Wide Angle Prime or Zoom?
Jan 20, 2020 07:40:56 #
markinvictoria
Loc: Victoria TX
Gene51 wrote:
Learn how to do stitched panoramas. I have a 14-24 that I rarely use. I won't give it up because when I need 14mm there is no substitute. But that only happens 2-3 times a year.
Here are some pano examples when I needed wider than what I had in my bag, or was going after something else.
As you can see, there is no reason to buy anything wider than a 24 for landscape. You just have to consider panoramas. You don't even need a tripod to shoot them, unless the shutter speeds are low.
Here are some pano examples when I needed wider than what I had in my bag, or was going after something else.
As you can see, there is no reason to buy anything wider than a 24 for landscape. You just have to consider panoramas. You don't even need a tripod to shoot them, unless the shutter speeds are low.
Really really cool shots...I have to try my hand at panoramas.
Jan 20, 2020 07:54:07 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I am partial to an over twenty years old Tokina 14mm that can be used as a macro lens.
My feet are my zoom.
The real question is how much distortion are you willing to put up with.
My feet are my zoom.
The real question is how much distortion are you willing to put up with.
"My feet are my zoom"
it would be interesting to see how your zoom would work on the edge of the Grand Canyon
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Jan 20, 2020 07:58:02 #
I've been really happy with the Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 though shooting on a crop sensor, so I think that makes it a 15-30 equivalent for a FF.
It's reasonably sized and you can get it for $330 at B&H (about 50% less than I paid for it 3 years ago).
Certainly many shots of buildings that I appreciated having all that extra coverage.
I'm generally not a huge fan of Sigma's lenses - I have an 18-250 and 150-600 that are just ok, and I find their 'Art' series primes to be incredibly heavy, but I definitely love the 10-20 for wide angle shots.
It's reasonably sized and you can get it for $330 at B&H (about 50% less than I paid for it 3 years ago).
Certainly many shots of buildings that I appreciated having all that extra coverage.
I'm generally not a huge fan of Sigma's lenses - I have an 18-250 and 150-600 that are just ok, and I find their 'Art' series primes to be incredibly heavy, but I definitely love the 10-20 for wide angle shots.
Jan 20, 2020 08:16:49 #
Golden Rule wrote:
I own a Nikon D750 and my lenses include Nikon's 8... (show quote)
Only problem with any prime, you often have to move your feet. If that is not possible for what ever reason, you miss out. A zoom avoids that issue and has good quality. Your choice!
Jan 20, 2020 08:17:23 #
I've been using the 18-35mm f3.5-4.5 AF Nikkor as my workhorse for real estate photography and love it. Minimal distortion at 18mm; compact; 77mm filter; zoom gives me flexibility in framing from a given shooting point. I use it for 90% of my real estate work. Note that this is an FX lens for full frame Nikon bodies.
Jan 20, 2020 08:18:51 #
Yes, those bulbous lenses don't like filters. I have a similar Tokina 16-28mm, and I never use a filter with it. Still, I like the lens and its limited zoom capability. Most of my lenses are zooms because I like to be able to get the framing I want.
Jan 20, 2020 08:20:41 #
Archboo3
Loc: Central Florida
I use a Nikon 16-35 f4. Great lens. I use it for landscape an real estate.
Jan 20, 2020 08:27:15 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Golden Rule wrote:
I own a Nikon D750 and my lenses include Nikon's 8... (show quote)
I’d go for the 16-35.
Jan 20, 2020 08:58:00 #
Gene51 wrote:
Thanks!
Just don't do what many others do and shoot in landscape orientation. All of my panos are done with the camera in portrait orientation.
Just don't do what many others do and shoot in landscape orientation. All of my panos are done with the camera in portrait orientation.
When shooting panos, particularly when handheld, be sure to include a lot of stuff outside the frame you envision for the final result. Stitching programs frequently distort the edges of the resulting shot and you want something you can crop off to make it even.
Depending on the program you use for stitching, some will fill in those uneven edges. Not always successfully, however.
Jan 20, 2020 08:58:00 #
Lagoonguy
Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL
hammond wrote:
I've been really happy with the Sigma 10-20mm f3.5... (show quote)
Sigma Art lenses are incredibly heavy but they are incredibly good.
Jan 20, 2020 08:59:02 #
PACSMAN
Loc: MA
Golden Rule wrote:
I own a Nikon D750 and my lenses include Nikon's 8... (show quote)
I have both the 16-35 and the 20 1.8. I have used both quite a bit on my D850 and I don't think you'll be disapointed with either lens. I also use Nisi filters on both without any problems. I primarily use the 20 1.8 for night time photos. The 16-35 is also weather sealed and I have used it in very rainy conditions in Iceland without issues. Also used the 20 1.8 for some amazing shots of the northern lights.
Jan 20, 2020 09:07:03 #
Golden Rule wrote:
I own a Nikon D750 and my lenses include Nikon's 8... (show quote)
Your 24-70 should be ok, but if you have the bucks, the 20 prime would be a great addition.
I shoot landscapes at 18mm on a D7200.
A nodal slide would bad a good asset also. I just got one and love it....
Jan 20, 2020 09:23:39 #
Gene51 wrote:
Exactly!
But for me it's not about more pixels as much as it is avoiding weird distortion - volume anamorphosis - that stretches round objects into egg shapes.
But for me it's not about more pixels as much as it is avoiding weird distortion - volume anamorphosis - that stretches round objects into egg shapes.
Jan 20, 2020 09:25:27 #
pithydoug wrote:
Only problem with any prime, you often have to move your feet. If that is not possible for what ever reason, you miss out. A zoom avoids that issue and has good quality. Your choice!
Jan 20, 2020 09:26:19 #
Lagoonguy wrote:
Sigma Art lenses are incredibly heavy but they are incredibly good.
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