3rd Party Lens for Canon

[calebk]

There are two possible solutions - adjust the exposure compensation (e.g. + 2/3, +1 f-stop as required) or zoom in, do spot focus on the building, use AE lock and zoom out to frame the picture.

Because you are on (and I assume that TS hasn't changed his settings at all) evaluative 35-zone metering by default, dialing in overexposure compensation isn't gonna help; on the contrary, the whole photo will be even more washed out.

The zoom in, meter and AE lock method may work, with partial metering, but remember that metering and focus are different. Do not mix the terms up, as people will get confused over mixed-up terminology.

 

[zj2000]

There are two possible solutions - adjust the exposure compensation (e.g. + 2/3, +1 f-stop as required) or zoom in, do spot focus on the building, use AE lock and zoom out to frame the picture.

Actually either way the sky will be blown out....

HDR maybe.... Or you can spot meter the sky and attempt to take a silhoutte of the building...

 

[sixshot76]

Because you are on (and I assume that TS hasn't changed his settings at all) evaluative 35-zone metering by default, dialing in overexposure compensation isn't gonna help; on the contrary, the whole photo will be even more washed out.

The zoom in, meter and AE lock method may work, with partial metering, but remember that metering and focus are different. Do not mix the terms up, as people will get confused over mixed-up terminology.

By the way, in the market, is there any filter that can reduce the sun light coming in when taking the photo. If there is, what is the cost of the filter.

 

[Adelfin]

By the way, in the market, is there any filter that can reduce the sun light coming in when taking the photo. If there is, what is the cost of the filter.

there is... it just depends on what kind u want.. u can try polarisers and ND filters. nd will have no effect on the colour, while polarisers will cut down reflections and increase saturation.. price wise, depends on the brand and kind of filters.. try looking at the filter price thread under "others". do note these filters affect the whole image. it won't selectively filter the bright sun alone..

and for ur earlier qn, it'll be easier to do a silhouette and meter for the sky. If u want the building to expose properly i'm afraid u have to use multiple exposures to do it, unless u can find a filter that is custom made to go around the shape of the building...

 

[calebk]

By the way, in the market, is there any filter that can reduce the sun light coming in when taking the photo. If there is, what is the cost of the filter.

If you're looking to make the photo darker, increasing shutter speed or closing down your aperture will make it darker. If you're on P/Av/Tv modes, the camera's AE will still compensate for the filter put in place and give you a correct (18% grey) exposure.

 

[calebk]

...unless u can find a filter that is custom made to go around the shape of the building...

Probably cannot be done by Hoya or Schneider Optics, but can be done by Adobe

 

[cheechee]

Hi sixshot76,
One useful link to share with you.
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/index.html

Cheers and Happy Shooting

 

[keatz]

The zoom in, meter and AE lock method may work, with partial metering, but remember that metering and focus are different. Do not mix the terms up, as people will get confused over mixed-up terminology.

Even on partial metering, area metered is quite big, hence zoom in so that you can meter on the subject. The canon manual (pg 84 for 400D) recommends to 1) Focus on the subject 2) Press the AE Lock button and 3) Recompose & take the picture...

If you do not want a washed out sky, can always 1) expose for sky 2) expose for building and combine the 2 in PS.

 

[sixshot76]

Hi sixshot76,
One useful link to share with you.
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/index.html

Cheers and Happy Shooting

Hi, thanks for your info. It is very useful to me. Thanks.

 

[sixshot76]

Any recommandation for 3rd party lens for taking marco photo?

 

[FilterFunk]

Tamron 90mm ?

 

[calebk]

Any recommandation for 3rd party lens for taking marco photo?

Yep go for the Tamron 90mm Macro. Macro, not marco.

 

[sixshot76]

Yep go for the Tamron 90mm Macro. Macro, not marco.

Any idea the price for this lens?

 

[calebk]

Any idea the price for this lens?

SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro (AP - $555 w gst) (MS - $560 inc. gst) (OP - $570)

Please learn to check pricelists in the Others subforum and not just wait to be spoonfed.

 

[lkkang]

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8 - F4. Very sharp lens... good color also, cheap and good.

 

[gryphon]

Tamron 17-35mm F2.8 - F4. Very sharp lens... good color also, cheap and good.

:thumbsup: Yes P.S. I am selling mine
then pair it with Tamron 28-75 f2.8

both of these Tamron lens give very good images, contrast & colours are very good.

For Tele, go for Sigma 70-200 HSM f2.8

 

[Adriantanhc]

Anyone has experinece to verify a statement made that 1D Mark II can't take the Sigma?

 

[calebk]

Anyone has experinece to verify a statement made that 1D Mark II can't take the Sigma?

Which Sigma?

 

[Adriantanhc]

Both comments made in B&S.

One said 1DMkII can't take Sigma, 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC MACRO.

Another said Sigma 28-105mm f2.8-4 Aspherical can't seem to sync well with any of the '3' series.

If that is true, shouldn't either the camera (Canon) or the lens (Sigma in this case) produce guides for consumers? :dunno:

 

[ceecookie]

Thanks for your recommendation bro. Will consider this lens is i have the cash. By the way, is 3rd party lens cheaper than canon lens? And when using 3rd party lens, is the picture quality better than canon lens?

The quality is acceptable.Anyway,the Tamron 2nd hand u can get it ard $500.