, your camera has Nikon's CLS (Creative Light System), so you can take the flash off the camera, put it on a light stand, add a cheap umbrella and start with your
"Rembrandt" lighting for effects. the sb700 can do it. One other option, used Nikon 24-70 and a Tamron new 70-200 G2, both 2.8. If you want a great cheap macro and portrait lens - I have this one - Tokina 100mm 2.8 - new, $350. Awesome lens. I won't bore you with any more pictures but I wanted to show you examples and not just give opinions
I just shot second in a wedding-I'm too old to shoot main. I've done it. No more. Any way, I left the 24-70 2.8 on the camera the entire session. 5 hours, outside, indoors, with and without flash sb700. Gary Fong Lightsphere. Here's a couple of pics. Also, the difference in the amount of light the lens will let in between f4 and f2.8 is immense. Don't underestimate and it may be double. Also, you can get better bokeh with a 2.8. the shots below had fill flash with the sb700, bounced (even outdoors) with the Gary Fong ($60)
There is the newest version of the Nikon 24-70 2.8 with VR. The older version which I have has no VR. However, they are "race horses". New version is $2,400 and the older one is around $1,800. Used older is probably around a grand or so, give or take. I paid 1,200 for mine used in excellent condition. Roberts Camera, Keh sell used. I've heard that Roberts "Used photo pro" is superb and has accurate ratings. If I were you, i get a used 24-70 2.8 (don't sweat the VR), a 50 1.8, new for 217, or 85 1.8 new or used for 250-450, then a used 80-200 2.8 for around 600. You now have a beautiful collection of both zooms, primes and all fast glass. Just my opinion. Make sure you have a good flash like the sb700 which you will bounce insides and can do "high speed sync and has TTL". Also, your camera has Nikon's CLS (Creative Light System), so you can take the flash off the camera, put it on a light stand, add a cheap umbrella and start with your
"Rembrandt" lighting for effects. the sb700 can do it. One other option, used Nikon 24-70 and a Tamron new 70-200 G2, both 2.8. If you want a great cheap macro and portrait lens - I have this one - Tokina 100mm 2.8 - new, $350. Awesome lens. I won't bore you with any more pictures but I wanted to show you examples and not just give opinions
Nov 30, 2018 16:28:02 #
scaudill
Loc: Rock Hill, SC
Thank you for all of you recommendation and taking your time to answer my questions. I love your pictures and I hope I can achieve results that good with a lot of practice.
Nov 30, 2018 16:46:43 #
scaudill wrote:
Thank you for all of you recommendation and taking your time to answer my questions. I love your pictures and I hope I can achieve results that good with a lot of practice.
I taught an 11 year old and we started with manual. Remember to check your meter. If you are struggling (check the meter reading on P mode, then emulate. Let me suggest this. When and if you get your 24-70 2.8, Indoors without flash, sports, parties, concerts, anything, set the ss at about 1/160 - 1/250, auto ISO 100-6400, spot meter, 2.8 aprture. You are set. You won't make any mistakes, the iso chosen by the camera is ALWAYS the lowest possible. You will rarely have a blurry picture because of the ss. Use auto WB. Only in the worst low light conditions will you have an issue. If its that dark, use flash, sb700 bounced with bounce card or Gary Fong. But, with flash, change to matrix metering (This is important as your flash will now meter ambient/background and is called TTL-BL), TTL, bounce it and you are set. If you are too close and using flash and you are a little hot, turn the flash down from your camera to -7 or step back. You will rarely make mistakes. shooting a group at a table, set aperture to 5.6. Set iso to 200-400. I realize this is a very simplified approach and subject to tons of disagreement etc etc. All I can say is try it. You will be shocked at how good and how consistent your pics come out, over and over. I wish someone would have taught me this.
Nov 30, 2018 17:12:54 #
Street photography with the 24-70 2.8 and d750.
Nov 30, 2018 17:14:38 #
scaudill
Loc: Rock Hill, SC
Thanks again. I will follow your suggestions and look forward to the results.
Nov 30, 2018 17:16:31 #
Nov 30, 2018 18:27:15 #
Dec 1, 2018 20:16:03 #
sxrich wrote:
Street photography with the 24-70 2.8 and d750.
P.5 No. 3 is beautiful.
So is No. 4 in the traditional meaning.
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