Guitar factory lens advice
Aug 19, 2017 07:30:00 #
Fellow UHHrs
I am going on a tour of the Martin guitar factory in Nazareth Pa. Being that the tour sponsor is a huge Martin guitar seller we will get the tour that the general public does not get to see; and we will be allowed to take photos with few restrictions. I am going as a guitarist first and photographer second. With that said I would like to take just one lens and that is what I would like advice on. I imagine the shops are well lit with good lighting and either fluorescent, metal halide or LED. I would like to get close ups of crafting hands but also wider angles of the entire process. Shooting a D90 with choice of 18-55 5.6 kit, 18-200 3.5-5.6, 50 prime 1.8, 28-70 fixed, or a 11-16 2.8. If wanting to only take one lens what would you all suggest? Or would you just enjoy the trip with a good bridge camera which I can also do.. Thank you in advance for all who give my question consideration and take time to respond.
I am going on a tour of the Martin guitar factory in Nazareth Pa. Being that the tour sponsor is a huge Martin guitar seller we will get the tour that the general public does not get to see; and we will be allowed to take photos with few restrictions. I am going as a guitarist first and photographer second. With that said I would like to take just one lens and that is what I would like advice on. I imagine the shops are well lit with good lighting and either fluorescent, metal halide or LED. I would like to get close ups of crafting hands but also wider angles of the entire process. Shooting a D90 with choice of 18-55 5.6 kit, 18-200 3.5-5.6, 50 prime 1.8, 28-70 fixed, or a 11-16 2.8. If wanting to only take one lens what would you all suggest? Or would you just enjoy the trip with a good bridge camera which I can also do.. Thank you in advance for all who give my question consideration and take time to respond.
Aug 19, 2017 07:32:15 #
Effjayess wrote:
Fellow UHHrs br I am going on a tour of the Marti... (show quote)
The (Tokina?) 11-16mm sounds good to me.
Aug 19, 2017 07:45:23 #
As you already know, the lens choice is dictated by the circumstances, including the distance, lighting and viewing angle. A major factor is the lighting: good light = good images. So, maybe you need a good flash, too. And, what you do you want the photos for and how "good" do think they should be? If the purpose is to publish them, or use as wall-art, then the DSLR is the right choice. If they are for posting on Facebook, then an iPhone camera will be fine. Lots of choices... including the bridge camera, which probably falls between the other two. Good luck and enjoy your tour!
Aug 19, 2017 07:58:53 #
Effjayess wrote:
Fellow UHHrs br I am going on a tour of the Marti... (show quote)
Whichever lens you choose, make sure it was tuned in E flat standard!
Aug 19, 2017 08:09:35 #
Sirsnapalot wrote:
Whichever lens you choose, make sure it was tuned in E flat standard!
E natural. Eb is tuned down 1/2 step. Just saying.
Aug 19, 2017 08:10:00 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The (Tokina?) 11-16mm sounds good to me.
I use only the Tamron 16-300 f3.5-6.3 AF DCll, I find it very capable of a very wide range of photo ops! OK! So I'm just an Amateur, what do I know?
Aug 19, 2017 08:16:18 #
It depends on how close you can get to the craftsman (or woman) working on the guitars. The 28-70, which, I'll assume is a f2.8, will give you the most flexibility. The 11-16 could give an awesome closeup, with some perspective distortion, but that's only if you can get really close, within a couple of feet. If you have to be further than that, then I'd take the 28-70. You could still get up close shots zoomed in, and still get wide enough to get good shots of the facility.
Of course, you can always crop later, but you'll lose IQ.
Of course, you can always crop later, but you'll lose IQ.
Aug 19, 2017 08:27:55 #
just remember to kick up your iso. your shutter speed is as important as anything else
Aug 19, 2017 14:43:04 #
I believe the 28-70 will probably give the best quality, but the 18-55 kit will give you the most versatility in a manufacturing environment. There will be more photo ops on the wider side than the tele side.
Aug 19, 2017 15:08:14 #
I just checked and when I did the general public tour in May and I used my 18-140 3.5-5.6 lens. I set the camera at ISO 800 and most of the pictures came out good. Enjoy the tour as we did. It is fascinating to see all the different woods and all the craftsmanship that goes into a guitar.
Aug 19, 2017 19:30:45 #
Ahhh I was wondering if any of our readership was on the tour. Thank you for your advice.
Aug 19, 2017 19:32:02 #
Thanks to all who replied ......... maybe I should take just two lenses???????
Aug 20, 2017 06:56:12 #
I've been there, but shooting film, pix came out great- well lite.
I'd recommend the 28-70 first, then the 18-55.
I'm also a guitar player.
I'd recommend the 28-70 first, then the 18-55.
I'm also a guitar player.
Aug 20, 2017 07:00:59 #
Aug 20, 2017 07:05:23 #
You have too many lens. You are the photographer and should know what lens to use. I keep a 35mm, f1.8 on my camera all the time. It is small, fast, as I do not like playing zoom like everyone wants to do.
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